Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Your In-Laws

Are you like many who find it almost impossible to please your in-laws?  Do you feel like you never quite measure up to their expectations for the partner of their "golden boy" or "daddy's little girl"?  If so, finding the right gift can be quite challenging.  In PersonalShopper.com's nationwide holiday survey, women shared that their in-laws topped the list of most difficult to buy a gift for because they seem to have it all or are just too picky.  The survey also revealed that 85% of women will do all or most of the shopping this year, including buying gifts for her husband's parents and family.  With so many of us women facing this daunting challenge, I would like to help you win their approval this holiday season with some unique gift ideas that will please even the most persnickety in-laws.  

Gifts your In-Laws can enjoy together

• For the Puzzle & Game Gurus: The Sudoko DVD Game ($24.99) or Sudoko Jigsaw Puzzle are sure to please the number masterminds. The Scrabble Deluxe game in a collectible wooden box is sure to be a hit if your in-laws are living dictionaries. They'll have fun remembering the "good old days" with the Reminiscing New Century edition game.
• For the Gourmet Food and Wine Lovers: Set the stage for a pleasurable afternoon get away with this handcrafted willow basket with wine and cheese service for two or a Mariposa bamboo cheese cutting board with wine accessories. Complete the romantic culinary experience with Chocolate covered Strawberries or tender Italian Figs stuffed with whole almonds, dipped in dark chocolate from Formaggio Kitchen.
• For the ardent Road Trip Travelers, give them a GPS Navigation System. With this digital guide's voice instructions through intuitive maps they'll never lose their way.

Gifts for your Mother-in-Law

• For the Spa Lover: Rejuvenate her with the Terranova Gardenia Candle & Spa Set and start her day with the sound of music with this durable Digital Shower Radio.
• For the Health Conscious: The Juice Extractor will help her stay healthy and take the work out of her favorite fresh squeezed juices. Refresh her home with the Air Revitalizer by HoMedics, an all natural odor removal system that eliminates bacteria and odors caused bysmoke, pets, and cooking. Give peace of mind for the "germaphobe" for less than $30 with the Zapi Toothbrush Sanitizer which kills germs in minutes using UV light.

Gifts for your Father-in-Law

• For the Time Sensitive Weather Buff: If he wants the latest weather forecast always at his fingertips, the Wireless Weather Forecaster is a great gift for under $35 (42% off) or get him the Smart Weather Clock to keep at his bedside.

If this is the year to spend the holidays with your side of the family, go the extra mile and send a basket of gourmet food such as The Chocolate Delights Hamper Basket or Deluxe Fruit & Cheese Sausage Basket for your partner's family to enjoy.   

If you are still stumped on what to buy your eccentric in-laws, try PersonalShopper.com's free MyGifts service.  Just share a little about their interests and it will go to work sifting through hundreds of thousands of products and then recommend unique gift ideas within your budget. 

What are your most humorous or frustrating holiday memories with your in-laws?