Mother-In-Law Day Gift Guide

Mother-In-Law Day will be celebrated on October 28 this year, and sons-in-law need to be prepared with a thoughtful gift to keep themselves in the good graces of their wife and her mother. But, let's face it, men have never been considered the most sentimental gender of our species, so here's a guide of some thoughtful gifts in a varying prices ranges for guys to give their mothers-in-law to show their appreciation to the woman who gave their wives life.

Before deciding what to get for your mother-in-law, you should try to think about some of her favorite things. Is she outdoorsy? Indoorsy? Does she like to do crafts? Sewing, knitting, or quilting? Maybe she likes to travel to exotic locations or just to neighboring cities and towns to visit friends and family.

After thinking about what she might like, you need to decide how much you can afford. If you're handy, you can make something yourself to save money, if not a trip to the mall may be necessary to find the right gift. Once you take all these things into consideration, it's time to choose an appropriate Mother-In-Law Day gift for your mother-in-law.

Price Range - $0 - $25

"Coupon book" - Make coupons for a free meal at your house (you cook), shopping days with your wife while you take care of the house and kids, a play date with her grandchildren, free yard work or handyman services for a day, or a free session of pet sitting when she goes out of town. This will cost nothing to make (unless you want to dress it up with construction paper and other crafty items), but will be a huge hit with the mother-in-law.

Bird house or bird feeder - If your mother-in-law likes to sit in her back yard and watch the birds and squirrels, a bird house or bird feeder would be a great gift. For those guys who are handy with a band saw, making one yourself would be a piece of cake and free if you have scrap wood lying around. You can find a store-bought bird house or bird feeder for $25 or less, too.