A coffee subscription box for trying new beans
An indoor garden for urban dwellers and herb lovers
Click & Grow Smart Garden, $99.95, available at Amazon
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 little indoor gardening kit can, so they can top every last dish with their favorite fresh herbs.
A statement print for major baseball fans
An Airbnb gift card for in-laws who love to travel
Airbnb Gift Card, $100 - $250, available at Zola
A tangible gift is great, but so is the gift of an unforgettable experience. For the jet-setting duo, bring them one step closer to their next vacation with an Airbnb gift card so they can explore someplace new together.
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Echo Dot, $29.99, available at Amazon
If your in-laws are not really the techie types, start them out with this small smart speaker. The Echo Dot is a subtle introduction to smart technology — plus they’ll get a kick out of communicating with Alexa.
A painting of the only thing they love as much as their children
A personal photo book of their favorite memories
Everyday Photo Book, from $49, available at Artifact Uprising
If you’ve shared many memories with your in-laws, commemorate them with a personalized photo book. Sure, it takes a little more time than just picking up a bouquet of flowers, but the extra effort will not go unnoticed with this thoughtful gift.
A cocktail bitters set mixologists will love
A pizza maker for home cooks and pizza aficionados
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Cheese & Crackers Serving Board, $48, available at Uncommon Goods
Embrace the shape of the ampersand for a higher purpose — a cheese platter. Turns out this shape is perfect for holding wheels of cheese and bunches of crackers, making it the perfect gift for those who love to entertain, or just appreciate a good cheese plate.
A touch lamp for in-laws who live far away
A nice candle with a reusable vessel
Lafco Library Candle, $65, available at Amazon
A nice candle is always a welcomed gift. These ones are made to embody the scents of common places, including rooms in the house. The best part of these candles, though, is that they'll be able to reuse the hand-blown glass vessel once the candle has burned down. All they have to do is put it in the freezer when the wax runs down, pop it out with a knife, and run it through the dishwasher. Our editor uses hers for everything from cotton swabs to serving snacks.
A charging hub so they don’t have to fight for the open outlet
A modern vase that will look great in their space
Honeycomb Studio Bud Vases, $14-$35, available at West Elm
Flowers are always a great gift, but if they don’t have the right vase to put them in, what’s the point? Give them a nice, simple bud vase large enough to hold a few flowers that will look good anywhere in their home — and if you want to go that extra mile, you could put some florals in it too.
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A set of Bloody Mary garnish branches
A monthly sampling of some of the tastiest products from around the country
A set of passport holders for globetrotters
A wool throw they’ll want to wrap up in on chilly days
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RSVP Marble Swivel Salt Cellar, $29.95, available at Amazon
If you want to make a statement with something small, go for this elegant salt cellar. It makes seasoning dishes easier, and the dual compartments provide a place for both fine and coarsely ground salt. Our editor swears by this one for her own kitchen.
A set of products to help them get some post-holiday-hosting rest
Calming Lavender Essentials Set, $34.99, available at Uncommon Goods
If you're planning on staying with your in-laws for the holidays, you'll see first hand how hectic hosting can be. After it all, they'll deserve some much-need R&R. Bring them one step closer with this set of lavender-scented bath salts, soap, and body oil, to help get them a little closer to a good night's rest.
A new cookbook to add to their repertoire
A bento box of unique candies for their sweet tooth
Candy Bento Box, starting at $26, available at Sugarfina
A box of chocolates is all well and good, but these candy bento boxes are much more unique. Anyone with a sweet tooth will love these fun flavors and we're willing to bet they’ve never tried rosé gummy bears or tequila chocolates before.
A salt block that'll up their grilling game
Himalayan Salt Plate and Cookbook, $37.46, available at Williams Sonoma
This is more than just a pretty pink plate, it's actually a block of Himalayan salt. Not only can it be used to serve food, but it can actually be used to cook food too. This set even comes with a cookbook to introduce them to the delicious powers of cooking and serving with a salt slab.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdIce cream cups that never let the good stuff melt
Insulated Ice Cream Cups, $28 (set of 2), available at Uncommon Goods
If they're ice cream people, they'll seriously appreciate these. These glass bowls look pretty average, but they actually work to insulate whatever's inside. So, their hot food will stay hot and their cold food cold. Bonus points if you pack one of their favorite pints with these.