How much to spend on a present for my mother-in-law?

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I really am not sure how much to spend on my MIL...my own family isn't huge on gifts so I don't really have a comparison. I also think it's really tricky because my husband nixed doing a joint gift and strongly suggested his mother would like to get something from me specifically. How have you navigated this in your life?! HELP

FeministFirst · Answer

It would depend on the occasion, is it a holiday, her birthday, is she retiring or starting a new job? I find gift cards impersonal, and you don't want to waste money on a material object she'll never use/want (if you don't know her tastes well), so would stick to an experience, i.e., a spa trip/massage or mani/pedi are always welcome.

SShep · Answer

I have a general gift limit of $60, which is usually enough to find a high quality small, locally made item that fits her interests and pair it with a bouquet from the farmer's market. Alternatively, you could set a date and treat her to breakfast or lunch, just the girls.

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