MIL birthday present

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Not technically mil as boyfriend, not married. But anyway, first birthday of hers since we got together, what do I spend? Any ideas of what to get her? Doesn’t drink, doesn’t eat junk food like choc etc, no clue what to buy!

Sorry if wrong category didn’t know where it should go x

How about a lovely pair of earrings?

DDs boyfriend doesn’t buy me gifts. Nor are they expected

Do a joint one or none at all or a small token like flowers or garden plant

Flowers, basket of fruit, nice piece of china,?

A scented candle

I wouldn't expect anything from my ds's gf. Especially not within their first year.
I mean, if I invited her round specially for a meal or something to celebrate my birthday, then maybe some flowers or something (like any guest invited), but I wouldn't expect her to get me a gift until they were an established couple, at which point, it would be a case of adding her name on to ds's gift.... same gift but with 'ds and gf' on the label.

What's your budget?

I use Interflora to give gifts to family and friends. You can also add a bottle of wine to the floral arrangement. Job done.

It's lovely that you want to give her a gift.

Yes tbh that’s what I thought at first but my boyfriend kind of set the tone by getting my mum a really thoughtful gift a few months ago for her birthday. Was thinking a nice bunch of flowers and something else little but can’t think of what. Wish she was a foodie so I could get her nice fancy chocs!

Does she drink coffee on the go - a nice travel mug makes a great gift. Otherwise is she fond of certain animals - eg an elephant tea light holder was a big hit with my mil

If you’re an established couple, it should be a joint present which he pays for and chooses.

If it’s very early days and if you haven’t met her more than once or twice and aren’t going to see her on the day, don’t do anything.

If you do have a friendly relationship with her or are going to see her on the day, a small inexpensive present would be a nice gesture. Don’t spend a lot. Flowers or gifty pot plant are probably the best bet unless you are aware of anything she likes.

yankee candle? perfume? afternoon tea voucher so she can take a friend (she may invite you to get to know you) ? m&s do an afternoon tea for 2 people for around £15 i think. You could buy a voucher for that.

I think some nice flowers would be very appropriate. I would find that a very thoughtful gift.

Flowers - seconded. Or a nice plant for the garden.

My mil hates wasting money so I often get a small potted rose - which is for inside but can be planted out. (she does like flowers too). She doesn't drink and is diabetic so doesn't eat sweets or chocolate. So sometimes I've bought something for her hobby...which was swimming. A nice scarf, lately I bought her and my fil really warm fleeces as they are always cold. Lol.