Express your love through a gift that will bring them joy.
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Shopping for your parents can be like shopping for a friend that has everything. Most likely it’s because they live in the home you grew up in and have acquired everything they could possibly need and more over the years. And when you try to introduce them to new things, more often than not they prefer their old ways.
The best gifts for parents are often unique, thoughtful, sentimental, and useful. We’re talking tear-jerking gifts that will tug on a few heartstrings like custom displays of great memories or engraved jewelry. Or, you can go the more useful route and gift them with a kitchen item like nontoxic cookware or a new puffer jacket that will keep them warm for years to come.
The bottom line: Gifting your parents requires some personal thought, and we hope to inspire you with ideas they will love with the wide array of items ahead. Whether you’re looking to impress your hard-to-please mother-in-law you don’t know that well or want to encourage a healthier lifestyle for your dad via a new smartwatch, we present you with 42 great gifts for all types of parents ahead. Shop these gifts that are perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or just because you admire and appreciate them so much—ha!
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There’s nothing warmer (or cooler) than Canada Goose. Gift this jacket to your mother-in-law, and you’ll instantly be her favorite.
Say goodbye to that messy Tupperware drawer once and for all. Not only is this set plastic free, it comes with organizational cubes for easy storing.
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If your parents ever watched the Food Network or The Today Show over the last few decades, they are probably big Giada de Laurentiis fans. She’s an icon in the food space and just launched a marketplace of all her favorite goods, straight from artisans in Italy. This gift set is one of our top picks.
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It’s time they take the leap into the deep dark world of endless streaming options. Be a gem, and help them set it up, too.
Your parents will never say the word Ziplock again after one use of a Stasher bag. You’re saving them money and helping the planet.
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Yeti coolers are the best in the game for picnics, tailgates, beach days and more. Plus, it’s a brand name their circle will swoon over.
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How cute would your parents look in matching robes?