How to Thank My In-laws

Perhaps you could make them something? I took my children (at the time they were 5 and 2) to a 'paint your own pottery studio' where we "made" mugs for grandparents. It was fun - relatively inexpensive and someone else dealt with the mess. The gifts were well received and are used often.

Or maybe you and the children could put together a window box of flowers/herbs, something that your mother-in-law might use all season and be reminded of how much you all love and appreciate her.

Hi
I know it's hard to say thank you when money is tight-but that's where talent and time come into play. Offer to do something for them-yard work, clean house, something that gives of yourself. And your husband can certainly help-ALOT!
They are his children too.
I work from home too-so I understand those challenges.
People think you ARE home all day-not WORK from home all day!
Good luck and stay well.
J. H

How about inviting them for a barbecue? THE MEN can do the cooking, while the kids run around and play, and the women sit in lawn chairs with their feet up - you deserve it! It doesn't have to be expensive steak,you could serve hamburgers and hot dogs, or chicken, and a couple of side dishes prepared the day before. Paper plates and cups for easy clean up. Oh, and tell your husband you want a corsage - you've earned that too!
God bless all the moms!

Make them a photo book using Kodakgallery.com it's really simple to use and they have all different sizes and prices.

M. J,

You are so lucky to have inlaws like that. I don't have inlaws like you, mine are snotty, selfish people. Do you have any nice photos of them you can frame with a heart felt thank you. Or have them for dinner with a thank you cake. Make them a bracelet, you can go to the bead shop and make them so special. Doesnt cost much. You are a really nice person to think of them also and they must know this.

D.

Pick up some daffodils for a thank you. They are inexpensive and they can replant them in their yard to bloom next spring. Or just simply send a nice thank you note, which is always appreciated and cheap. :) You could even bake them cookies or muffins with a note of appreciation. I think any gesture would be appreciated. It sounds like you have a great extended family.

how about a thank you card with a personal note written inside. and/or bake them a tasty treat. and/or frame a favorite picture of the kids for them.

If you happen to have a digital camera, you could get pictures of them with their families & photoshop it into a personalized calendar for them (many pictures of all the grandkids for mom in law). You could also do a photo collage with a large photo frame from family dollar or walmart. Even do a personalized photo albumn for each one; again picking up the albumn at family dollar or walmart. Good luck!!

Don't know if there is an Edible Arrangements near you, but they are sure to appreciate a fruit bouquet! You can do a small one for less than $30 and send a nice note. A surprise delivery is always appreciated. You can sometimes find on-line coupons codes for them too! Good luck.

I'm a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I create hand made cards and other projects. My gifts are ussually things I have made myself and always seem to be a big hit. I'm always having workshops. Even if we're a good distance away we can work something out if your interested. I even have gifts I have create for people to buy off me. PM me if you'd like to talk more an I can send pictures of things and talk more.
Easy, cheap and from the heart gifts are what I love to give, even before I was a demonstrator. Making my father in law cry when receiving a gift from me is a specialty I have. If we don't, it's a failed holiday. He even looks forwards to it.

Sometimes it is nicer to receive a letter or note telling that person what they mean to you. That many mean so much more than a gift. If you feel the need to purchase something, a nice book would be great if they are readers along with the note. There are great books out there on the subject of what an in-law can mean to you. Also, you could invite the family over for a nice Sunday dinner, something simple and leave a note of thanks on their plate. Everything meaningful isn't about the money we spend on one another.

Hi,
Baking & a nice thought out card( espressing how you feel) is nice. You can also find pretty cheep mani & pedi's( don't have to do a spa) I have a place around the corner was doing mani & pedi for $25. Good luck

How wonderful to have that support!! I would think that cooking a nice dinner at home with the whole family would be a great way to thank them. You can also have the kids make cards or crafts to give them. It doesn't have to cost a lot to make someone feel special!!

how about flowers. you can get them at the grocery store and add a pretty ribbon.
a sincere thank you letter on pretty stationary. a basket, you buy the goodies so it is
not as pricey..with beauty products or snacks & some wine. or tea cup& tea biscuts!
whatever they would enjoy! use prtty tissue paper to line the basket..or put
your gifts in a hat box. hat boxes are very inexpensive at tj maxx type stores.
GOOD LUCK!