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Katie
Just Said Yes October 2019

Parent Gifts - Stepmother

Katie, on September 21, 2019 at 8:35 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8
I'm planning our parental gifts and have determined a group to provide to all sets of parents - my mother, my dad and his wife, and my future-in-laws. However, I've wanted to do an additional gift for each individual. My challenge comes from what to give to my stepmother. Although she has been in my life for many years, I am not necessarily close with my father and have never referred to her as my stepmom (and, although harsh, would also not consider her a "bonus mom").
I would still love to include her in an individual gift, I'm just not sure what would be appropriate. For example, I'm going to get personalized handkerchiefs for my mom and dad (that will call out "Mom" and "Dad") and a wine glass for my mother-in-law.
My stepmother is normally difficult to buy for anyway. I've had suggestions of a nice bottle of wine (she doesn't drink wine) or a clutch (she wouldn't use it).
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

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Latest activity by Alexandria, on September 23, 2019 at 1:24 PM
  • Mrs. Bubba
    VIP September 2019
    Mrs. Bubba ·
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    What about a 🎁💳 for a certain amount to her favorite Restauranf or store,
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  • Kat_
    Super October 2019
    Kat_ ·
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    A lump of coal. Lol. Wish I could do that for mine. She’s being a total selfish and inconsiderate.... ugh.
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  • Danielle
    Devoted October 2019
    Danielle ·
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    What about a nice picture frame and you can put a note that after the wedding she can pick out her favorite photo from the wedding and you’ll get it for her?
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  • Katie
    Just Said Yes October 2019
    Katie ·
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    Great idea - one that we're already using! That's the gift we're providing to each set of parents.
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  • Katie
    Just Said Yes October 2019
    Katie ·
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    Lol! Sorry that you have to deal with that.
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  • Katie
    Just Said Yes October 2019
    Katie ·
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    I'll keep that in my back pocket. I'm hoping something will strike my fancy for a more personalized gift.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    We got my husband's stepmother a necklace, it was of a small tree & had a quote about family behind it. We put that in a tote with a thank you card and that was her gift, plus we paid for her HAMU on the day of.

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  • A
    Dedicated October 2019
    Alexandria ·
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    We got a nice bracelet from Etsy.

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