What to Gift Your Boyfriend's Mom: A Guide to the Best Gifts for that Much Anticipated First Meeting

You cannot ignore your boyfriend's mom. She is an important person in your life and you need to make her feel special and respected. If you develop an amicable bond with her you will benefit in the long run. She is family and you need to put in an extra effort to be in her good books. You need to be yourself, spend time with her and take her out for shopping. Women at this age tend to get a little vulnerable especially if they realize that another woman has come into their son's life. You need to make her understand that her son is happy with you and that you are here to stay. So while you are brooding over how to give this relationship a start, a good idea is to give her a gift. If you know her already, then too, gifting her an appropriate gift on important occasions helps to make your relationship stronger. Here are some great gifting ideas for your boyfriend's mom.

So while you think about buying her an appropriate gift, you have got to keep in mind her age. A gift for very aged women would look like an insult and so would a gift for a young woman. You need to cautiously tread a thin line while gifting an age-appropriate gift to your boyfriend's mom. A fashionable and very colourful bag might not suit her persona and nor would a dull grey coloured stole. If you are finding the task of finding an appropriate gift for your boyfriend's mom, you could take the help of your boyfriend.

Buying gifts related to her hobby is a wonderful idea. If your boyfriend's mom loves gardening then a gardening kit with plenty of tools would be very thoughtful. If she loves a particular brand, then perhaps, you could get her a bag or a stole from that brand. If she loves music, gifting her with a music player or music CDS would be very appropriate.

Your boyfriend will obviously know his mom well. Ask him for some tips about her hobbies and her likes and dislikes if you have no clue about your boyfriend's mom. He might tell you about her hobbies, her passion and even her favourite colour. You could even go shopping with your boyfriend to get the best gift for your boyfriend's mom.

Now you don't need to get all freaked out if you are planning to buy a gift for your boyfriend's mom. Budget planning is a must. An appropriate budget would be between Rs 1000 to Rs 3000. If you have a budget in mind, sorting gifts from a huge list is very helpful and quick.

If you feel buying something from the market for her would seem ineffective as she appears as someone who has it all, then don't worry. We have some awesome DIY gift ideas which will really impress her. These are sure shot ways of getting a direct way to her heart. Many people especially aged women have a preference for home-made items. Remember, how your mom used to keep on nagging you to carry your tiffin to the office every day and not to eat from the canteen! Read on further to know about some easy to make DIY gift items for your boyfriend's mom.

If your mom has her secret recipe of home-baked cookies, then it's time to impress your boyfriend's mom with a box of them. Ensure that you wrap them up in a lovely box and personally go and gift it to her. If she loves your cookies she is going to very happy and contented that her son will never have to be hungry when with you. Delicious cookies can be made by following a simple recipe.

Pack these into a pretty gift box or fill a large glass mason jar with them. Tie a ribbon around the box or the jar. Add a personal note.

The first thing that comes to the mind when you are very thirsty, is a bottle of chilled cola or canned juice. That is what we all modern working women resort to. But if want to surprise your boyfriend's mom with your healthy drinking habits, then do prepare this easy breezy home made ginger ale and gift her. Home-made ginger ale is delicious, fresh, preservatives free and inexpensive. It's pretty simple to make too. You just need to cook ginger in water in a small saucepan at a low simmer, partially covered for around 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep, covered for 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on the ginger and then discard it. Return the liquid to the saucepan, add sugar and a pinch of salt, then heat over medium heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Chill this syrup in a covered jar and let cool. Mix ginger syrup with seltzer and lime juice and serve. Start with 1/4 cup syrup and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice per 3/4 cup seltzer, then adjust to taste.

Fridge magnets can be great gifts for anyone. Impress your boyfriend's mom with some easy to make and very cute fridge magnets. You can easily make fridge magnets at home in a few simple steps. Just mix up a small quantity of plaster of Paris according to the package instructions. A slightly thicker mixture is good for magnets. Slowly pour the plaster mixture into the moulds, filling each mould well to the top. Tap the mould gently on the table to bring any bubbles to the top. Prick large bubbles with a dry toothpick or straight pin.

Paint the shapes in any colors you like—use your imagination. If you are making a set of magnets to give as a gift, paint them in coordinating colours. This simple craft will get you tonnes of praises from your boyfriend's mom. Follow the steps below to make these.

If you are thinking of a gift which requires you to involve yourself so as to spend as much time with her as possible then consider these cool gift ideas where you pay for your travel or expenditure but get to enjoy her company.

A trip to a place of worship together will instill in her the faith that you respect her religious beliefs and are a spiritual person yourself. Plan a visit to a religious place like a temple, church or mosque as per your boyfriend's mom's religious preferences. She will truly appreciate your gesture and you will get plenty of time to talk to her during the journey. This is an ideal way of showing her respect and also winning over her heart. Plan the trip beforehand by booking your taxi, tickets for the entrance and food and refreshments costs.

How about joining a yoga class together? Yoga will be beneficial to both of you. Doing it together will be fun and she will definitely appreciate your gesture of enrolling her in yoga classes. Ladies at this age generally look for a companion to go for such classes and if you go along, she will be more than happy.

If a nice new movie is coming up, then take your boyfriend's mom for a movie date. Ensure that the movie is of a genre she is comfortable with. Offer to pick and drop her from her house too.

If you would rather prefer buying a physical gift for your boyfriend's mom, then we have some amazing options for you.

This super stylish bag from bagged is our most favourite in this category. Decently priced at Rs. 2350, this one is affordable and quite appropriate. The colour and the pattern is also fit for an elderly lady. It is not too jazzy or vibrant. The bag has internal and external zipped pockets. The signature branding looks stylish. This bag comes with a zip closure which makes it very secure. You get a 3-month warranty against any manufacturing defects. Ajio.com has some great options for choosing a bag for your boyfriend's mom.

Jewellery is something every woman will love. Enumu.com has some stunning jewellery collection at jaw-dropping prices. We picked these elegant studs from enumu.com priced at Rs 1200. These amazing studs are made using white coloured Zircon material and are gold plated from the back. A beautiful piece of accessory this one will have her very impressed with your choice.

If your boyfriend's mom is an expert in cooking and is always seeking some good recipes, then this healthy unfried and baked snacks cookbook from Nita Mehta would be a great choice. Priced at Rs 266 only, this book has snacks which are delicious to make and healthy on the tummy. No more boring fruits or salads or boiled veggies when you feel like eating something light with fewer calories! This book has delicious Non-fried Snacks which will satisfy your cravings as well as keep your weight in check. The snacks are delicious and nourishing besides being low in calories. A few are pan-fried but they use a very little quantity of oil to do so.

This lovely stole from Fabindia can be an excellent choice especially if your boyfriend's mom prefers khadi and cotton materials. This Blue Silk Gajji Dabu Printed Stole is priced at Rs 1590, this stole can be teamed with plain coloured kurtas to enhance the look.

Now that you have made up your mind with the gift, do read about these tips to help you cast a better impression.

Now, this is a no-brainer. When going to meet your boyfriend's mom ensure that you are decently dressed. Do not wear any revealing clothes as she might get uncomfortable.

Be decent, casual and respectful in your talks. Do not talk about anything that makes her awkward. Be warm, friendly and yourself.

Hope you put on a great impression on your boyfriend's mom!