create your own

Have a Little Revenge This Mother's Day--Gifts for Your Mother-In-Law

68
rate or flag this page

By k@ri

Does your Mother In Law drive you crazy?  Is she always putting you down?  Does she constantly remind you of your husband’s wonderful ex-girlfriend?  Does she make snide comments about your cooking, your housecleaning, your clothes, your hair….aarrgghhhhh!

This year use Mother’s Day as a revenge tool.  Here are some perfect gifts for your imperfect Mother In Law.




Mirror, Mirror

This item was a favorite of Snow White's stepmother. If your Mother-In-Law is making you feel like a stepchild, this may be the gift to give her. Among her exclamations of happiness, you can intersperse comments such as:

  • We know how hard it gets to see clearly as one gets older.
  • We thought it would help you see better when you are putting on all that makeup.
  • We know how much you adore to look at yourself.


Clean House

Does your Mother-In-Law make snide comments about the state of your home?  Does she always remind you that when she had children, they knew how to pick up after themselves?  Here is your chance to give back that happy feeling.

You can say things like:

  • I know you are so busy with your social life, you will love this!  It will clean your house when you don't have the time.
  • You can finally get rid of all those dust bunnies under the furniture!
  • Now you can clean while you sit on the sofa!

iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, Black and Silver iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, Black and Silver
Price: Too low to display
List Price: $449.99

Fat Head

She may be thin, but she surely is a fat head!  Either she is fishing for compliments, asking, "does this make me look fat?", or, she is putting you down saying, "You had better watch what you eat, (your spouse's name here) doesn't like fat women/men."  

You won't need any comments with this one!  Just smile and enjoy the thought of her putting on that 10 pounds.  :D


Can Miracles Happen?

The jar says it all.  "Hope in a jar...philosophy:  Where there is hope there can be faith, where there is faith miracles can occur."  Just smile sweetly and tell her, "I thought of you as soon as I saw this!"

  • HubMob Weekly topic: Mother’s day

    I have just published a hub "Mother's Day versus "Mothering Sunday" about this very topic. It is a comparison between USA and UK versions of the celebration. Do visit my profile and... - 7 months ago

  • 10 gift ideas to make mom super happy

    Moms are people too. Despite popular beliefs, moms do have a life of their own. In honor of my friends, I've compiled a list that I'm sure they would appreciate. Hopefully it will inspire you to... - 7 months ago

  • Happy Mother's Day in Heaven - A Letter to My Friend

    A Dove with an Olive Branch is a Symbol of Peace the World Over. It is very difficult to believe it has been two years since you passed through Heaven’s Gate. I will always remember that... - 7 months ago

  • Paint A Picture For Your Mom On Mother's Day

    Painting a picture for you mom would be a very thoughtful mother's day gift.  This project will be of a moderate cost because you have to buy a canvas, paintbrushes, and paint.  However, if... - 7 months ago

  • Give Mom Quality Carhartt Clothing For Mother's Day

    Carhartt is not just for men any more. Carhartt has great apparel for women. With women looking for bargains these day, they are finding that the quality of Carhartt clothing is a real bargain. The... - 7 months ago

  • A Mother’s day HubMob

    Ah, Mother's Day. That one special 24 hour period that we set aside to honour the woman who gave us life and/or raised us. Regardless of your situation, Mother's Day celebrates moms the world over.... - 7 months ago

  • Everyday is Mother's Day

    When is "Mother's Day" ?Could it be the first time you see your child after it is born and you hear it's cry and see it's life and know it is a living part of you and you are glad you are... - 7 months ago

  • Happy Mother's Day in Heaven - A Letter to My Friend

    A Dove with an Olive Branch is a Symbol of Peace the World Over. It is very difficult to believe it has been two years since you passed through Heaven’s Gate. I will always remember that... - 7 months ago

Comments

RSS for comments on this Hub

Triplet Mom profile image

Triplet Mom  says:
7 months ago

Wow great ideas lol. No comment about my MIL but you gave me some ideas.

G-Ma Johnson profile image

G-Ma Johnson  says:
7 months ago

Very tactfully done my dear...Loved it, should help someone out with so many ideas...G-Ma :O) Hugs

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
7 months ago

Triplet Mom, Glad I could help with some ideas! My favorite is the "Hope" :D

G-Ma, I don't have one at the moment, but I have a friend who is constantly hounded by hers. I will have to pray I don't become this nightmare when my children are older! Hugs back!

Shalini Kagal profile image

Shalini Kagal  says:
7 months ago

Oh wow k@ri - hilarious! I'm going to pass on the link to some who might need this!

Fortunately, I had a wonderful mother-in-law :)

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
7 months ago

Shalini, I'm glad to hear you have a wonderful mother-in-law. And I'm glad to know you enjoyed this!! :D

Feline Prophet profile image

Feline Prophet  says:
7 months ago

Hahaha...am I truly wicked to have enjoyed this hub? :P

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
7 months ago

I must be silly, but I have always wanted a roomba. I would never pay the exorbirant price for it, but if I won one I would love it. I think they are cute.

Anna Marie Bowman profile image

Anna Marie Bowman  says:
7 months ago

This is great!!! Thankfully, I don't have a mother-in-law, but my boyfriend's mom is great!! We get along well!!

Teresa McGurk profile image

Teresa McGurk  says:
7 months ago

Hilarious. These are delightfully evil ideas.

Frieda Babbley profile image

Frieda Babbley  says:
7 months ago

Fan-frickin-tastic!  I looooooove that video too.  Far out. And the news feed after the comments is pulling up some great stuff!

Cris A profile image

Cris A  says:
7 months ago

You are good with suggesting gifts kari. Revenge is sweet when best served on mother's (in-law) day!

Btw, when will you become one? :D

Elena. profile image

Elena.  says:
7 months ago

K@ri, you are devious! That "hope in a jar" is priceless! I totally fell for this twist on the hubmob topic, greatly done!

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
7 months ago

Feline Prophet, I hope not, or I am doubly wicked to have written it! :)

Sweetie Pie, I don't think it silly, I would agree, I think they are cute also. I would love to see what my pets thought of one!

Anna Marie, I see you are one of the lucky ones! I'm glad you liked it!

Teresa, How's the arm? Evil and fun!

Thanks Frieda! I love the video, also :) The news feeds tell what people want to read about, I guess. All I entered was mother-in-law, and I had to laugh over what appeared! Worked in perfectly with this hub.

Cris, Sweetest when served with a sweet smile and a loving attitude, the same that is given with all the lovely "advice". LOL! I hope I have at least a few years before becoming one!

Elena, "Hope in a jar" is my favorite! I could not believe when I found it. I laughed so hard :D

Hawkesdream profile image

Hawkesdream  says:
7 months ago

Heck, I hope my daughter in law don't see this, lol

K.D. Clement profile image

K.D. Clement  says:
7 months ago

Love this!!!  Made me laugh out loud.  Great hub. 

My mother-in-law always gives me the best gifts. One year she gave me some old gloves of hers she found lying around. We have done the chocolate before-but not the hope in a jar.

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
7 months ago

Hawkesdream, I'll try to hide it, but I wouldn't mind the chocolate!

KD, They also have something called "When Hope is not Enough", although the "Hope in a jar" is more subtle! She may be as speechless as you were to get the gloves. LOL!

LelahKimball profile image

LelahKimball  says:
7 months ago

I'm laughing. Of course, you didn't cover my mother-in-law, but I certainly enjoyed this. They'd be good for my mother!

shamelabboush profile image

shamelabboush  says:
7 months ago

Very Funny. Great ideas :)

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
7 months ago

Lelah, I'm glad you had a laugh! And yes, mothers can be that way too, can't they?

Hi shamelabboush, Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you liked it!

Peggy W profile image

Peggy W  says:
7 months ago

Mine is now gone but these are devilishly wonderful ideas! LOL

tony0724 profile image

tony0724  says:
7 months ago

k@ri that video was killer !

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
7 months ago

Peggy, I'm glad you liked them...I should probably try to come up with a nicer Mother's Day hub, but it seemed everything else has already been covered. :D

tony, It makes me laugh every time I watch it...I love the guy..."Help". I can relate in a way!

Nanny J.O.A.T. profile image

Nanny J.O.A.T.  says:
7 months ago

Bad Girl - Really Bad Girl!!!!! ROFLMAO -I have the perfect ex-mother in law to give ALL of these gifts to! Thanks for reminding me of one of the reasons I am divorced!

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
7 months ago

Nanny, Just send her a little "Hope in a Jar", it is my favorite! LOL :)

Submit a Comment

Members and Guests

Sign in or sign up and post using a hubpages account.


optional


  • No HTML is allowed in comments, but URLs will be hyperlinked
  • Comments are not for promoting your hubs or other sites

Have a Little Revenge This Mother's Day--Gifts for Your Mother-In-Law in the News

  • VIDEO: Lehigh Acres man guilty of killing wife, mother-in-lawNaples Daily News2 days ago

    Fort Myers — A Lehigh Acres man has been convicted of killing his estranged wife and mother-in-law.A jury deliberated for two hours Tuesday before finding 31-year-old Juan Mendez Jr. guilty of two counts of second-degree murder in the 2006 deaths of his wife, Whitney Mendez, and her mother, Lori Stone.Prosecutors say Mendez stabbed both women to death at their Lehigh home in Lee County.Mendez ...

  • VIDEO: Lehigh Acres man guilty of killing wife, mother-in-lawBonita Daily News2 days ago

    A Lehigh Acres man has been convicted of killing his estranged wife and mother-in-law.

  • Man guilty of killing wife, mother-in-lawMalaysiaNews.net2 days ago

    FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A Lee County man has been convicted of killing his estranged wife and mother-in-law.A jury deliberated for two hours Tuesday before finding 31-year-old Juan Mendez Jr. guilty of t...

working