Stilettos & Boots and Dream Till Green combined our super powers to present you with the Gift Guide for the Hard-To-Buy-For. No need to empty your bank account to buy that collectible gold angel ornament for your boyfriend’s great aunt. Instead, grab an eggnog and a stack of holiday cookies to snack on while you peruse this handy list.

Today we present gift ideas for your Parents and In-Laws. Stop buying your mom candles and your dad books about politicians that he’ll never read. These ideas are unique and appropriate, but won’t break the bank. And remember to stay tuned for tomorrow’s gift guide for Friends and Bosses! 

– Brianna & Katie

For the Parents

1. On the Rocks and Roll Coasters ($20): Is your father a musician or a die hard fan of a band? Then he’ll love these rock n’ roll coasters. They are the perfect addition to any “man cave.”

2. Wind Rider bike reflectors ($24): The athletic dad will love these bike reflectors that clip on to protect your pants and reflect for night riding. He’ll feel like Hermes wearing these.

3. Cider Spice Rack ($68): These mulling spices for spiced wine or cider would be a welcome addition to any kitchen. The rack includes organic anise seed, cinnamon sticks, orange peel zest and cloves.

4. Animal Shot Glasses ($59): Whether your dad is an animal lover or a hunter, these shot glasses will be perfect for his bar. The sleek black is timeless and ideal for when he’s mixing drinks for friends.

5. Sideways Gold Bar Necklace ($30): This beautiful, simple 14K gold bar holds five crystals and is the perfect accessory for date nights with the husband.

–Brianna

For the Family of Your Significant Other

6. Designhype Metro Cuff Paris via Fab.com ($28): This cuff is perfect for the sister-in-law or mother-in-law that loves to travel or has dreams of traveling. There are limited quantities at Fab.com, but you can also check out Designhype’s website for this cuff and other cities for $37.

7. Amplifiear ($24.99): This is perfect for any of the in-laws who are cool enough to have iPads. The Amplifiear makes it easier to hear everything on the soft Apple speakers, and it comes in six colors.

8. Gold Playing Cards ($15): Do you have a brother-in-law or father-in-law who loves cribbage or is a gambler? This is the perfect gift. It’s a gift that’s affordable and it keeps giving, if he’s a good poker player.

9. Scrabble Magnets ($12.95): This is perfect for the parent-in-laws. They can leave each other love notes, play an ongoing game of Scrabble, or just spell out silly things. It’s perfect for the loquacious loved ones.

10. Teatantic Tea Holder via Fab.com ($33.50): Perfect for the mother-in-law who loves watching the Titantic or listening to the Beatles. This tea holder is just the right amount of quirky for a mother-in-law who loves the perfect cup of tea.

11. Une Bobine by Photojojo ($30): In other words, it’s a flexible tripod for iPhones and Androids. It’s perfect for the in-laws who love sharing pictures of their cute kids or for the photo junkies. No more awkward arm pictures, yay!

– Katie