If you have a boyfriend or significant other, there may come a time when you need to give his or her parents a gift – like during the holiday season, which is just around the corner!
It can be daunting trying to pick the perfect present for a significant other’s parents, because you likely want to make a good impression and impress them. And finding a gift that can be enjoyed by both parents isn’t the easiest task, either.
That’s why we’ve rounded up 27 of the best gifts you can give to your boyfriend’s parents – without breaking the bank. These thoughtful gifts are all under $100, and are sure to “wow” his parents!
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BTW, these gifts aren’t just for the holidays, either; they’ll make excellent gifts for a first invitation to your significant other’s home, a parent’s birthday, or other occasions.
Read on for our top 27 gifts for your boyfriend’s parents under $100.
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27 Gifts For Your Boyfriend’s Parents
1. Cozy Blanket
A throw blanket always makes for a good gift, as long as it’s super soft. This plush Barefoot Dreams blanket is sure to become your boyfriend’s parents’ new favorite item to cozy up in.
It comes in a wide selection of neutral colors to match just about any kind of home decor and is so incredibly soft they’ll likely ditch their other throw blankets for this one.
2. Scented Home Candle
A scented candle is a classic gift option that is especially perfect for bringing with you to his parents’ home.
And while there are plenty of candles to choose from, I would suggest opting for a candle that comes in an elegant gift box, like this one. It gives this gift a more elevated feel, which is sure to make a good impression.
3. Cheese Board
Delight your significant other’s parents with a wooden cheese board complete with a cheese knife drawer.
This 100% real bamboo board is ideal for serving up charcuterie and is especially perfect for parents who enjoy entertaining at their home. The four cheese knives that are included with this board are stashed in a hidden internal drawer and won’t take up any extra space, thanks to its efficient design.
4. Fancy Snack Sampler Box
Snacks are a universal favorite, so this fancy snack sampler box is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
It contains sundried tomato and cheese baguettes, cracked peppercorn crackers, vanilla sea salt caramels, a trio of olive oils, and more, all packaged in a gift basket.
P.S. – a gift basket like this is an especially good gift option when you don’t know his parents very well since it features multiple options to suit different tastes.
5. Family-Friendly Game
A family-friendly game is a great gift idea for multiple reasons. Not only is it a unique and unexpected gift, but it offers fun that can be enjoyed by everyone, including yourself!
Games also make for excellent ice-breakers, in the instance that you don’t know your boyfriend’s parents very well yet. A game will create a lighthearted, playful environment in which you can get to know each other better, and have fun while doing so. The key is to give this gift at the beginning of a get-together, that way you can all play later on.
Just be sure to opt for a game that is family-friendly to avoid any potentially awkward moments! Don’t worry: this version of What Do You Meme has the R-rated content removed.
6. Retro Popcorn Gift Set
Who doesn’t enjoy popcorn?! Especially when it comes in a retro set featuring a Whirley-Pop stovetop popcorn popper and cinema popcorn tub.
This vintage-inspired gift set also contains popcorn kernels, popping oil, and two types of popcorn seasoning for the ultimate popcorn-popping experience. His parents will feel nostalgic as they use this to make a yummy snack.
7. Personalized Photo Frame
Opting for a customized gift will make your gift feel extra personal and special. Instead of gifting a regular photo frame, consider getting one personalized for your boyfriend’s parents.
You can customize this frame with things like their family name, a special date, or a sweet quote.
You’ll get extra bonus points if you include a family photo in the frame – just ask your boyfriend for help choosing the right photo.
8. Custom Pet Portrait
Does your boyfriend’s family have a beloved pet? If they are devoted pet-owners, his parents will be thrilled to receive a custom portrait of their favorite “fur child.”
This ultra thoughtful gift will make a fantastic impression on his parents, and they’ll likely treasure this portrait forever.
You can customize the background, frame color, and portrait size – just be sure to order this gift in advance, since it’s custom!
9. Hand Soap, Lotion, and Candle Set
You can’t go wrong with a luxe hand soap set that also includes hand lotion and a candle in the same scent.
Perfect for the kitchen or bathroom, this set features a refreshing Meyer lemon scent from premium-quality essential oils and comes with a two-bottle countertop caddy which adds to its chic presentation.
10. Hometown Map Puzzle
This super unique gift is going to “wow” your significants other’s parents, especially if they enjoy doing puzzles.
This puzzle is customized to depict a map of the home address you provide (U.S. addresses only). Their home will be represented by a house-shaped puzzle piece in the center of the board, with terrain spanning around the address, making this map puzzle totally personal to them.
11. Barbecue Tool Gift Set
If your boyfriend’s parents enjoy grilling, this 25-piece barbecue tool set is sure to be a hit.
Packaged in a convenient canvas carrying case, the set includes a stainless steel fork, knife, tongs, spatula, and wood cutting board.
They’ll also be able to take this portable set camping, tailgating, or to a vacation home.
12. Monthly Coffee Subscription
Coffee lovers will adore this unique monthly subscription gift which will send them bags of coffee from around the world.
Each month, they’ll receive a bag of roasted-to-order coffee from a different country along with a picturesque postcard for a global experience. The cards also include brew tips and flavor notes, so his parents will be able to learn about the exotic new coffee they’ve received.
You can choose from a three-month, six-month, or 12-month (full year) subscription.
13. Favorite Recipes Notebook Box Set
If your boyfriend has regaled you with tales of his parents’ delicious home-cooked meals, or you know that they like to cook, this recipe notebook box set would make for a cute gift.
Inside the cloth-bound box, there are five mini notebooks in which the family chef can inscribe their favorite recipes. They are categorized by starters, veggies, meat and main dishes, desserts, and drinks.
You could also suggest that your boyfriend’s parents fill these notebooks out and then pass them along to your boyfriend so that you both can try out the recipes yourselves in the future.
14. 2-Pack Insulated Mugs
Sometimes it can be tricky to find a gift that your boyfriend’s mom and dad will both use and enjoy, so this pack of two insulated mugs is a perfect gift for a couple.
They can each use one of these stainless steel travel mugs for their preferred drinks, hot or iced. These mugs keep liquids cold for up to 18 hours with ice, and hot for up to eight hours thanks to their double-walled insulation.
15. Gourmet Olive Oil Gift Set
This giftable set of infused olive oils is a gourmet treat to savor. The set includes four oil blends: white truffle, blood orange, roasted garlic, and aromatic basil.
Your boyfriend’s parents will be able to use these oils to cook with, as salad dressings, or dip bread in.
16. Wood Pizza Cutting Board & Pizza Cutter Set
For a pizza-loving family, gift them a wood pizza cutting board and pizza cutter set. They are sure to get plenty of use out of this pizza serving set that is made from natural acacia wood and crafted to cut the perfect slice of pizza.
17. Personalized Wine Serving Tray
If your significant other’s parents are wine aficionados, they’ll love a personalized wine serving tray.
This decorated wooden tray can be personalized with their family name and year, and holds one standard bottle of wine and four stemmed wine glasses.
18. Maine Morning Batter Bowl Gift Set
This adorable gift set features all the fixings for a breakfast inspired by a morning in Maine. It comes with a mixing bowl, whisk, pancake mix, waffle mix, blueberry jam and Maine maple syrup.
Your boyfriend’s parents will enjoy making a yummy breakfast with this complete set.
19. Our Travels Journal
Parents who are avid travelers will appreciate this journal to document their travels.
It is filled with linen paper, with pages to stick photos on and lined pages for journaling, similar to a scrapbook. They’ll be able to look back on their adventures fondly with this thoughtful gift.
20. Lazy Susan Taco Bar
Taco Tuesday is about to get a lot more official!
This lazy Susan taco bar will elevate family taco nights with a removable warming pot and six removable topping trays, plus four taco holders.
The functional design of this rotating lazy Susan tray also works for fajitas, burritos, and even fondue!
21. Personalized Watering Can
If your boyfriend’s parents enjoy gardening, they’ll adore this personalized watering can.
You’ll be able to customize it with the initial, name, and color of your choice. This cute watering can will also look great as decor in their backyard or on their front porch.
22. Tea Sampler Gift Set
Give the gift of relaxation with this collection of relaxing organic teas. Packaged in a pretty box, this gift set includes five relaxing hot teas for the mind, body, and spirit.
The pyramid-shaped tea bag infusers have an upscale look that represents their gourmet ingredients.
23. Scattergories Vintage Bookshelf Edition Game
Give their classic board game an upgrade with a vintage bookshelf edition.
The family-friendly game of Scattegories has been re-packaged in a sleek, book-shaped box that can go right on the shelf. The vintage-inspired look of the packaging gives it a more sophisticated look that they’ll appreciate in their home.
24. DIY Ravioli Kit
Your boyfriend’s parents will be able to make authentic Italian from the comfort of their home with this DIY ravioli-making kit.
This kit includes flour for pasta dough, dried porcini mushrooms, truffle oil, a ravioli stamp, and cooking instructions. All they’ll need to do is add a few fresh ingredients of their own for this gourmet pasta meal.
25. Stovetop Simmer Fragrance Gift
This stovetop simmer fragrance gift will fill their home with seasonal scents from aromatic botanicals, making for a lovely gift.
It features everything they’ll need to create their own stovetop simmer to make their entire house smell absolutely amazing.
26. Wireless Charging Station with Built-in UV Sanitizer
They’ll be impressed by this useful, techy gift that wirelessly charges phones while also sanitizing them.
This sleek vessel contains an antibacterial UV light that eliminates 99.9% of germs from a phone screen in just 20 minutes, while simultaneously charging a phone wirelessly. Its minimalist design will suit just about any interior decor style, making this a winning present.
27. Hot Chocolate Bombs Gift Set
Your significant other’s parents will be able to enjoy hot cocoa for two with this Bombombs hot cocoa gift set.
With twelve flavors of hot cocoa mixes (from vanilla to pumpkin pie to salted caramel), they can make hot cocoa in their home by simply adding water or milk.
This gift set is especially great for the holidays, which is arguably the best time for drinking hot chocolate!
What do you think of our boyfriend’s parents gift guide?
For more gift ideas, be sure to see our list of the best gifts for women under $30 this year.
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Woah !!!! Thank you soooo much … Sooo creative ideas that we never think of .