What to give a father-in-law for his birthday?

Almost every daughter-in-law before her father-in-law's birthday puzzled over a gift, and this is not surprising, because usually the father-in-law is the person who most affectionately received the daughter-in-law, in contrast to the same mother-in-law. On such an important day for the husband's father, I want to make him pleasant, surprise with a gift, not disappoint and show respect. It also happens that the relationship from the very beginning does not work out and then the gift is a good opportunity to make peace or to get closer to a relative.

Of course, the easiest way out of the situation would be to ask the father-in-law what he wants as a gift, but in this case, the surprise may no longer work, and you can offend the man with your unwillingness to make efforts. The father-in-law will be much more pleased if you guess with the gift without asking it in advance, but based only on your knowledge of it.

Think about everything your husband's father is fond of. Do not forget to take into account his profession and lifestyle, age, availability of free time, and so on. Think that in life he puts in the first place, what he likes to do, what he enjoys. When choosing a gift, it is important to consult with your husband, because he clearly knows his father better and can give good advice on choosing a gift. If you are on good terms with your mother-in-law, then her help will not be superfluous. Together, you can definitely find the perfect one.

If you know that your father-in-law is an avid workaholic and spends a lot of time at work, these gifts are right for him. Please him with the following things:

• a comfortable chair with an orthopedic back for comfortable work at a desk or computer;
• stylish leather briefcase for documents;
• motivating statuette or painting;
• convenient organizer for papers or office supplies;
• an inflatable pillow for sleeping on the road is a very necessary thing for a person who constantly goes on business trips;
• business card holder or cardholder;
• tie.

However, gifts for work do not have to be associated with it, sometimes they can be simple things that allow you to escape from a hard day at work. For example:

• digital photo frame with photos of the family for the desktop in the office;
• a mug with a funny print or lettering for a coffee break;
• "Hourglass" with oil inside - shimmering, multi-colored drops of oil soothe and allow you to escape from stressful situations.

If your father-in-law is still young not only in soul, but also in body, gifts for an active pastime will suit you. It can be:

• set for a hiking trip;
• a subscription to the pool or gym;
• a diving kit if the father-in-law is fond of swimming;
• a ticket to a ski resort;
• skydiving;
• boat or yacht trip.

However, you should be careful with such a gift. If your father-in-law is over 60 years old or has health problems, it is better not to choose such a gift, this may be perceived as a mockery and will not have the best effect on the attitude of relatives.

Many older people, especially those who have already retired, for one reason or another, prefer quiet activities that do not require much effort. If your father-in-law is one of those people, you may want to consider options such as:

• appliances: laptop, tablet, large-screen TV, e-book, etc .;
• large warm blanket;
• a pillow with a photo of your family;
• rocking chair;
• various board games: checkers, chess, playing cards.

Perhaps at family dinner you often hear about the success of your husband's father in hunting or fishing, and the walls in his office are hung with trophies, and everything in your father-in-law's house speaks of his love for these activities. Then you should definitely take a closer look at the gifts associated with his hobby. For example:

• hunting knife with engraving;
• various fishing tackle;
• powerboat;
• thermos;
• folding chair for hours of fishing on the shore or long hunting;
• special clothing: rubber boots, a warm suit for winter hunting or fishing, gloves.

If your father-in-law is a professor, teacher, or just an intellectual, he might like the following gifts:

• a gift-bound book on a topic of interest to him;
• diary or notebook for keeping records;
• a new chess set, possibly engraved;
• eBook;
• a ticket to a theater, exhibition or museum.

It often happens that retiring people turn their attention to housekeeping - a garden or a vegetable garden. In this case, gifts such as:

• electric scythe;
• a set of tools for working in the garden or vegetable garden;
• basic building tools: ax, hammer, etc .;
• garden statues and other decorative elements;
• high quality seeds.

Perhaps your husband's father is into cars. The reverent attitude of the father-in-law to cars can be successfully beaten. You can donate:

• a set for self-repair of a car;
• technicians in the car: a navigator, a video recorder or a special mini-TV so that your relative does not get bored on a business trip;
• car seat covers;
• certificate for cleaning the car in the cabin;
• sunglasses for a comfortable ride in sunny weather.

It often happens that our loved ones in old age can no longer boast of good health. To help your father-in-law feel good, you can consider the following gift options:

• a ticket to a sanatorium or any other recreation center - this will help a man gain strength and restore health;
• new technology: an electronic thermometer, tonometer, glucometer - so that your relative can find out accurate information about his health at any time;
• orthopedic mattress for the bed;
• various medicinal herbs, teas;
• massagers.

There are times when it seems as if the birthday boy has everything, and none of the gift ideas are suitable.

You may like the following options:

• a banquet in a restaurant, where you can include your father-in-law's favorite dishes on the menu;
• a large cake, made to order and signed especially for him;
• alcoholic drinks in a gift box: expensive wine, cognac, whiskey, etc .;
• if your father-in-law does not have a weakness for alcohol, give him a set of tea or coffee, a box of expensive chocolates or chocolates.

These gift ideas are great if you have a fairly large budget. Perhaps they will not be distinguished by originality, however, the father-in-law will certainly appreciate the high cost of the gift and your attitude towards it. It can be:

• gold or silver watch;
• chain;
• ring;
• cufflinks;
• gold or silver engraved pen;
• tie clip.

These gifts are suitable for those who have a very small budget, but who, however, want to please a loved one. Such gifts, although they are not distinguished by a high price, can be remembered for a long time by your husband's father. In addition, most of them can be done by hand and involve all family members in this activity:

• a poster with photographs of memorable moments from life;
• self-baked cake;
• a picnic in nature with the family;
• you can make a funny photo with his participation in a graphic editor and print it on photographic paper or a magnet.

We hope this article helped you with a difficult choice. Such a list of gifts for the future or present father-in-law for the anniversary will certainly help you decide.

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