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Gift Ideas for the Inlaws
I don't know what to do about a Christmas gift for my soon-to-be inlaws. They refuse to make a list or give any ideas of what they want and from past Christmases, they seem kind of ungrateful for what we've found for them. I get the feeling that they're expecting us to get them an extremely thoughtful, more expensive gift for them but it's not in our budget to send them on trips or get them big ticket items, nor would I want to even if we did. In my family, we've always gotten each other gifts that are thoughtful but less expensive than what they seem to be after.
I just don't know what to do. This is more of a vent than anything, but if anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it.
I just don't know what to do. This is more of a vent than anything, but if anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it.
Re: Gift Ideas for the Inlaws
Thanks for your help
I've always had good luck with a gift card to a nice restaurant. Who knows when the last time they were able to have a 'date' night?
This year, we are re-gifting. DH and I work for the same company and the president gave each employee gift cards for the local grocery store chain for a Thanksgiving/Christmas gift. We're just giving his parents a few of those cards since they usually rack up a big grocery bill.
I really would probably get them a gift card to a restaurant. We usually pick some new place we have tried and loved and then for xmas will get them the gift card. They then can go do this on their own when they want to. And if they end up liking the place then sweet. And if not their problem. Lol I get how it can be difficult and I am usually the one in charge of the gifts. We usually do this. Never spend over $100, sometimes we will just do $50.
I think it is pretty sad that his parents seem so picky about the gift. That is what they are is a gift, and parents are usually pretty open to anything, if any gift at all. Get them something you think they MAY like. Food is always good. haha
For my fil I always buy pajamas or a sweater, he likes computer games as well so I will have dh pick one out on occassion. One year I made him cookies with a logo from his favorite game on top and he acted like he loved it.
If they don't like it, I personally don't really care. I put my time into thoughtful gifts and that's all I care about. If we don't get along that's one thing but I still feel like I should put some effort into it, and use the least amount of cash
One year all they got me was a gift card and my dh got boxes upon boxes of gifts, it bothered me at first since I had put so much time making them things and it seemed like I was an after thought, but I quickly got over it and don't consider that when I am planning their gifts.