Gift Guide: For your parents + in laws
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THIS IS ALWAYS THE GIFT I STRUGGLE MOST WITH…
What’s thoughtful, not too expensive, but shows your appreciation for the people who brought you into this world, but also is lighthearted and practical and…OMG see!!! IT’S A LOT! And of course your parents say “Oh I don’t need anything,” (ugh the worst).
So I wanted to try and help decode the art of the parental / in-laws gift. I’ve come up with 5 ideas for each parent that I think hit many, if not all, the marks!
HERE’S 10 THINGS TO GET YOUR PARENTS / IN-LAWS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
LADIES FIRST
Winc Wine Club Subscription
Nothing would make Linda happier than a Wine Club membership. If trying new wines each month sounds like something your mom (or dad) would be down for this. Winc connects them to a world of exclusive wines tailored to their tastes and offers wine delivery right to your door. What could be better than that.
Hermes Fragrance Set
Sometimes buying someone a single perfume can be tricky (especially if your mom is like mine…) so this sampling set solves that problem. Plus these are such great sizes to pop into your carry on or luggage for travel.
Headspace Subscription
Is mom a bit stressed? One of the best ways to tackle stress head on is with meditation. I’ve found that for newbies - using a guided meditation app is one of the best ways to enter into the meditation practice. You can choose to gift someone a month or a year plan on the website.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
Is your busy mom's coffee going cold before she can even sip it? Then snag this temperature-controlled mug that keeps her drink perfectly warm at 120°F - 145°F, no matter how long she forgets about it.
Letters to My Mom
I think this is the cutest idea EVER. This kit is filled with situation-specific prompts, like, "Read me when you need to know how much I love you" and "Read me when you miss me". If your mom is sentimental (most of them are lol) she will think this is SO thoughtful, especially if you live away from home.
MORE GIFTS FOR MOM
AND NOW FOR THE GENTLEMEN
AncestryDNA: Genetic Ethnicity + Traits Test
This is such a cool gift to give the dad that wants to nerd out on his family history. The test will uncover his ancestors in up to 500 regions and 26 interesting personality traits. And it’s a gift for you too because you'll learn more about yourself, too. BOOM.
Marty Moose Glasses set
Nothing beats a classic like Christmas Vacation. And if you’re dad is a goof or loves the movie as much as mine - well these will be quite the treat. You could pair them with a nice bottle of Bourbon to make hot toddies for the whole fam bam!
Master Class Gift Card
Does dad love to learn? Is he looking for a new hobby? With a Masterclass subscription, he can refine his dad jokes with the help of Steve Martin by learning tips and tricks straight from the pros in any given field.
SLIM LEATHER CHARGING WALLET
Is dad’s phone always dying? Limited space in his pocket? I’ve got the perfect gift - this monogrammed leather wallet — personalize it for free! — with a cable with enough juice to charge an iPhone 7 in one go.
MVMT Men's Watch
A watch is such a timeless gift (see what I did there…) But when’s the last time your dad bought a cool, stylish watch that didn’t break the bank? Show him the ropes with a MVMT watch that comes in all kinds of styles and isn’t hundreds, if not THOUSANDS of dollars.
