We're a party celebrating a friend of FI's who completed her PhD in something medical (drawing a blank on the specifics). She's crazy impressive- a single mom of 5 who worked full time while in school! They both grew up in a rough area without a lot of happy stories so FI is super-excited about her success.
The party is being hosted by her parents and kids and the invitations are impressive- fancier and more expensive than our wedding invitations!
We want to her her a gift but have no idea what's appropriate. In my family, we'd just go with a ridiculous bottle of champagne but FI tells me it isn't appropriate for her.
Any ideas on what to give? I've only met her a few times so I don't know her taste and, while FI wants to be thoughtful, he's clueless!
Thanks!