36 gifts for your in-laws that will leave a lasting impression

A custom bottle of EVOO

Flamingo Estate Personalized Heritage Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Best for: The gourmet couple

This special gift from bespoke brand Flamingo Estate allows you to add a custom label to a bottle of the highest-quality California olive oil. It's a simple but thoughtful gift for in-laws who love to cook.

A digital picture frame for all their favorite memories

Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame

Best for: The in-laws always asking to see photos

In-laws can be sentimental people, so there's no better personal gift than a digital photo frame. They can view loads of family memories from a single device. As long as the frame is hooked up to WiFi, your in-laws can enjoy the photos you've carefully curated for sharing.

A personalized version of a favorite family game

Mark & Graham Monopoly Game Set

Best for: The competitive in-laws

Every family has one game that is the subject of much lore. Honor the competitiveness you've partnered with by an upgraded set customized with their last name. If Monopoly isn't their thing, there's also Scrabble, Backgammon, Snakes & Ladders, Connect 4, Jenga, Mahjong, and more.

An ornament honoring the most important family member

Uncommon Goods Personalized Pet Portrait Wood Slice Ornament

Best for: The pet lovers

Memorialize their current or former pet with this custom etched ornament. All pets are welcome, even turtles, and you can add a Santa hat to your chosen photo. At $35, this is an inexpensive gift that feels special and personal.

A way for them to share their life's story

Storyworth Memoir Gift Subscription

Best for: The storytellers

If they've always talked about writing their own book, Storyworth can help them with the process. It's a unique gift that emails them a question a day for a year. At the end of a year, their answers are compiled into a keepsake book that can be passed down for generations.

A customized marble wine chiller

Wood and Marble Wine Chiller

Best for: For celebratory events or a date night in

This wine chiller has a low-key design that will match any home decor. You can also get it personalized with their initials. Pair it with a bottle of wine or bubbly if it's a special occasion like an anniversary.

A classic bottle of wine, with a twist

Unlock the Wine Escape Room Game

Best for: The in-laws who "don't want anything"

If you're just getting to know your in-laws or they insist on no gifts, a bottle of wine is an easy gift, so you don't show up empty-handed. This escape room game makes a simple gift a little more fun: lock the wine bottle in the cage and watch them work their way through puzzles to unlock it. There's also a whiskey version.

Fresh flowers

The Bouqs Co. Flower Delivery

Best for: Celebrating special occasions

You can never go wrong with flowers. They smell divine, look beautiful, and add a fresh pop of color to any space. Choose one from The Bouqs, our top pick for the best flower delivery service.

A smart display that'll keep them connected

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Generation)

Best for: Staying connected to grandkids

The Amazon Echo Show is an easy way to keep grandparents connected. They can use voice commands to talk face-to-face with family, check the weather, order household essentials, or display family photos. For older adults, we like the Show 8 for its moderate screen (you can also watch movies), but we also recommend the smaller Show 5 for a cheaper option. Read our full Echo Show review.

A book with headlines from every anniversary

New York Times Premium Custom Anniversary Book

Best for: The couple that reads the paper together

This personalized book is filled with the front page of The New York Times from each year on their wedding anniversary. You can memorialize anywhere from 20 to 50 years in this custom-bound book, which will make an excellent addition to their coffee table.

A new hobby to share

JoncAye Blitz Pickleball Set

Best for: The active couple

Pickleball is wildly popular and easier to learn and play than tennis or other racquet sports. This is a great beginner kit because it comes with two paddles and a few balls to get them started. We named it the best budget set in our guide to the best pickleball paddles.

A book to memorialize their best dinner parties

Menus: A Book for Your Meals and Memories

Best for: The hosts

Inspired by famed chef Jacques Pepin's tradition of recording every dinner party menu in a beautiful illustration, this illustrated journal offers your in-laws the chance to do the same. Each page features an illustrated border by Pepin, with space for them to record the names of dinner guests and what was served.

A set of personalized golf balls

Personalized Golf Ball Gift Set

Best for: The golfers

If your in-laws love to golf, a set of personalized balls makes a thoughtful and useful gift. Mark & Graham's set comes in three colors (white, bright green, and pink) and can be customized with a name or monogram. Sure, they might lose a few to the rough, but you can always top them off with some refills later on.

A dad joke a day to keep the doctor away

Dad Joke Every Day Interactive QR Mug

Best for: The father-in-law who is always ready with a joke

Why don't mugs ever get lonely? Because they're always getting filled up! If that's the kind of humor your father-in-law is known for, he'll enjoy this coffee mug, which has a QR code he can scan each day for a different dad joke all year. It's the gift that keeps giving!

An assortment of the best cookies

Levain Signature Cookie Assortment

Best for: The in-law with a serious sweet tooth

Nothing says "thank you" like a box filled with some of the sweetest cookies around. Every bite of a Levain cookie is chunky, chewy, gooey, and simply transcendent.

A display piece that the kids can help make

Layers of Love Family Handprint Kit

Best for: Grandparents

If your in-laws are obsessed with their grandkids, this custom art piece will make a thoughtful and inexpensive gift. Each family member adds their handprint to a plexiglass panel, and then up to five panels can be displayed together. It's a great way to get the kids involved with the gift.

A photo book of fond memories together

Softcover Photo Book

Best for: The sentimental in-laws

If you've spent holidays or vacations in the past with your in-laws, a sweet photo book to bring back good memories can be a great way to show you appreciate family time with them. Artifact Uprising makes it easy with custom options at affordable prices. Or you can customize thoughtful cards or create sets of prints.

A year of learning from the greats

Masterclass Subscription

Best for: The lifelong learners

A tangible gift is great, but so is the gift of knowledge. Masterclass lets them learn nearly any subject from 200+ experts in the field — writing from James Patterson, cooking from Gordon Ramsey, even leadership from Bill Clinton (or George W. Bush, depnding on their preferences). Electronic delivery makes this an especially great last-minute gift.

The tastiest chocolate, according to a chocolatier

La Maison du Chocolat Craquant Gift Box

Best for: An easy gift everyone will love

A bonafied chocolatier wrote our guide to the best chocolate and she chose La Maison du Chocolat as the best for gifting. The brand offers an elevated take on the classic box of sweets, with plenty of options to satisfy both adventerous foodies and devotees of the classics. These luxe chocolates are priced accordingly; if you're looking for something a bit more affordable, there's nothing wrong with a good ol' box of See's Candies.

A warm throw blanket

ChappyWrap Harborview Herringbone Blanket

Best for: The in-law who is always cold

When the temperature drops, they'll more than appreciate this super soft, luxe throw blanket that's woven in Europe and comes in a range of classic designs. They can curl up in it on the couch or drape it over the bed for extra warmth during sleep.

A gift that makes gardening a bit easier

Ohuhu Garden Kneeler and Seat

Best for: The in-laws with green thumbs

If your in-laws love nothing more than spending a day in the garden, this two-in-one seat and kneeler makes the perfect gift. The seat holds up to 330 pounds and can be adjusted to ground level for tasks that require kneeling. There's also pockets to hold all their tools.

A mini family photo shoot with a local photographer

Shoott Photo Session

Best for: The in-laws who are always asking for more photos

Shoott is a service that lets you book mini sessions with local photographers on demand. It takes the legwork out of finding and booking a session. This gift is actually several in one: they'll get a nice day out with the family and several keepsake photos to treasure.

An audiobook subscription

Audible Gift Membership

Best for: The podcast addicts

The Amazon Audible subscription is great for entertaining the in-law who loves absorbing new information wherever they go. They can listen to anything they want from thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, documentaries, sleep programs, and more.

A sentimental candle

Homesick Candles

Best for: The nostalgic ones

With just a whiff, candles have the power to transport us to places far away and memories long gone. That's the whole premise of Homesick, a brand that creates candles with unique scents inspired by different cities, countries, occasions, and moments. Choose a place they love, live, or miss, and you have a thoughtful gift that they'll get plenty of use out of, too.

A fun experience they can share

Airbnb Experiences

Best for: The in-laws who love to learn new things

You don't have to go far to have an extraordinary adventure. Experiential gifts allow them to try something new and create plenty of memories along the way. Airbnb Experiences is one of our favorite platforms for booking experiences with ease when we travel or stay local. With a wide range of options, including sporting lessons, cooking classes, and cultural tours, you can be sure you'll find something that will excite them.

Cozy slippers to keep their feet warm

Bombas Women's Sunday Mule Slippers

Bombas Men's Gripper Slippers

Best for: The homebody in-laws

Bombas makes some of the best women's slippers and best men's slippers that we've tried. An added benefit is that your gift goes a little bit further. For every item purchased, Bombas donates a piece of clothing to people in need.

A deep dive into their roots

AncestryDNA Origins + Ethnicity

Best for: The family geneologists

If they're a family history buff, this DNA kit offers them a chance to peek into their geneological heritage. They'll also gain ancess to Ancestry's database of records and family trees, so they can map out their origin story.

An e-reader for easy reading anywhere

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Best for: The outdoor readers

E-readers make it easy to carry around many books, minus the weight. If your in-laws inhabit the library and bookstore pretty much all the time, get them this Kindle. It's water-resistant, can be read in the sunlight, and has long battery life. Read our guide to the best Kindles.

An elevated serving board for their next dinner party

Personalized Compact Swivel Cheese Board

Best for: The gracious party hosts

If your in-laws like to host a lot of dinner parties, this personalized serving tray will elevate their next one. It comes with cheese knives set in their own storage drawer and swivels closed to a compact wedge for storage. You can customize it with your in-laws' initials for an extra special touch.

A wine subscription they can enjoy together

Winc Wine Gift Subscription

Best for: The wine connoisseurs

A wine subscription service makes their favorite pastime easier for them as they can handpick wine from around the world. They can spend time wine tasting at home with exclusive choices that match their unique palate. We also ranked it as the best wine subscription overall.

A catch-all tray customized with their names

Bamboo Lacquer Serving Tray

Best for: The in-laws who like simple, practical gifts

Your in-laws will love Mark & Graham's chic catch-all trays, which can be used for serving, decor, or staying organized. There are several options for personalization, including the choice of a monogram, name, logo, or date.

An indoor garden for fresh herbs

Click & Grow Smart Garden

Best for: The home cooks who love fresh ingredients

Anyone who spends time in the kitchen or garden knows how much fresh herbs can upgrade a dish. While not all climates or spaces can sustain a full herb garden, this indoor gardening system can, so your in-laws can top every last dish with their favorite fresh herbs.

A sampling of snacks from around the world

Universal Yums Gift Box

Best for: The foodies

Foodies will love the chance to test specialty products from several different countries each month. UK biscuits, Grecian baklava, and Italian chocolate are just a few of the many options that can be included in their monthly subscription.

A portable massage device

Theragun Mini

Best for: The in-laws who complain about sore muscles

If your in-law is always at the gym or needs to relieve some tension, they can use Therabody's Theragun Mini massager for a post-workout massage or self-care day. With three speed options, the gun can target any knot and cramp with just the press of a button.

A gift for the baseball fanatic

Baseball Stadium Blueprints

Best for: The in-laws who never pass on a ball game

A gift with a little bit of history, a little bit of architecture, and a whole lot of team spirit. Whether you support their favorite team or not, they'll appreciate this thoughtful art print that'll quickly find a home on one of their walls.

A cake stand to show off their creations

Glass Domed Cake Plate

Best for: The couple who loves to bake

If their weekends are spent experimenting with new dessert recipes, they'll love this cake stand. It's a beautiful way to display their confections. When it's not on cake duty, it can also be used as a punch bowl.