- Pick the perfect gift for your sister-in-law.sisters image by Alexander Oshvintsev from Fotolia.com
Whether your sister-on-law is new to the family or you've been connected by marriage for years, you can find the perfect Christmas present for her. The gift can take on many shapes as you decide between tangible and intangibles, practical or frivolous. The key is to remember to have fun and to ensure that the gift is something she will genuinely enjoy. - Scrapbooking items are a gift idea.scrapbooking image by Philippe MICHAUD from Fotolia.com
Give her the gift of memories with scrapbooking supplies and family photos that may be missing from her personal collection. This gift can open the door to a "sisterly" project you can do together, getting to know one another while discussing the stories behind each picture, or bringing life to unfamiliar faces or locations. - Surprise your sister-in-law with a family tree that includes her name. You can make it yourself using calligraphy or print it out on your computer. Better still, if you can have one professionally made in a a genre using paints or needlepoint, it may just turn out to be her favorite gift for years to come. A family tree says that you accept her as an integral part of your life and family. It shows loving acceptance and welcomes her with open arms.
- Start a holiday tradition with your sister-in-law.latte macchiato image by sam richter from Fotolia.com
Start a new Christmas tradition that is reserved just for you and your sister-in-law. Set a date, such as the second Saturday of December. On this date enjoy a small private gift exchange. You can decide upon a theme, like a recipe exchange, or you can make the get-together itself the gift as you share a chocolate martini or cheesecake and coffee. If you both need a break from the hustle and bustle of endless family activities that occur during the holidays, consider accompanying her to a day spa. The two of you can enjoy being pampered, share fond stories of your experiences with the family, and just get away for a few hours. - Chances are, you know something about your sister-in-law that others may not. You may pick up on lingering glances at those cashmere gloves as the two of you window-shop together. You may notice that she is in serious need of new flatware after the kids used most of the utensils to dig in the sandbox. Because of your close proximity to your sister-in-law, you may have unique insight into what she'd like.
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