29 of the best Mother's Day gifts for your mother-in-law, from the latest tech to delicious treats

Milk Bar gifts, starting at $39

Milk Bar's cakes are some of the best products we've ever tried, so if your mother-in-law has a sweet tooth, a set of truffles or cookies will cement your status as the favorite in-law.

You can read our full review of Milk Bar here.

Everlane Lantern Bag, $60

If your MIL's canvas tote is falling apart, this comfy bag comes with plenty of compartments and pockets. If you know their size, you can also opt for other Everlane gifts — here are some of our favorites.

Diptyque Baies/Berries Candle, available at Nordstrom, $38

If your mother-in-law can't have enough candles, we recommend Diptyque's iconic Baies and Berries one. It's a fantastic gift for pretty much any occasion. 

Fitbit Versa 3, available at Best Buy, $179.95

If she loves being active, a Fitbit lets her keep track of interesting metrics such as heart rate, sleep quality, and exercise stats. We like the Fitbit Versa 3 the most, but you may find another option that works best for your in-law.

You can read about all of the best Fitbit trackers here.

Mother's Day Bouquets, available at UrbanStems, from $46

If she likes a bouquet of flowers every once in a while, this is a universally pleasing gift you can give whether you live within driving distance or not. We like UrbanStems the most, but you'll find a bunch of trustworthy online delivery options in our Mother's Day flowers guide here.

Bodum Chambord French Press, available at Amazon, $25.99

We love the Bodum Chambord French Press; it's about as timeless as they come, is unfussy to operate, and is very affordable.

You can find all our favorite French presses here.

Essential Oil Shower Steamers, $15, available at Uncommon Goods

They're small and inexpensive, but they can bring a bit of magic and luxury to her everyday life. 

Modern Sprout Garden Jar Herb Kit (Set of 2), available at Food52, $48

She can grow them at home in a sunny spot and snip herbs for fresher accents to everyday meals. Hydroponic plants are also pretty low-maintenance when it comes to gardening.

Lifetime Membership, available at REI, $30

For the adventurer at heart, an REI membership is pretty thoughtful. It lasts a lifetime and comes with a slew of benefits such as discounts on shop services, rentals, and eligible purchases each year.

The Spice House Essential Spice sets, available at Food52, starting at $55

Maybe her spice rack is stale, or maybe she loves trying new things. Whatever the case may be, here's a subtle way to make meals with the in-laws a little more varied.

Kindle Oasis, available at Amazon, $279.99

Physical books are sentimental and all, but this little number is lightweight and lets her enlarge the text.

12-ounce coffee bags and subscriptions, available at Trade Coffee Co., starting at $17.35

Trade will let her customize her monthly shipment to her taste and help her figure out what she really wants to be drinking. Read our full review of Trade here.

Mason by Aura Digital Picture Frame, available at Bloomingdale's, $179

Let her display unlimited photos (along with audio and video) of her grandchildren, her favorite child (aka, your spouse), or whatever she pleases. 

Shop fresh (and frozen) seafood at Fulton Fish Market

Fulton Fish Market is one of the US's oldest seafood markets, and whatever her preferred delicacy may be, they'll likely have it.

Amazon Echo (Fourth Generation), available at Amazon, $99.99

From music and radio stations to trivia and much, much more, she'll have a ton of distractions at the snap of her fingers.

If Amazon isn't her thing, we have other smart speaker recommendations from other brands here.

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Iteration No. 24 with an engraving, available at Reservebar, $184

Your mother-in-law will definitely want to cheers you for adding this to her collection.

Faribault Wool Throw Blanket, available at Faribault Mills, $150

You can never miss with a classic wool blanket, and there are colors and patterns for all.

Various cheese subscriptions, available at Murray's, starting at $63/month

For the cheese-loving MIL, this is about as safe a bet as there is.

Roku Ultra, available at Best Buy, $99.99

Or whichever streaming stick would suit her needs best. Find more recommendations in our guide to streaming boxes and sticks.

Chanel No. 5 Perfume, available at Chanel, $90

You can't go wrong with this Chanel classic.

Jabra Elite 85T True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, available at Amazon, $180.20

We think the Jabra Elite 85T — with their audio quality, noise cancellation, fit, battery life, and functionality — are the best pair of wireless earbuds you can buy right now.

You can find other options for wireless earbuds across different budgets here. 

Le Creuset Dutch ovens, available at Le Creuset, starting at $250

Even if she already has one, there's always a size, shape, or color to add to her repertoire.

Of course, it doesn't have to be a Le Creuset. Here's our guide to the best Dutch ovens you can buy.

Sateen Classic Sheet Set, available at H by Frette, $234

If your mother-in-law is thrifty, she'd never splurge on these for herself. Do it for her, or shop for more options in our guide to bed sheets.

Four monthly teas, available at Sips By, $16 (shipping included)

If she's not into coffee, Sips By is our favorite tea subscription box, but check out the list of our favorite subscription boxes here.

Apple Airtag, available at Apple, $29

We all misplace things from time to time, but some people are notorious for always losing their keys. And purses. And umbrellas. She may need more than one.

Read our review of Apple's Air Tags here.

Monogrammed Shun Classic Chef's knife, available at Williams Sonoma, starting at $149.95 (note that monogrammed items can't be returned)

Chances are that she already has a chef's knife, but maybe not one this high quality and certainly not one with her initials on it.

TCL 3 40" 1080p Smart LED Roku TV, available at Target, $219.99

Or, if you're feeling really generous, maybe even a 4K. For more ideas, read our guide to the best TVs for less than $500.

Rattan 8-ounce candle with 55-hour burn time, available at Otherland, $36

Otherland's candles come in elaborate packaging and delicious scents, from Chandelier to Canopy. If that's not her cup of tea, we have a whole guide to the best candles you can buy.

SimpliSafe 8-piece Wireless Home Security System, available at Amazon, $183.99

It's never a bad idea to update the home security system. One potential downside is you may have to install it for her. Check out our guide to smart-home security systems.