My mother in-law's birthday is next week and I don't know what to get her because she only likes designer stuff like Prada and Chanel, and she doesn't like second hand stuff.
I can't afford anything for her thats designer as were paying off our first house, and her own daughter even said she doesn't know what to get her anymore.
What should we do?
2007-04-24 12:50:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Just give her a card and the family spend the day together.
2007-04-24 12:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take her to dinner. I couldn't afford designer things either. Not for myself let alone an in-law. If she is a reasonable person she will understand that you can't afford those kinds of things. Just do something nice for her birthday to show her she is appereciated and loved. That is the best anyone can do.
2007-04-24 12:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by nl_masson 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get her a flower have it delivered to her home, also a nice card . You could also get her a nice candle set ,or a gift certificate to a resturant or a movie. A nice box of candy, and a rose. you and your sister inlaw could go in on something together especially a gift card like to her favorite store.
2007-04-24 15:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by Lindsey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a gift certificate. She's gonna have to accept it and no choice but to spend it at that store. Or a Visa giftcard so she spend it at Prada. Good enough.
2007-04-24 12:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree, you can try taking her for a nice lunch... or
if she gardens, perhaps you can get her a gift certificate for a garden center? does she like the gym or a sauna or massage?
maybe you can get her an appointment for her nails, or a pedicure?
just some suggestions... i HOPE she'd appreciate any gesture you made to remember her birthday.
take care.
2007-04-24 13:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What about a spa treatment? Or if that is too much, just a nice family dinner and a card should do.
2007-04-24 13:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a family portrait taken of you and your husband (and kids if you have them) Put it in a nice frame. If she displays it or not it is up to her but at least you will have given her something and from the heart.
2007-04-24 12:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by ♥itsme♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a gift certificate for a massage or manicure/pedicure.
2007-04-24 13:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
make dinner and a cake for her or take her out to eat.If she complains tell her thats ok.Next time get her nothing, when she complains tell her you figured she's like that better than last yrs gift.
2007-04-24 12:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate in laws........... if she is that much trouble, take pictures of her "designer" stuff and put it in a card. Good luck with this one.
2007-04-24 12:55:30 · answer #10 · answered by FireBug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋