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What can I buy my mother-in-law to show my appreciation?

I am from Colorado. All my family lives there and I am the only one to have ever moved away. We moved to Michigan, where my husband is from. My mother-in-law has been completely awesome! I am now 33 weeks pregnant and she has been like a second mom to me. She goes shopping with me and has been very supportive. My baby shower is this weekend and I want to get her a little something that will show her how much I appreciate her. This is her first grand child and my husband is her only child so this is a very special time for her ,too. Any ideas are appreciated!

Update:

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate your input!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    There are several cute items that say things like worlds best grandma.

    If she likes the spa, get her a spa day and let her know that she has helped you to relax throughout the pregnancy and you wanted to return the favor.

    Sometimes the best thing to do is just to stand up at your shower and let everyone know how much you appreciate what she has done for you. Just the public acknowledgment of how supportive she has been might be the ticket.

  • Kat
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Aw....hmmmm.

    This is a hard one, but maybe just flowers or something like that (since she wont be expecting a gift at your shower). I just had my parents 1st grandbaby and the best "gift" they got was my request for them to be with me @ the hospital and be the first people to hold her and get pictures. Maybe you (only if you want) could say that to her in a round about way in a card w/ the bouquet? I am just thinking here...that may sound cheesy. My mom LOVED the fact that she was the one there and could hold my daughter 1st (after hubby and I) and that meant the most. Maybe chronicle a little "book" about your favorite memories between you two and the things you have done together since you moved. TELL HER she has been a like a mother to you!

  • 1 decade ago

    A little spa day, you can watch the ads and get one for her. Most people do not treat themselves to a day at the spa or even a massage, but it's less than 100.00, if you can't afford that a home message as a sup rise is less, around 50.

    good for you for being so caring and appreciative of her. You show class and you'll be a gracious mother as well as daughter in law. Let your light shine! Blessings

  • 1 decade ago

    First of all, congratulation for your pregnancy!

    I'm glad to here, once in a while, that a mother-in-law can be that supportive and that you two have such a lovely relationship!

    I'm Italian and here in Italy when you wanna show how much you appreciate someone, one of the things more appreciated is something you made on your own: like a lovely dinner when YOU cook, YOU decide the colour of the napkins, YOU decide which flowers put on the table.

    To my boyfriend's mother, I often make a cake or give her flowers for her garden...and that is really appreciated, more than any kind of presents you could buy.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    How about a sterling silver picture frame with your unborn child's sonogram picture in it. Or, maybe a nice piece of jewelry? Either idea I'm sure she will love. Congratulations on the baby!

  • doble
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    At hallmark shops they have some cool image frames and albums that say i like my grandma and stuff like that. additionally, a minimum of in IL they take photographs of the toddler interior the well-being center and you will order those image, some agencies produce different issues you ought to purchase that they positioned the toddlers image on. Like those particular show plates that have the image interior the middle, thats what I have been given my mom. i could examine with the well-being center, see in the event that they do something like that, they possibly waiting to grant you the cyber web internet site of the business business enterprise that works with the well-being center and you will seem on there and notice if there something that catches your eye.

  • 1 decade ago

    the store "Things Remebered" always has nice things and it would be special if you had something engraved for her. They have a website, check it out. I got a beautiful locket from there with my intiteals mongramed on it. very special to me.

    Source(s): thingsremembered.com
  • 1 decade ago

    take your mother in law to a mini spa,nails,pedicure.have a day of relaxation,it will be not only good for you,but also your mother in law...congratulation on your new venue.

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