It’s finally the time of year to start crossing people off your Christmas shopping list. Some of the hardest people to shop for can be your boyfriend’s family. You think “What do I buy for an entire family?” “What’s something everyone can use?” “Will anyone even like this?” If any of these questions came to your mind, don’t worry. There’s something on this list for anyone or everyone in the family! If you’re willing to spend money, everything on this list is conveniently under $30. And if you’re strapped for cash, we also have some great DIY ideas and some homemade recipes for the best treats! So here are 30 gifts for your boyfriend’s family under $30.
If your boyfriend’s family is obsessed with any sort of nautical themed decor, then they’re going to love these marine-themed dishcloths. These soft, highly absorbent towels complete with a marine truck, lobster, lighthouse, mackerel, and seaweed patterns, will make a wonderful addition to any kitchen!
Got a chef in the family? If so, this personalized and engraved cutting board will be sure to impress. Great for parents who love to cook up a nice dinner or just for entertaining guests with a cheese display!
A contact grill, a panini press, a full grill, a full griddle and half grill/half griddle – what could be better than that? Forget having a separate appliance for everything, this all-in-one grill is perfect for the dad who likes to grill burgers, for the mom who favors paninis and for the little brother who whips up a grilled cheese every day.
This is one of the best Christmas gifts for your boyfriend’s family because of how many frickin’ things it can do. This is a “hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, make calls, send and receive messages, provide information, read the news, set alarms, read audiobooks from Audible, control Amazon Video on Fire TV, and more.” I’ll take one please!
Something the whole family can get some use out of! This super convenient breakfast sandwich maker basically does everything for you, all you need is the ingredients. Yes, please.
Did someone say wine? If your guy’s family loves to drink wine..they will melt over this electric wine bottle opener. Forget the corkscrew, just attach the bottle and watch it work its magic!
This tablet paddle is perfect for the kitchen when mom is using her digital recipe book or when someone wants to watch t.v. while eating their cereal.
Everyone needs a little cheese with that wine! This will help for the parents who like to entertain- the more places to put food, the better.
For the travelers who drink fancy whiskey. Your boyfriends’ parents are sure to love it, especially if you pair it with a bottle of their favorite libation.
This is only the funniest game for people with funny (and sometimes inappropriate) minds. This will make for a laughable night for anyone involved. Another one of the best gifts for your boyfriend’s family that everyone will reap the benefits of!
Who doesn’t like smelling good things in and around the house? These Old Factory candles come in 3 scents: hot cocoa, roasted chestnut and first snow..and will leave their house smelling like a delicious winter wonderland!
Let’s face it- the girl bought the blanket just so every time she’s at your house, she can take it. It’s basically a gift for herself. This furry one would look good in any house!
A throw blanket is always a great idea because you can never have too many. But if you want to step up your gift-giving game just a bit, go for a heated throw blanket! ‘
If someone in the family is always whipping up birthday cakes or cupcakes for fun, get them this cake decorating set and they will be entertained for hours!
If you’e a baker yourself, buy a clear cookie jar, bake some delicious homemade cookies and fill the jar with them. Top it off with a cute ribbon and a gift tag with their name on it.
No one can ever have too many pillows, especially the super cute throw ones with quotes.
Who isn’t addicted to popcorn? This microwavable glass container is just a little cuter than the store-bought bags. AND it comes with a butter melter.
These coffee (or tea) mugs serve as a perfect reminder for your mom and dad each time they have their morning cup of coffee!
Any home can use some cute coffee table books for guests to read when they come over. Get one that anyone would enjoy skimming through!
These mugs are perfect for a hot chocolate night! Or they can also be used for your coffee and tea. They’re so cute that they’re guaranteed to make you smile while you sip your warm beverage!
It’s Mac & Cheese. Who doesn’t love Mac & Cheese? Get the whole fam together to create one of these delicious recipes. With everyone trying to cook together, hopefully, it won’t turn into a disaster!
You buy they cute frame, they fill it with their own pictures. Everyone loves these family collage frames for the house. And every time they look at it, they’ll think what a wonderful girlfriend you are.
A cute key holder is the perfect gift for any family. Everyone loses their keys now and then (and it’s literally the worst feeling in the world.) Make sure no one has to go through this with a handy key holder they can mount on the wall.
This gift card is like the holy grail of all gift cards. You can find anything you need on Amazon, so you know this gift card will definitely come in handy for them.
This set of wooden spatulas and spoons is the perfect addition to any family’s kitchen.
Bring the comfort food of Mexico right to their kitchen! This easy to use tortilla press will have them whippin’ up yummy Mexican food every night for dinner!
Things You Can Make
Let’s be real- if you believe you’re a gourmet chef, the thought is all that matters. You can also never go wrong with chocolate chip cookies! Here is the recipe to theses yummy cookies!
This is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and takes 15 minutes to make! it doesn’t get any easier than that. You can even add some M&M’s or Rolos on top. Here is the recipe for this yummy treat!
Okay, this is another version of crack if you ask me. Super easy to make and literally everyone loves it. Here is the recipe! This is definitely one of the yummiest gifts for your boyfriend’s family!
Make your own wreath for his family with their family initial. This gift is cheap to make and so thoughtful. They will also be super impressed by your art skills!
Okay, so technically you have to buy the beer. But this idea is so cute. Ask your boyfriend what his parents’ liquor of choice is, and then decorate it like these super cute reindeer bottles. His family will adore your creativity!
Design your own Christmas card with some stationary supplies. This is the perfect gift for if they live far away and you’d like to send something in the mail. It’s more thoughtful than an average store-bought card and they will love it! This takes the cake for one of the most thoughtful gifts for your boyfriend’s family!
Create your own candle-lit mason jar. All you need is an old mason jar, paint, a little candle and some stationary supplies to throw this gift together. Not to mention, you’ll have as much fun making it as you will giving it to them!
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