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What to get the in-laws that have everything?

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gooddayruby · 06/12/2023 20:45

They are rather wealthy, I've only known them 2 years. Last year I got them a sage tree for the garden. What are you getting your in laws? 🤔

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SBHon · 06/12/2023 21:02

Do you mean you’re getting them a separate present from your partner? That feels really odd and unnecessary to me: Partner sorts their parents’ presents and writes both your names on the label, you sort your parents’ presents and do the same.

Switchingoff · 06/12/2023 21:03

Tree was a good shout! Hamper of handpicked items? Not a pre prepared one. Then you can combine luxury and thoughtfulness (tailor to their likings)

Blueberrycreampie · 06/12/2023 21:13

If they like wine I'd get them a nice bottle recommended by a wine merchant. Or Waitrose have some good ones on offer just now at £10.00.

PuddledDuck · 06/12/2023 21:49

A craft workshop for MIL
A share in a racehorse for FIL

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gooddayruby · 06/12/2023 23:05

SBHon · 06/12/2023 21:02

Do you mean you’re getting them a separate present from your partner? That feels really odd and unnecessary to me: Partner sorts their parents’ presents and writes both your names on the label, you sort your parents’ presents and do the same.

No we get them a joint present but are both stuck for ideas

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gooddayruby · 06/12/2023 23:06

PuddledDuck · 06/12/2023 21:49

A craft workshop for MIL
A share in a racehorse for FIL

This is great!! But sounds pricey

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gooddayruby · 06/12/2023 23:06

Switchingoff · 06/12/2023 21:03

Tree was a good shout! Hamper of handpicked items? Not a pre prepared one. Then you can combine luxury and thoughtfulness (tailor to their likings)

That's very a very cute idea

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gooddayruby · 06/12/2023 23:08

Blueberrycreampie · 06/12/2023 21:13

If they like wine I'd get them a nice bottle recommended by a wine merchant. Or Waitrose have some good ones on offer just now at £10.00.

They have a wine cellar full to the brim, sadly for me!

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Baldieheid · 06/12/2023 23:14

Speciality food hamper. My ILs are getting a scottish cheese one from us, as its what they love.

Or a cheese making kit. Did that a few years ago and it was a massive hit.

SwordToFlamethrower · 06/12/2023 23:16

Nowt

PuddledDuck · 06/12/2023 23:19

The share in the racehorse was £45. Just something for him to follow as he’s a racing fan. They range in price.

FixItUpChappie · 06/12/2023 23:24

Last year I got my in laws a nice sheet set, year before I think a nice blanket- this year we are reducing things to wine and chocolates amongst us for which I'm grateful.

Flibbertygibbetty · 07/12/2023 21:57

Homemade presents sometimes carry more meaning if people can already buy anything they want eg Christmas cake, jam, jelly, Christmas chutney, choc truffles 3 flavours, sloe gin, or make up kits for one of their interests: gardening trug, trowel, gardening gloves (always need renewing) kneeler; chocolate making day, cocktail kit with fresh ingredients, liqueur, spirit and mixer plus typed out recipe, pet pack if into animals, if walkers how about making energy ball selection, 2 sitting pads, stainless steel flask and 2 beakers, neck warmers, gloves. Good luck.

justasking111 · 07/12/2023 22:00

Love Snowdonia Cheese, that's a real winner.

TuesWed · 07/12/2023 22:02

Another vote for Snowdonia Cheese.
Tickets for a show?

ConflictofInterest · 07/12/2023 22:07

Do you have kids? If so personalised photos of the grandkids are unique without it mattering how much they cost. DM loves getting a bauble with a grandkid photo in of them a year older. If not any other sort of personalised photo item tends to go down well in our family, maybe a group photo of you with them printed onto something? There's a huge range of options for photo printing online.

Sholkedabemus · 07/12/2023 22:08

Vouchers for afternoon tea.

Plumful · 07/12/2023 22:09

Fortnum and mason?

menopausalmare · 07/12/2023 22:20

A festive planter for the doorstep.

SkaneTos · 07/12/2023 22:29

Tickets to a musical or the theatre

A donation in their names to a charity that they like and support

Snowdogsscarf · 07/12/2023 22:42

A piece of art/painting?

VestPantsandSocks · 07/12/2023 22:49

Cashmere jumpers/gloves/scarf might go down well.

thedementedelf · 07/12/2023 22:50

Afternoon tea somewhere

BeaLola · 07/12/2023 23:10

What is your budget- apart from having a garden what do they like to do /are they retired/working ....

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