People with stereotypical thinking argue that the relationship between son-in-law and mother-in-law is not smooth. Practice shows that men seek to choose the best gift for a woman, thanks to whom their beloved wife was born.
Be a little "scout"
Most of all the birthday people are pleased with the gifts that they really dreamed about. If you take care of the future holiday date in advance, you can collect useful information. In everyday conversations, people often mention their desires and talk about goals. You can talk with your wife and other close relatives of the hero of the day.
And her friends, too, will probably gladly throw ideas, besides a joint discussion will help to avoid giving similar or identical objects.
Win-win options
Among the variety of gifts there are universal gifts that will please most women. You can go the proven path and choose what is guaranteed to please the birthday girl, but it’s also useful to experiment.
- Jewelry and accessories. For the presentation, jewelry with precious stones and exclusive jewelry from the masters, neck scarves, unusual pendants, bracelets, hairpins, beads, watches are suitable. You can choose a bag, wallet or case for glasses, an elegant umbrella-cane or a practical umbrella with a high-quality mechanism.
- Plants. It can be not only ready-made bouquets, but also flowers or exotic plants in pots - they will delight all household members for a long time. If a woman is interested in gardening, you can give her seeds, elegant containers for seedlings and flowers, garden supplies.A universal choice is roses, but the minus of all kinds of plant exotics is the ability to cause an allergic reaction, so this choice must be approached with care.
- Sweets, tea and coffee. An excellent occasion to try new varieties and even order products from other countries - this will delight and expand your horizons. A basket of different fruits will come in handy for the anniversary in the cold season.
- Books. This can be not only fiction, but also a variety of tutorials. Cookbooks, books about needlework, about cars (if the mother-in-law has her own car), textbooks on foreign languages, guides to different countries and cities, history and art.
- Hobby materials. Usually the presence of a permanent hobby is known to the whole family. If it is sewing, embroidery or knitting, yarn, sets and machines for embroidery, fabrics, threads, a new sewing machine are well suited for a gift. Kraft paper and quilling paper, professional scissors for cutting, expensive paints, brushes and easels, a set for coloring by color or anti-stress coloring will be to your liking.
If there is a risk of making a mistake, you can purchase a gift certificate at a needlework supplies store so that your mother-in-law can choose what she needs.
- Crockery, furniture and cozy things for the kitchen and home. It can be a service (new or even antique), cutlery, paintings, a set of bedding, a plaid, tablecloth, curtains, decorative pillows - the choice is limitless, and you can rely on it on the general style of the home interior. A jubilee may dream of updating some pieces of furniture - then a new sofa, table, chairs, bed or wardrobe will do. Donating large items should be discussed in advance, it’s okay if there is no surprise: the significance of the gift is already quite high.
In this case, you can go shopping together and choose what you need.
- Appliances. A toaster, a telephone, a multicooker, a food processor, a blender, a vacuum cleaner, a floor lamp or a table lamp, a TV or home theater, a laptop or tablet, devices for cleaning and moisturizing the air - usually these gifts are received with joy and in demand on the farm. A pleasant and useful application for this gift will be a training master class. Indeed, often pensioners put aside donated household appliances because of the simple fear of not understanding the controls.
Care products: perfumes and cosmetics
Even deeply elderly ladies should not be denied the desire and opportunities to be beautiful. To show your concern, you can give your mother-in-law a set of cosmetics: on the packaging of the product you can find the age designation for which it was created. Great for:
- night and day face cream, creams for legs, hands and nails;
- masks and scrubs;
- shower gels and body oils with exquisite aromas;
- Handmade soap;
- shampoos and hair conditioners (it is useful to opt for professional products - often pensioners do not try them on their own);
- certificate for a course of cosmetic procedures or massage in a conveniently located beauty salon.
When choosing perfumes, you can consult with your wife and “peek” at the occasion, which the mother-in-law uses. If you request information about her perfumes on the Internet, you can compare the pyramid of smell with other perfumes and choose similar ones. So the risk of not getting to the point will decrease, and the mother-in-law will try a new flavor. A gift certificate to a branded perfume store is also a suitable option.
These gifts have one significant minus - the possible bias of the hero of the day.
Many people perceive with hostility the presented washing and fragrant cosmetics: in this gesture they see a hint of non-observance of personal hygiene.
Impression can also be a present
The sea of joy is brought not only by items that can be put on a shelf or used in everyday life.To revive everyday life, you should give an impression on the anniversary - these emotions will be remembered for a long time. Great idea could be professional family photo shoot, she will not only bring together family members, but also leave memorable photos in the archive. The whole family, under the leadership of the hero of the day, can go to the shopping and entertainment center, take part in quests, watch a movie, look into the most comfortable cafes.
The benefits of engaging in new activities are undeniable, and a gift for your beloved mother-in-law can be certificates for attending master classes (needlework, painting, cooking) or language courses. Perhaps the mother-in-law had long dreamed of learning a specific foreign language, but could not find the company and the right time.
A certificate for computer literacy courses may also be relevant.
The sports center is also a great platform for new experiences. You can give your mother-in-law a subscription for the type of sports that are suitable for her age. This can be a subscription to the pool and gym, yoga or gymnastics. If the mother-in-law is inclined to extremes and adventures, she may be glad of the given opportunity to jump with a parachute or direct the launch of a salute in her honor.
If my mother-in-law has long dreamed of visiting another country or relaxing at sea in the cold season, the anniversary can be a special occasion for an expensive gift. Another variant - ticket to the sanatorium, where a loved one can take care of their health and relax.
Classic version - tickets to the concert hall, theater, museum or art gallery. It is better to buy a ticket for two people, so that your beloved mother-in-law does not have to go after impressions alone.
Top of magnificence - a season ticket or expensive tickets for a loud premiere.
Gifts and signs
Perhaps the birthday girl does not believe in signs and will be delighted with any gift. But many representatives of the older generations listen to the "folk wisdom" - an inappropriate present can spoil the mood on a holiday and make everyone feel uncomfortable.
Therefore, we consider the most common options for unsuccessful gifts.
- Clock. This gift was initially considered undesirable for lovers and couples, but the belief has moved into the field of gifts for everyone. Stopping the clock is associated with the end of a relationship, and such an interpretation is unlikely to bring positive emotions.
- Handkerchiefs. It's simple: a person will have to shed many tears, and they may not be tears of joy.
- Mirror. Many people believe that mirrors can accumulate negative energy, so the choice of this household item is reserved exclusively for itself.
- Slippers and other shoes. This sign is connected with the separation - a person as if independently dresses and presents the person who is gifted from his life.
- Tablecloths and towels. For superstitious people, they are associated with quarrels and family problems.
- Hairbrush. Like a mirror, this subject is credited with the ability to remember information about a person. Keeping in touch with the donor, the comb will convey all the secrets to the ill-wisher.
- Knives, forks. Like any piercing and cutting equipment, this cooking utensil can be associated with threat and negativity.
The only opportunity not to step on the "superstitious rake" is to learn in advance about the person’s attitude to signs.
If you carefully consider your mother’s preferences and lifestyle, the gift will surely please the birthday girl.
And the main gift is still love and attention to a loved one.
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