Gift Ideas for Boyfriends Parents 2014

As the mother of three boys - 2 of whom have started dating - I thought it might help to put together some gift ideas for boyfriends parents that I'd love to see as the person being on the receiving end.

First, the best gift anyone could give me as the mother of their boyfriend would be to treat my son with respect - and, dear Lord, may I have done my job right  - I would hope he'd do the same with anyone he was dating.  

Second, I would never expect to receive an expensive present.  It truly would be the thought that would count the most so, in my eyes, you can't really go wrong getting something simple.  Don't feel you have to spend a ton of money.  Chances are you're young, still making your way in the world, and have a lot of future yet to pay for.  I would hate to be the reason someone had less money for presents for their own parents or because they bought me something they had to struggle to make ends meet that month.

Assuming you're buying for both a husband and wife together, it's important to get something that both can use.  You don't want to get some dish towels and the husband never uses them so has no recollection that you gave them anything at all.  Instead, focus on generic presents that both can enjoy.

With that in mind, here are the top 5 gifts you could give to the parents of your boyfriend.

1.

Ray-Ban RB4147 Flat Top Boyfriend Sunglasses

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Product Description

A modernized wayfarer, this pair of sunglasses from Ray-Ban is versatile, stylish, and totally fashion forward. With its clean lines, it's made to stand out, while the UV lenses, sleek ear pieces, and integrated nose pads always take comfort and wearability into consideration.

Protect your eyes with these stylish RB4147 sunglasses by Ray Ban. These sunglasses are made of plastic, are 100% brand new and include the manufacturer's one-year warranty. Pick a frame and lens color combination that complements your wardrobe or go with a classic color choice - either way you'll look and feel great with these Ray Ban sunglasses.

2.

Boyfriend Boyfriend 0.5 oz Eau de Parfum

An alluring balance of vanilla, jasmine blossoms, and an accord of amber is set against the sensual scents of a man, including a light musk and a shimmer of fresh woods.

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3.Restaurant Gift Certificate

If there's a special restaurant that your boyfriend's parents like to go to they'd certainly appreciate a gift certificate to help cover the cost of their next visit.  If you don't know of one they like (sometimes our sons don't always keep up on that information...) then give a gift card to your favorite restaurant so they can try something new.

4. Car Wash Gift Card

I hate to wash my car and I hate to see my husband have to wash his car.  We've both worked long days, it might be too hot or too cold outside to deal with the whole mess, and as much as I like the look of my car when it's clean, it's just a hassle.  Many of the large chain car washes offer gift cards and if you do one for each spouse then they can both get their cars taken care of rather than fight over whose car gets the benefit.