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Is there anyone harder to buy for than your mother-in-law? Shopping for your husband's mom can turn the mall into nightmarish hellscape that fills you with a deep pit of fear and drenches your body in terrified perspiration. When your mother-in-law is a Judgy Judy, it's even worse. It feels like nothing you do is right, and any gift you give her will be scoffed at. No need to stress this year, though, because I've done the work for you and found some seriously impressive but affordable gifts for your judgmental mother-in-law, because you're sick and tired of side-eye over the Christmas ham.
Thankfully, we live in an era where no one needs to know what you paid for anything, and quality is always on the rise. It's not uncommon to find great stuff at retailers like Marshall's and Wayfair that are deeply discounted and still fantastic. And if your mother-in-law is sentimental, it makes things that much easier. Personalized gifts that hold meaning to her, or gifts that represent something nostalgic or historical can be deeply meaningful, and often, those aren't the most expensive gifts that you can buy.
However, if your mother-in-law is like some I know, complete with Amazon wish list and internet reminders, Godspeed. There just isn't much to be done in those instances. Let your partner take care of it. Otherwise, use the money you would on a gift for them and buy a few cocktails for yourself.