It is nearing my second favourite season of the year! There are less than 2 weeks until Christmas and I am nearing the end of my (short list) of Christmas shopping. This year, I am spending Christmas in Germany with my boyfriend’s family which means I need to pull out all the stops for the perfect presents for them. So, there’s no better time than now for a quick blog post about Christmas gifts for your boyfriend’s (or girlfriend’s) mom or dad.
Disclaimer: There are many links in this blog post, however, none of them are affiliates as I am still a very new blogger and haven’t applied to any affiliate programs. Click on the title or picture of each gift ideas for links to the products.
Gift ideas for your partner’s mom:
- Dried flowers handmade necklace: If your partner’s mom is anything like mine, they love flowers! What better way to keep flowers nearby than in the dried formed around your neck? There are tons of options on Etsy, however, this one is the one I bought for my boyfriend’s mom for Christmas.
Dried flowers in a mouth blown glass ball. Etsy 21€
- Fitbit Charge 2 fitness watch: It’s been the trend for the past few years to getting healthier and more fit. I’ve jumped on the bandwagon and bought myself a new fitness watch and so far I am loving it. Personally, I didn’t buy a Fitbit because my wrist is too small.
Fitbit Charge 2 in several colours. Priced at 119.95€
- Ebook reader: I love reading. While on the move I always have a bottle of water and my kindle. I personally have the one without backlight as I don’t usually enjoy reading in the dark however during my road trip in NZ I sorely regret not getting the Paper-white kindle (backlight!)
Kindle without backlight. Priced at 49.99€
Kindle with backlight. Priced at96€
- Polaroid camera: Does your partner’s mom love making memories and taking photos? I know my parents are finding the digital age a bit annoying. To not have actual pictures without making the effort to put the pictures into a USB then to a print shop? Polaroids are perfect. You have a copy as soon as you click a button!
Fuji Polaroid Camera. Priced at 69.99€
Pack of Fuji film. Priced at 16.80€ for 2×10
- Nice/good material scarf: Everyone needs a nice warm comfy scarf for the winter, right? Shop around at your local stores or online. The below links are a few of my favourite choices!
A nice selection of scarves on display in Zalando. Price range 30 – 100€
- Flowering teapot (or flower tea nests): This is the ideal present for the moms that loves tea and flowers. When you put the flower tea nests in the hot water it will open it up. Mom’s will enjoy their tea both taste wise and visually!
Flowering teapot. Priced at €27.99
Flower tea that opens up when placed in water. Priced at €11.99
- Creative photo picture frame: Mom’s loves having pictures of their loved ones around the house. Why not find a creative so it can have an added bonus of being a beautiful decorating piece.
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Pic 1: Ferris wheel picture frame. Priced at €39.99
Pic 2: Flower blossom picture frame. Priced at €31.79
Pic 3: Black tree picture frame. Priced at $39.99
- Beautiful vase: I guess you are starting to sense a theme? I am personally a huge fan of flowers that brighten up the room, so is my mom. However, flowers die out, therefore, we should invest in something longer lasting. Pick an amazing flower vase that can last forever.
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Pic 1: Recycled lightbulb flower vase. Priced at€21.91
Pic 2: Crystal glass flower vase. Priced at €48.95
Pic 3: Handmade flower vase, set of 3. Priced at €40
Gift ideas for your partner’s dad:
- BBQ, Toolset: Every man needs handy tools or BBQ set. Either he is a handyman that needs the necessary tools to help him out or he is an outdoorsy person that enjoys a good BBQ.
Handyman toolset. Priced at €57.99
BBQ tool set. Priced at €21.86
- Whisky Stones: A nice way to keep a drink cool without watering it down would be some good quality Whisky Stone. These are reusable stainless-steel ice cubes suitable for any drinks!
Good quality whiskey stones. Priced at €19.95
- Headphones: Good headphones for doing sports or just to block out the everyday life around us. These are wireless Bluetooth headphones!
Wireless sports Bluetooth headphones. Priced at €26.99
Wireless sports Bluetooth waterproof headphones. Priced at €25
- Fitness watch (Garmin Vivosmart HR+): Following the previous comments, getting fit is the latest trend and so is keeping track of it. From research and experience of trying it out, I find Garmin to be very suitable for men! It is a bit thicker and clunker however manly.
Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is a great beginner watch! Priced at $179.99
- Swiss army (or utility knife): You never know when you will need a handy utility knife. I am a personal fan of Victorinox Swiss Army knife. They have been very handy in any situation and made with good quality.
Starter Swiss Army knife. Priced at €21.90
Swiss Army knife with more options. Priced at €44.95
- Electric Razor: Every man that is still working will need a good shave every morning. This is something that could be useful but they might already have.
Braun With Cleaning Clean & Charge Dock. Priced at €111.45
Hatt EKER Rotary Shaver 2 in 1 Wet and Dry Razor. Priced at €35.99
- Gym bag: If your partner’s dad regularly attends the gym or enjoys the great outdoors, find him a good gym or outdoor bag.
Unisex gym bag. Price range €13-60
Gift ideas suitable for either of your partner’s parents:
- Advents Calendar (tea, herb, alcohol): Anyone else that enjoys an advents calendar? I have always loved opening presents and having a good quality advents calendar is like opening a present every day for 24 days straight! Who wouldn’t love that? Either Tea, Herbs or beer calendar!
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Pic 1: Tea advents calendar. Priced at€54.90
Pic 2: Herb advents calendar. Priced at€49.90
Pic 3: Beer advents calendar. Priced at €39.95
- Chromecast for home: There are many options in the market for SmartTV and casting shows. My personal favourite is Chromecast because it isn’t completely locked and limited. Chromecast is useful to cast the screens from computers and cell phones with no limit since it doesn’t have an interface of its own.
Latest Chromecast. Priced at €18.99
- Drink warmer (coffee, etc): During the winter months, our coffees and teas turn cold so quickly. Here’s an affordable option for your workspace. It’s a drink warner with USB plugin.
One of many drink warmers. Priced at €9.45
- Bluetooth speakers: Some say music feeds the soul and I completely agree. I always need some background music while I am working or doing anything around the house. These portable Bluetooth speakers are the go-to solution.
Top: Anker Bluetooth speaker. Priced at €39.99
Bottom: Doss Bluetooth speaker. Priced at €31.99
- A breakfast sandwich maker: Life catches up with us sometimes and our mornings are extremely rushed. A good way to cut down the morning breakfast time would have a quick sandwich maker!
Quick and easy breakfast maker. Priced at $23.85
- A warm blanket or heated throw blanket: Staying warm while sitting on the couch is the ultimate winter goals for everyone. Giving the parents a good warm blanket or better a heated throw blanket might just win you browner points.
Top: Heated throw blanket. Priced at €44.39
Bottom: Warm throw blanket. Priced at €30
- Wine chiller stick: There are some wines that tastes much better when it’s chilled. This set is the perfect solution. It is a 3 in 1 set. It has wine cooler pouring spout, stainless steel cooling stick and a plug.
3 in 1 with a pouring spout, Cooling stainless steel stick and Decant. Priced at €24.99
- Fuzzy slippers/bathrobes: A warm fuzzy bathrobe and slippers are great options for staying warm while walking around the house. It’s affordable and great option for your partner’s parents.
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Pic 1: Men’s black slippers. Priced at €14.99
Pic 2: Women’s pink slippers. Priced at €11.99
Pic 3: Warm bathrobes. Priced at €32.05
Well, that sums up all the possible ideas I had for gifts for my boyfriend’s family I came up with for the season. I would love to hear all about your Christmas gift giving challenges. Leave a comment below!