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Having in-laws can be a pretty mixed bag. After all, the common stereotype is that they are judgmental, controlling, intrusive and maybe even passive aggressive. This is often one of the reasons so many people are nervous meeting their partner’s parents for the first time. But, fortunately for everyone, there are some people who embrace their new family with open arms.

We’ve gathered some wholesome, cute and downright inspiring examples of Mothers-In-Law just being awesome. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorite examples and be sure to share your own stories and experiences in the comments section below.

#1

My MIL Single Handily Petitioned To Changed Out All The Lights In Her Condo To Be Turtle Safe, Applied For Funding And Got It! Final Result

Palm trees and a pool by the beach at sunset, creating a relaxing atmosphere for an amazing mothers-in-law retreat.

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Jan Merzlak
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When sea turtles hatch, they instinctively follow the moon to the ocean. If the condo lights are regular white lights, the turtle babies head away from the ocean and die.

WindySwede
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1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for explaining! 👍

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Traveling Lady Railfan
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not from an area of the world where we have turtles, are turtles attracted to certain colors and therefore would drown in the condo pool or something? So she had it changed to a color that they don't like? If so, I learned something today, and also, your mother-in-law is a wonderful person

Deborah
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so thoughtful. And, it looks really nice!

Barong
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the color better. Less glare and more relaxing looking.

Cosmos in your eyes
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proof that sometimes you only need ONE person to make a big difference!

Gen X Feral
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1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her good karma will follow her the rest of her days ♥️ 🐢🐢🐢

Vicki Perizzolo
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's awesome..I wish they would all do that

Linda Johnson
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that turned out a WIN-WIN....colored lights look really pretty !!

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    #2

    Mother-In-Law's Gift For My Son For Christmas

    Star Wars-themed crochet blanket with various character panels, showcasing a thoughtful gift from amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Deborah
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. The craftsmanship is incredible.

    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Handmade is always best, no way in the world you could buy something this awesome in a shop

    Oskar vanZandt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could, but most people can't afford to buy it... If you bought this on commission, you would pay hundreds. Also many people including myself wouldn't pay such a large amount for a blanket by choice. Makes a lovely gift that will last many years 🙂

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    Jenny
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Charts/pattern available here for any crocheters who would like to make one: https://www.ahookamigurumi.com/en/star-wars-crochet-blanket-free-charts/

    Graf666Orlok
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Christ almighty!!! My grandmother once knitted me a scarf! This is beyond words!

    Amused panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's absolutely amazing. (Though at first I wondered why Homer Simpson was on there, before I twigged it was C3PO - but I think that was the angle/lighting of that part of the picture, and not anything against the blanket itself.)

    Tonyah Mcanelly
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is amazing I need to find this grandma and commision her to do one of these for my husband. who is a HUGE starwars fan . This is beyond Amazing

    Fellfromthemoon
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be a strong enough reason, even for me, to fall in love with Star Wars.

    Suck it Trebek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's nice to see positive MIL stories for once!

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    #3

    I Just Wanted To Show Off The Amazing Quilt My Mother In Law Made For Her New Grandson. I Told Her It Was So Good I’d Post It On The Internet For Everyone To See

    Quilt with a green frog playing banjo under stars and moon, crafted beautifully; perfect mother-in-law gift.

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not easy being Green and sometimes it's not easy being a mother-in-law. But yours? She knocks it out of the park

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection. The lovers, the dreamers, and me. La-da-da-dee-da-da dum. Da-da-da-da-dee-da-da-doo.”

    Gen X Feral
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh KERMIE!!!! 🥹🥰 I remember seeing that movie at the theater when it came out. I was ten and was SO UPSET they wanted to cook Kermie, I adored him. The Muppet Show was a weekly event in my book.

    Marilynn Berry
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are there so many songs about rainbows?

    Tiny Dancer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Out here doing God's work bringing up the next generation of Muppet lovers *sniff!*

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    The idea of a “horrible” or “nightmare” mother-in-law is such a common trope that most would find it pretty lazy if it showed up in a novel or film. Indeed, it’s such a narrative crutch that it’s been overused to death, but, unfortunately, it’s also created the often hurtful stereotype that one’s partner’s parents are out to get you.

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    There is no denying that some folks do have horrible parents, but the real issue in these sorts of cases is that they are only horrible to their kid’s partner. After all, most folks are treated relatively well by their mom and dad, but this doesn’t mean their partners are treated the same way. However, there are so many families interested in actually being nice and spending quality time with their kid’s partners.

    #4

    My Door Bell Camera Alert Came On And I Saw My MIL With My Dog

    Woman sitting on a porch, hugging a dog with a fenced garden and white house in the background. Perfect day for amazing-mothers-in-law.

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    Tabitha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doggy getting a nice visit from Grandma!

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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MIL be like "If you ever need to bust out of here, look me up."

    Roshan Kassan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both seem to be living their best lives.

    Tamara
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow this one made me a bit sad. I hope she's not lonely

    Linda van A.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always bring a treat when I visit my granddog.

    sharyn turnicky
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dog people are always dog people. No expiration date

    ShyWahine
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it - How heart warming!!!!

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    #5

    My Puppy Has A Cut On Her Ear That Needs Protection, So My MIL Made Her A Little Snood To Keep It Still

    A greyhound wears a cute lion costume with knitted ears, looking directly at the camera.

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With little ears on it to stand in until puppy’s ears are healed!

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    #6

    Dog Is Sunny. He Was With His Previous Owner Who Kept Him In Cage All Day, Got Tired And Was About To Put Him Down At 6 Months. But My Mother-In-Law Adopted Him. Sunny Turned 16 This Year And Is The Goodest Boy Ever

    A smiling woman, a loving mother-in-law, holding a brown dog in a cozy living room setting.

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your mother in law is a GOOD person!!(And sunny is adorable)

    LiuLiu
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what is it with people getting dogs and then thinking they can just keep them in a cage and put them down because a dog is work or is inconvenient

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horrible horrible human and also put it down and not adopt it away? 🤢🤬

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    Deborah
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bravo for MIL! And may the person who was going to have him put down step in dog s**t with bare feet every day for eternity.

    connie scanlan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the name. When people ask for pet names I say Sunny

    Jules
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Top lady. I hope the scumsucker who was going to have the dog put down has already had Karma come visit big time.

    Janelle Collard
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sunny ended up with the *correct* person!

    Gypsy Lee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a special corner in the deepest levels of HELLoKitty for people who believe animals are disposable.

    zims
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it makes you feel better, vets wouldn't put down a perfectly healthy puppy, they'd just take custody of it (if possible.)

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    After all, it’s not hard to realize that, at the end of the day, every family is weird in its own way, for better or worse. So when you meet them, you are being invited into a very established world, with its own jokes, references and often a very deep history. The best families do what they can to make folks feel included.

    #7

    My Mother-In-Law Gave Me The Dress She Wore In High School In Lake Tahoe In 1960s

    Woman in floral dress takes a mirror selfie, showcasing her outfit with a thumbs-up gesture nearby.

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    30ninjazinmybag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the thumbs up coming from the right 😆

    Mark Howell
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that dress could talk, I'll bet it wasn't in the corner

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    #8

    My MIL Crochet My Cat Her Own Couch

    Cat sleeping on a crocheted cat-sized couch with a colorful blanket, emphasizing amazing mothers-in-law creativity.

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    Joshua David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its like a roseanne couch and granny squares!

    Livingwithcfs
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet she still mostly takes up the bed though

    Dee Rutherford
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a sweetie Both the cat and our mother-in-law.

    Jean Thompson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful! But MIL is lucky that the cat accepts it. My cat would sniff it, then walk away - never to go near it again!

    Steve Robert
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's more amazing that they actually use it!

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    #9

    Donation Received By A Local Pet Rescue ❤️

    Note on colorful knitted blankets from an amazing mother-in-law, explaining their handmade quality.

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    Angela C
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see just fine and I couldn't make them half this good

    Gen X Feral
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh bless her! That are GORGEOUS!

    CSC
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are very much good enough

    frinny
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this brings a tear to my eye

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    So for every “terrible in-law” story, there are wholesome examples of people who found new friends among their partner’s family. It’s a reminder that, at the end of the day, most people are actually quite decent and perfectly capable of being nice. Don’t let the decades of horrible stereotypes fool you.

    #10

    Our Two Families Don't Intermingle Much, But My Mother-In-Law Is Visiting From Nigeria, And Got My Parents Some Hand-Made Formal Wear!

    Couple in matching colorful attire stands together in a living room; Amazing-Mothers-In-Law theme.

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    Costa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mother looks distinctly underwhelmed.

    Joe Reaves
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's probably not her usual taste, but she's modelling it for a photo in a show of gratitude, which makes her a good person. And her husband seems to love his shirt lol.

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    Chewie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want that dress!😍😍😍

    Janice Sanz
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your mother looks perplexed, or something.

    RosenCranzLives
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love their colour palette! It's so ... refreshing...!

    Ben Aziza
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the color and pattern combo! Ps I fully understand the jeans are mandatory!

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    #11

    7th Wedding Anniversary Gift From My Mother-In-Law That She Hand Painted For Us❤️

    Wooden figurines of a couple on a swing, symbolizing amazing mothers-in-law relationships.

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    Deborah
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is incredible. Such a thoughtful gift.

    QueenKittyCat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An inter-racial couple that MIL approves of. Yay!

    Cyber
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think we should assume all MILs are racist or against inter-racial couples. It is the norm to accept and love all people/forms of love.

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    #12

    My 64 Year Old Mother-In-Law's First Time In The Ocean

    A joyful mother-in-law on the beach, wearing a red swimsuit and connected to a portable oxygen concentrator.

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    Apachebathmat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an amazing picture, I immediately smiled when I saw it

    30ninjazinmybag
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always crazy to hear as someone who lives 5mins away from the coast, that someone of this age experiencing it for the first time. I love the sea.

    Gen X Feral
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're so lucky! I've been to the ocean twice and touching the water made me feel so connected to the earth and all the sea life. Now I'm so far away and it calls to me like a Sirens song 😞

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    m6nbtfpx7q
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so sweet. Everyone should be able to see the ocean at least once in their lives.

    Tonyah Mcanelly
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The look of joy on her face is priceless .

    April Pickett
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope they slathered her with sunscreen - SPF 50 at least. She's excited and happy to be at the beach. Let's hope she wasn't in pain when she left.

    Janissary35680
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The sea! The sea!" (Xenophon, The Anabasis, 370 BCE)

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    #13

    Mother-In-Law Left This Outside Our Door Yesterday Since We Have Covid And Couldn't Go To The Store

    Homemade meal prepared by amazing mothers-in-law, featuring casseroles and side dishes on a kitchen counter.

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    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My MIL was the best, I miss her every day

    Lyoness
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the kind of mom I wish I'd had growing up

    nm (he/him)
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The quantity says is probably an ultra protective Greek mother.

    #14

    A Christmas Card My Mother In Law Made Of Me, My Partner And Our Two Dogs

    Watercolor of a winter walk with two figures and dogs among snowy trees, highlighting amazing mothers-in-law.

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    S Bow
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I would love this. I'd frame it.

    Julie S
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow this is amazing she should start a business.

    The Darkest Timeline
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That can take all the fun out of it; people shouldn’t have to monetize everything!

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    arthbach
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This started off life as a Christmas card, but surely it is now a framed piece of art, hanging on the wall.

    #15

    MIL Made Everyone A Personalised Gnome For Christmas. My Partner Is A Carpenter And I Love To Paint, As You Can Tell She Took Note Of How Much Taller He Is Than Me Haha. She Is So Talented And I Absolutely Love Them

    Knitted gnome dolls on a shelf, one holding a tool and the other with a paint palette, embodying amazing mothers-in-law creativity.

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    Oskar vanZandt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a little jealous of the purple beard...

    Jay Scales
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never before have I seen a knitted hammer!! :D Love it!

    Camilla Koutsos
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are wonderful. This “gnome” design is based on Tomte, a Scandinavian tradition.

    Meagan Glaser
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really dislike the gnome trend but if someone made me a personalized one out of love like this it would be my most treasured posession

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    #16

    My Mother In Law Knitted Me These Fuzzy Stump Socks Over The Last Two Skiing Seasons. They Keep Me Warm During The Winter When I’m Not Using My Prosthetics

    Child helping a man in a wheelchair adjust his prosthetic leg, symbolizing amazing mothers-in-law support and care.

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    glowworm2
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's very thoughtful of her. They look very cozy!

    Robert Trebor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Little boy looks perfectly comfortable with daddy's different legs.

    justagirl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    would these be easier to knit than normal socks?

    Lyoness
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought harder because of the size but then easier as regular socks have a huge bend what for the ankle so...maybe?

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    QueenKittyCat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how they're mismatched which makes them matching to me.

    Midoribird Aoi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems to be using this as a teaching moment with the little guy

    Lyoness
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Acceptance and protection. Love that.

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    #17

    Mother-In-Law And I Did A Collab For My Newborn Coming Soon! She Knitted The Hat And I Crocheted The Dress

    Crocheted red and green baby dress with matching hat, a thoughtful gift from amazing mothers-in-law.

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    glowworm2
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's going to be the cutest little strawberry!

    Michelle C
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last post made me tear up and this one made me cry tears of happiness! This is more of the wholesome content we need here on BP!

    Floeckchen
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now play "Strawberry Girl" by Blackmore's Night. It is extra fitting since Candice wrote the song for her own newborn daughter.

    Gypsy Lee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adorable! I would wear that! I wouldn’t be nearly as cute in it as a newbie but my heart would still be singing.

    Earonn -
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ohhh, I need to knit for a baby, I might do a strawberry hat!

    #18

    My MIL Got A Tattoo Of My Halloween Baby's Footprints. When I Asked Her What The Stars Meant, She Said, "The Twins." I Miscarried Identical Twin Boys, And I Didn't Think Anyone Cared About Them Anymore Except Me 🥹

    Hand tattoo with intricate design representing amazing mothers-in-law theme.

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    April Pickett
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so beautiful. Quit chopping those onions!

    Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one really got to me too. Just knowing she wasn’t alone in her grief 💜

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    Kari Panda
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, this is the one that got me crying. The pain a miscarriage brings lingers deep and is often brushed off by outsiders, especially once a pregnancy was finally successful. For the MIL to acknowledge and honour her grandchildren that way is more touching than words could describe.

    Michelle C
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m a twin and my heart is naught but tears of sadness and happiness at once right now. What a compassionate and caring gesture! 🤍

    Awia
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my. Who is cutting onions in here

    Margaret B Matherne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This really hit me. I miscarried twice and was told I was doing too much! I did have 4 children. All grown up and wonderful people! I do think and pray for the ones not here. They were my babies too.

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    #19

    My Mother-In-Law And Her Then-Boyfriend Back In The Late '70s...i Think I've Seen Him Somewhere Before

    A woman smiles next to a man in a plaid shirt, representing amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this man barely aged in 50 years? Damn, he was sexy then and he still is

    SheHulk
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    L.A. story is one of my favourite movies! Lucky MIL!

    Joshua David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I went to Vegas for NYE 2006, we stayed at the Planet Hollywood. Inside the room as the smoking jacket he wore on The Jerk and i was star struck by that alone. He is a teeny tiny man.

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just some philosophy major. What was he ever going to do with that?

    Nancy Lynch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did her boyfriend play the banjo a lot?

    Cindy Brick
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Freaky, huh... did he play the banjo back then, too?

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    #20

    My Mother-In-Law Sharpied And Sewed This Pillow For Our 9-Week-Old Son (Calvin)’s Bedroom

    Cozy chair with a cartoon pillow and stuffed tiger, plant nearby, illustrating amazing mothers-in-law home decor style.

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    Leigh
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big fan! Love how Watterson refused to let his comic be commercialized.

    Joe Reaves
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the kid turns out to be trouble, they have no one to blame but themselves lol.

    frinny
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    massive calvin and hobbes fan, i love this

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    #21

    My MIL Noticed That The Squirrels She Feeds Always Come From The Same Spot In The Bushes, So She Made Them An Arch To Run Through

    Squirrel beneath a floral arch in a garden, surrounded by lush green leaves.

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    #22

    My MIL Heard I Was Feeling Under The Weather

    Tulips and groceries on a table, a thoughtful gesture from an amazing mother-in-law.

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    #23

    This Guy's Mother-In-Law Spent A Year Planning A Wholesome Long Con Surprise

    Amazing mother-in-law surprises family by playing fiddle beautifully at Christmas without sheet music.

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    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an accomplishment! Not an easy instrument to learn.

    Rob D
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not at all. I've picked up guitar, bass, drums and piano on my own, decent enough to be in a band that booked shows, but utterly failed at the violin...could not get a tolerable sound out that that thing.

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    Angela C
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're never too old to learn something new

    Gypsy Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually very inspiring. I bought a cello ages ago but still haven’t ever learned/used it because ..life… & I felt I was too old at this point. Clearly not. 💜

    The Darkest Timeline
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In general, fiddling is done by rote and by ear

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    #24

    My Sweet Mother-In-Law Just Finished This Quilt For Me. It's Called 'Breaking Free'. It Took Her Over A Year

    Elderly woman proudly displaying a colorful, geometric quilt outdoors, symbolizing amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone whose mother has been quilting for 50 years, that pattern would be super tedious

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mil is just now remembering the 70s..

    Sven Horlemann
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great effect. You could look hours at it.

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    #25

    I Married Into A Family That Has 5 Boys. When My Husband And I Go In For A Few Days, My Mother-In-Law Always Sits Out A Basket With Girly Filled Items To Make Me Feel More At Home!

    Basket filled with beauty products and hair tools, a gift idea for amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Joshua David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the little things i always say.

    hilary 10
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a lady that would have liked at least one daughter amongst the sons

    Austzn
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    1 year ago

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    Thoughtful and sexist.

    #26

    My Mother-In-Law Surprised My Father-In-Law On His Route Today With My Son...it's Hard To Tell Who Is Happier

    A smiling man sitting in a mail truck with a child, showcasing an amazing bond.

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    #27

    Mother-In-Law Reveals She "Used To Do Some Sketching When She Was Younger"

    Fashion sketches of two stylish dresses, illustrating elegant design ideas for amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Manic Mama
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look like the drawings on the front of dressmaking patterns.

    Linda Riebel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember dress patterns like that!

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    #28

    Game Of Thrones Blanket Made My Mother-In-Law. She Has Made A Lot Of Blankets And Such But This Is By Far My Favorite

    Child sitting near a handmade Game of Thrones quilt; a thoughtful Amazing-Mothers-In-Law gift.

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    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I can't even sew up the hole in my jeans pocket.

    Graf666Orlok
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    JESUS CHRIST!!! I dont know anything about knitting but this is a god damned masterpiece!

    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As proven by the fact that this is crochet! :D But never mind - you are right, it's a great work!

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    Earonn -
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    personally, I find it even harder in crochet, as these fabulous MILs did. In knitting a colour change is quite easy, you just have to remember that a stitch isn't a perfect square and plan accordingly.

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    #29

    My Mother-In Law Just Gave Me This... I'm Having A Baby Tomorrow

    Embroidered handkerchief with poem, symbolizing love and tradition for amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Theora Fifty-five Johnson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I received one from an aunt, for my son. his bride carried it at their wedding.

    Gracie Mae
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dang...didn't come here to cry so early in the morning! that's so awesome!

    Vera Diblikova
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope is all over and you are a happy mama.

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    #30

    My Mother In Law Got Me A Shirt With My Best Friend On It

    A woman in a tank top featuring a cat print holds an orange and white cat in her arms.

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    Tempest
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best friend looks so happy to be imprinted!

    Duxall Inarow
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wait a minute – the *cat* is your best friend? and your MIL knows it?

    #31

    Blanket My Mother-In-Law Made For My Kids

    Colorful knitted blanket showcasing retro video game characters, crafted with love by amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people are so artistic with their hands, while I have trouble holding a fork!

    Brian Droste
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can I have that? Me thinks not. Made for OPs kids.

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    #32

    My Mother-In-Law Wanted Me To Teach Her How To Paint A Silly Giraffe This Morning. Here They Are!

    Colorful giraffe paintings held by a person in a tie-dye shirt, showcasing creative artwork by amazing mothers-in-law.

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    #33

    My Mother-In-Law Moved In With Us A Year Ago To Care For Her. She Has Alzheimers And Can't Focus On Anything Too Long Except One Thing, Watching The Patriots Play On TV (She'll Watch The Whole Game). A Family Member Sent Her These Footsy Pajamas And Nightcap; She Couldn't Be Happier

    My Mother-In-Law Moved In With Us A Year Ago To Care For Her. She Has Alzheimers And Can't Focus On Anything Too Long Except One Thing, Watching The Patriots Play On TV (She'll Watch The Whole Game). A Family Member Sent Her These Footsy Pajamas And Nightcap; She Couldn't Be Happier

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    #34

    My Mother-In-Law Paints Many Of These Stones So That They Can Be Left In Public Places For Strangers To Find

    Decorative heart-shaped stones painted with intricate designs alongside a penny, highlighting amazing creativity.

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She his talented! And she will bring happiness to so many people :-) I found a painted rock in a public place once with a note that if I find it, I can have it, I've had it for years, I look at it every day and I still smile

    Kiss Army
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one in my car that I found many years ago and it has followed me into four different cars.

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    QueenKittyCat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These stones look like edible cookies. Which brings on more smiles I feel.

    SueG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The intricacy! So beautiful.

    Linda Riebel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe this country will survive....

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    #36

    My Mother-In-Law Made Me These Plant Marker Rocks For Fathers Day! I Love Them

    Painted garden rocks labeled as peppers, carrots, herbs, tomatoes, and strawberries, a thoughtful gift idea.

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a good idea, for some obscure reason I don't like normal plant markers, but I love these

    Mabelbabel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are far more practical than most standard markers-mine are the usual long stick things that stand vertically and can be hard to read. But these would be far clearer and easier to follow. I think I'll be painting some stones over winter!

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    Graf666Orlok
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I truly believe that hand made gifts are the best. M girlfriend hasnt bought me a gift in the last 6 years. I am beyond wealthy in yuletide, samhain, walpurgisnact and birthday blankets. Even on our snowiest nights, I am well warm with her and the animals beneath our ancient covers

    Suck it Trebek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We di this in our garden! My daughter is an artist and has made some really beautiful ones over the years. Sometimes I don't want to put them where they're just going to get dirty.

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    #37

    Vacationing With My Boyfriend's Family Tomorrow, His Mom Fills A Hole In My Heart ❤️ (Mine Passed When I Was 18, So Blessed With A Mil Like Her)

    Text messages expressing excitement and safety wishes, highlighting bonding with amazing mothers-in-law.

    My boyfriends parents both, but especially his mom, they treat me like I'm their own. This will be my 3rd vacation with them, we always meet at their house and drive south together. I adore his whole family, I love that they love me too, and his mom is my best friend. Whenever we go to their house for dinner, I can hardly get in the door before she squeals, "my wine drinking buddy is here!" & pours me a glass. 🤣🥰 I lost my mom to cancer when I was 18, and I was very close with her. Nobody will ever replace her, but having such a loving MIL who makes sure to always include me and tell me she loves me, it certainly does some healing things for the soul. ❤️

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that's your boyfriend becomes your husband and that you have many years together!

    frinny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My MIL is exactly the same, my mum died when I was 11 (met my husband when i was 16) and shes just looked after me ever since (i'm 43 now)

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    #38

    My MIL Has Been Feeding The Squirrels

    A squirrel on a table with bamboo background, focus on its curious gaze.

    This little chonk has been taking advantage of the free food available from my MIL. Time to go on a diet methinks.

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    30ninjazinmybag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please madam, may I have some more.

    Gingersnap In Iowa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Methinks, the little chonk disagrees.🤔

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone's gonna have a great hibernation.

    Russell Rieckenberg
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on the time of year. This is what a typical squirrel looks like in November in my part of the world.

    Cool crow
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Please ma'am. May I have some more?"

    Jemima Bauer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would explain where all my birdseed has been disappearing to.

    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a pregger lady squirrel 🐿️

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    #39

    My Mother-In-Law Sends The Best Cards

    Handwritten list of fun activities from amazing mother-in-law for a family visit, on a wooden table.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandma better start taking her vitamins.

    Gracie Mae
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    grandkids definitely keep us active & young!

    Margaret B Matherne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you think she knew all of the boxes would be checked?

    Crissy Newbury
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandson’s name is Quinn.

    ElfVibratorGlitter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it was sent to the Ops daughter before she comes to visit Grandma.

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    #40

    My Mother-In-Law Has A Dog Watering Station For People Walking Their Dogs!

    Outdoor table with dog figurines, water bottles, and sanitizer. Doormat reads "You had me at WOOF." Perfect for amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see MIL put out a waste basket for the empty water bottles.

    Earonn -
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our local park has a public water station to refill your bottle. There's always a bowl for the dogs there. It's not fastened to the station, everyone could take it away. If that happens, I've never noticed and the dog owners replace it quickly. It's just such a sweet thing. No, it's not getting exceedingly hot here, we're in Scotland. :)

    Hayhaypaula
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the sanitizer, poop bags, recycling can, with the water, but what are coasters for? To take home?

    Margaret B Matherne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish there were more people like her in our world today.

    Mary Gillis
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be friends with this lady

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    #41

    My MILGets Me 😂

    Crochet emergency keychain with colorful yarns, gifted by amazing mothers-in-law during the holidays.

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    Midoribird Aoi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love this. I can only crochet chains and one or two stitch types, but it is work for my hands while t listen and read other things. Very calming. Too bad the carpal tunnel doesn't let me do it much.

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    #42

    My Mother-In-Law Bought Our Cat An Anti-Anxiety Bed. This Is The Resulting Belly

    Fluffy cat lounging comfortably on a cozy gray blanket.

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    Shark bait hoo haha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought one of those for my chihuahua puppy 2 years ago. He still has it and it's his "relief" bed now lol

    Earonn -
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know it was anti anxiety, I got my cat one just because it's fluffy and looks very cozy to lie in. She even got her own heat lamp (the halogen one that I in my human confusion thought of as "my desk lamp"). Guys, there's nothing like a cozy and warm pet all curled up to make your life a bit better.

    #43

    My Mother In Law Brought These To Me Last Night. She Said They Were Her Mom’s

    Colorful stacked bowls on a kitchen counter, symbolizing amazing mothers-in-law's creativity in organizing spaces.

    Never have collected anything like this, but I always admire all the old PYREX bowls my grandmother still has/ uses to this day. I was telling my MIL about them and she wanted me to have these ones . They’re pretty nice and it seems to be a full set !

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have this set, and it makes me smile every time I use it. I love the color, I love the stability, I love how practical they are, and it reminds me of the person who gave it to me and it always makes my cooking taste better

    SomeFaustkateer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NEVER put them in the dishwasher. It will scratch and eventually remove the colors. Also, there’s a code on the bottom that can tell you the approximate year they were made.

    Multa Nocte
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had this set when I was little and I remember us all calling the largest one "the big yellow mixing bowl" and everyone knew which one we meant.

    beccabootie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had one of the big yellow ones. I dropped it and it exploded all over the kitchen.

    The Pretenders
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have most of these (not the green one). They were my great aunt's bowls.

    Melinda Flick
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My MIL had that set. I think her daughter got it. I liked them a lot.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have the bread making bowl my GGGrandmother brought with her from Norway in the 1880s (you've seen reproductions, I'm sure. The bowl is a creamy color with a pink & blue band around the top. Only this one is 150 years old).

    JDartz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a childhood memory. My mom used these to make chocolate pudding and I can still hear the sound of the beaters hitting the sides of the bowl.

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    #44

    My MIL Read That My Favorite Thing Is Being Discontinued, So She Ordered Me A Case ❤️

    Nestlé Nesquik Banana Milkshake Mix, bulk pack on checkered tablecloth, showcasing vibrant yellow lids.

    Banana milk reminds me of going with my dad and little brother to get donuts. It’s one of the simplest joys in my life, and I’m going to miss it.

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    Shark bait hoo haha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never heard of banana flavored Nesquik. I still drink chocolate Nesquik to this day (this morning to be exact) and I am 58 years old.

    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Banana flavouring tastes very little like modern bananas. If I recall correctly, it was based on a banana variety or cultivar that has since become extinct. Your suggestion is obviously healthier, but to trigger that nostalgia OP would likely need to seek out other food items made with banana flavouring.

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    Gracie Mae
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP should look for recipes to make her own when she runs out. I bet dehydrating some bananas & grinding to powder would make it possible

    Wendy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard of Nesquik but not the banana flavor!

    sharyn turnicky
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful MIL I never had banana flavor

    The Darkest Timeline
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it was discontinued in 2014 but you can buy it on Amazon so I guess it made a comeback

    The Darkest Timeline
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a new one on me; I loved the strawberry flavor as a kid but haven’t had it in years

    Jenny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just the smell of this stuff makes me feel sick. I like bananas but can't abide banana flavoured foods and drinks.

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    #45

    The Mother-In-Law's Creation

    Child in an orange penguin sweater holding a snack, standing on a green grassy area, smiling.

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    LB
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute AFF? Cute as ficking fick

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    Rachel Kaufman Parra
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would've been my son's dream shirt when he was little as his favorite color is orange and his favorite animal is a penguin!

    Bell-icose
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should never doink your mother in law. No matter how cute he turns out, your wife will never forgive you for making a baby with her mother.

    #46

    My MIL Held A Birthday Party For Their 14yo Dog

    Dog sitting at a decorated table with balloons and a cake, themed for Amazing-Mothers-In-Law celebration.

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    Joshua David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine was 13 and this past Sunday was when he went to heaven.

    Gracie Mae
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my DIL does this--not sure if she does it for herself or the grandkids, but I think it's the sweetest thing ever! (She's a great mom & I love her like she's my own)

    #47

    My MIL Said She Had “Some” Floss She Wasn’t Using And Offered To Send It To Me. I Now Have “Some” Floss

    Organized embroidery threads in various colors on the floor, showcasing creativity and precision, inspired by amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Deborah
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG. It must have taken years to collect some floss. And I bet there are a number of discontinued colors in there. Cool.

    The Mediterranean Fruit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandma probably has this much embroidery thread as well. She needs so much because she can do one dishtowel in two days!

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    Stacy Bender
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What happened to the (empty) cookie tin it's supposed to come with? 😁

    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work in a seniors home and embroider as a hobby, I've collected a lot of floss from little old ladies who can't do it anymore.. I love sharing my work with them.

    Gourdeous
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is floss a non-UK term for embroidery thread? I haven't heard that before

    Serena Myers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nor me, before I scrolled down I had a vision of endless packs of dental floss, lol.

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    Learner Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As I scrolled up I was expecting dental floss, definitely not embroidery thread!

    zims
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's how they get you.

    The Other Guest
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow - I've heard of achieving SABLE before (stash accumulation beyond life expectancy), but never to the degree where someone else can achieve it by inheritance! I'm impressed & more than a little bit envious. What a generous gift!

    Joshua David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶The flossie flossie. Wear them gold and diamond rings shoppin for expensive things....🎶

    WayoftheStarPrincess
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandma did this for me like, 10 years ago too! She has been expecting to die the past 20 years and started giving away things she wants certain people to have so her minimalistic and overly practical sons wouldn't take and toss or sell them. I got aaaaall of her embroidery stuff. My grandma hated embroidery pretty much so it turned out most of it had belonged to her mother in turn. So now I am determined to learn to make my satin stitch super neat and finish that damn table cloth neither of us three has managed to complete yet. Grandma passed this year and I miss her like the night misses the sun, but I have these sweet memories of her to treasure. I hope my continued stitching journey makes her proud.

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    #48

    My Wife And I Are Expecting Our First Child In February. During A Recent Vacation My Mother In Law Decorated The Baby Room As A Surprise. We Were Blown Away

    Nursery with crib, cozy chair, and a rocking horse, designed by amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Tabitha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This can be good, or bad. If MIL sticks to your design and plans, then OK, one less thing you have to do. BUT if she goes way TF off base and does everything her way which is the diametric opposite of your way, then it is bad bad bad, and now you have to go through the effort to undo her s**t and redo the nursery to your specs.

    April Pickett
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who's complaining about this room? Parents to be seem happy, I think it's beautiful.

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    beccabootie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you OK with all of that gray for a child?

    GPawesomeness
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is neutral so the parents can add their splashes of color as they wish, I think it was thoughtful!

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    zatrisha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is beautiful, but where is the colour?

    Oskar vanZandt
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be in added soft furnishings and accents? A more colourful mobile would also add a bit of zing?

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    Cool crow
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the background. It will be easy to add your own touches over time.

    Ryn
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    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a lovely thing to do! ❤️❤️

    Margaret B Matherne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw Grandmom was so thoughtful. I am sure she remembers when she could have used the wonderful HELP!

    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how neutral this is. And I LOVE the convert-a-crib. That will make an amazing head/footboard one day.

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    #49

    A Legend Of Zelda Quilt My MIL Made For Me! The Stitching Includes Non-Nes Controller Patterns, But I Let Her Slide On That Detail

    Pixel art quilt featuring iconic video game symbols, an amazing gift idea for mothers-in-law who love gaming.

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    #50

    They All Live In Her Property!! They Like, Come Up And Eat Out Of Her Hand! It’s So Cute

    A table set in the yard with colorful plates for deer, designed by an amazing mother-in-law.

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    Judy Reynolds
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the antler in the little wagon!!

    Leigh
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would never feed a wild ani.mal. i love them them wild. When they learn to associate people with food it causes all sort of problems for the animals.

    #51

    This Fathers Day Cake My Mother-In-Law Made For Her Dad! He’s 86 Years Young

    Elegant chocolate and cherry cake on a glass platter, symbolizing thoughtful gifts from amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Robert Trebor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the diving board. I want to jump in.

    Joshua David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The chocolate around the cake is perfect! That's hard to pull off!

    #52

    This Is So Cute

    TARDIS table runner gift from amazing mother-in-law with Doctor Who pun and swallow accents.

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    #53

    My MIL Makes Themed Scarves For Every Holiday

    Fluffy cat wearing a pink bandana, sitting on a patterned rug in a cozy room.

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    m6nbtfpx7q
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a sweet gesture on a stunning kitty

    #54

    MIL Made This To-Scale Sized Soft Soccer Ball For My 6 Year Old Son To Kick Around Inside

    Crocheted soccer ball on a couch, showcasing amazing handicraft skills.

    My 6 year old son loves to play soccer. But with winter coming, and space in our home being limited, there aren't many places that he can safely kick a soccer ball around inside. So my MIL made this soccer ball for him for the winter.

    I told her it might be the cutest thing she's ever made, and my son absolutely loves it.

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    #55

    Mother-In-Law Gave Us Her Huge Jade Plant From Her Yard

    Wheelbarrow with tree branches, illustrating creative outdoor work with amazing mothers-in-law’s green thumb skills.

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    Don't listen to me
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous. I didn't know they grew that big. Hope they transplant ok.

    Austzn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a unit! I've only ever seen these things in tiny house pots. It looks more healthy this way.

    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And there are FIVE cuttings behind yours!!!

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    #56

    Came To Water My In-Laws' Plants While They Were Out Of Town And Found My MIL Had Protected My Favourite Plant From The Sun As We Are Having A Heatwave

    White umbrella covering a potted plant on stone steps in a garden, showcasing care and love, as seen with amazing mothers-in-law.

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    #57

    My MIL Gifted This To My SO, And Signed It The Day She Passed. Its Very Special To Him And Signed With Metallic Sharpie. How Can We Protect The Writing?

    Game controller with loving message from mother, "To John, Love Mom," showcasing amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Nikki Bastian
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Retire this one and turn it to a display piece. Let a different, less important controller become encrusted in gamer grime.

    Graf666Orlok
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You dont use it. Buy a replacement and display this one.

    Traveling Lady Railfan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not clear nail polish, not spray clear coat, not clear tape. You might be better off taking a high resolution photograph of the writing and getting this made into a decal or a wrap to put on to the controller, ( have several made in case it wears off)

    #58

    POV: You've Traveled 6000 Mi And Your Mil Sets Up The Guest Room For Your Arrival

    Sewing machine on a wooden table with flowers, showcasing amazing creativity by mothers-in-law.

    Some people have cr*ppy in-laws, but I can safely say mine are the best. Also, this is a great machine (for anyone looking for something simple and bulletproof). She's had it forever (wedding present from her mom), doesn't sew, and has always been very generous in letting me use hers. She picked the frangipanes from their tree, too. She has been diagnosed with the big C recently, and is tired and feeling unwell a lot of the time. She's always thinking of others. I'm so, so lucky to have her as my second mom. 🥰

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    Shannon Donnelly
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best wishes for her speedy recovery <3

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    #59

    My 84-Year-Old Mother-In-Law Gave Me This Treasure, Which Is Full Of Random Little Surprises

    A hand holding a vintage "Joy of Cooking" book with yellow tape, great gift idea for amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Deborah
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's nothing like an old, well-used cookbook, annotated with love over the years.

    Blair Logue
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that was my first cookbook still use it sometimes

    April Pickett
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I gave mine to my daughter, I want it back. There are some really good recipes in there as well as some that are so bad that you would never make them.

    #60

    Mother In Law Came Back From An Estate Sale With A Giant Gift For Me

    Yarn collection organized on the floor with a dog nearby, showcasing creativity and interest, related to amazing mothers-in-law.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you have enough yard for the next while.

    Julia Brodin
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jokes on you, I'd finish that in a month 😆

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    #61

    My Mother-In-Law Made Me This Birthday Cake!

    A shield-shaped cake on a table, designed with blue, red, and yellow accents, an amazing mothers-in-law gift idea.

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    #62

    Asked My Mother-In-Law If She Could Just Flick The Kettle On For Me And This Is What She Brings Me Back :)

    Cup of coffee and sugar next to a laptop, a cozy setup reflecting amazing mothers-in-law's hospitality.

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    #63

    My Mother In Laws Eurovision Buffet, Bless Her

    Festive table setup with fruit arrangements and framed photos, showcasing creative amazing mother-in-law decor.

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    Karina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is that Graham Norton on the table, or do I need new eyes?

    Seán Baron
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! The other picture is Terry Wogan.

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    #64

    My Mother-In-Law Kept My Daughter's Gingerbread House From Last Year

    Gingerbread house with pretzel walls and candy decorations, showcasing amazing creativity often found in mother-in-law gifts.

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    Manic Mama
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's adorable, but do you not have ants etc where you live?

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the gingerbread man in the hot tub.

    Traveling Lady Railfan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, it is exceptionally cute and a shame to eat it...

    Kit Black
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For all those wondering, several light coats of spray shellac...

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    #65

    My Bridal Shower Was On But We Canceled It. My Mother In Law (To Be) Still Went All Out And Made Me These Amazing Cupcakes Even Though The Party Was Canceled

    Cupcakes with rose-like frosting decoration on a black plate, showcasing amazing creativity and style.

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    #66

    My Mother And Mother-In-Law Supply Us With Fresh Flowers From Their Gardens Every Week During Season. Always Makes My Day

    Two vases of colorful flowers on a wooden countertop, symbolizing thoughtful gestures from amazing mothers-in-law.

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    #67

    My Mother In Law Gave My Her Orchids ❤️

    Various potted orchids on a patio, showcasing vibrant greenery and blooms, associated with amazing mothers-in-law.

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    #68

    My Mother In Law Knew How To Combine My Gaming And Music In One Gift

    Unique guitar made from a PlayStation console on a green table, showcasing creative craftsmanship.

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    #69

    My Mother In Law Made Me This For My Birthday

    Creative cake featuring animated characters, perfect for amazing mothers-in-law celebrations.

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    Linda Riebel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I had gotten to have a MIL. (she died 25 years before husband and I met).

    #70

    Randomly Told My MIL I Liked Unicorn Coffee Cups... Behold, My Christmas Present . My Husband And I Are Fighting Over Who Gets To Take It To Work

    Person holding a unicorn mug with a rainbow design, showcasing a creative gift idea for amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Robert Trebor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 40th birthday I got socks and elephants, Still have some of them 35 years later.

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    #71

    From My MIL. It’s Been A Rough Year For Everyone, This Warmed My Heart

    Text conversation expressing love and gratitude between individuals, highlighting amazing mothers-in-law.

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    #72

    My Mother-In-Law Has Bestowed Her Floss Stash Upon Me! So Excited

    Organized embroidery threads in a box, showcasing vibrant colors favored by amazing mothers-in-law.

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    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have those boxes and cards that you wind the floss on and a thing that sits on the side of the box that holds the card & you. turn the handle to wind the floss on it. Haven't done any cross stitch in a long time because I can't see those tiny squares like I used to. One year I almost went blind doing so much that I made people for Christmas I made my SIL a thing with roses that had almost 50 colors in close shades of pink, yellow, peach, green and cream.

    Deborah
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sooo jealous right now!

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    #73

    Props To My MIL For An Amazing Brisket!

    Plate of brisket, green beans, mashed potatoes, and a roll, showcasing a delicious meal, invoking amazing mothers-in-law vibes.

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    #74

    So Glad My MIL Is Amazing

    Text exchange showing a thoughtful message from an amazing mother-in-law asking about breakfast preferences.

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    #75

    Was Really Struggling With Depression Yesterday, So My MIL Took Me To The Garden Centre. Picked Up This Little Beauty

    Hanging plant in a terra cotta pot with trailing green vines.

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    String of pearls, a member of the daisy family and native to South Africa.

    #76

    My Mother-In-Law Bought Is The Coolest Wreath

    Pixel art Christmas wreath with gaming icons and a red bow, perfect for amazing mothers-in-law who love video games.

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    #77

    Can We Talk About How Sweet It Was Of My Mother-In-Law To Buy Me A Skein Of Yarn For Christmas To Make Her A Blanket For Her Birthday. And Added A Giftcard In Case I Needed More

    Yarn gift from Joann, possibly from amazing mothers-in-law, with hidden message inside.

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    #78

    I Told My MIL I'd Like Anything From The Ordinary For Christmas

    Skincare products from The Ordinary lined up on a wooden floor, highlighting an amazing collection for mothers-in-law.

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no idea what the ordinary is but I thought you were going to say you'd like "something out of the ordinary for Christmas" ...

    Joshua David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you're looking at the website by now. It's very affordable luxury by way of skincare.

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    #79

    MIL Bought These For Us To Use On Christmas Day

    Elegant Chanel cutlery set in a wooden box, showcasing stylish design fromą amazing mothers-in-law.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chanel made silverware? I never knew that.

    RagDollLali
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently so do Prada and Versace, and they cost just as much as you think they would

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    #80

    This Is So Sweet, My MIL Sent This

    Text message from Mimi expressing love and excitement about becoming a grandmother, highlighting amazing mothers-in-law.

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