41 Thoughtful Gifts For Aunts, From Luxe Silk PJs To A Custom Zodiac Candle - iNews Planet - Latest News from the UK and Around the World

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side by side graphic showing a zodiac candle and a pickleball set on a gradient peach background — The best gifts for aunts include items for self-care and activities you can do together. Lauren Savoie/Business Insider

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Whether you see your aunt as your cool older sibling, parental figure, or role model, she plays an important role in your life. As such, your aunt deserves a gift that’s as special as she is.

This year, give your favorite aunt something thoughtful that really shows you care. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. Whether it’s something to celebrate a milestone birthday or a small stocking stuffer, we’ve come up with plenty of gifts your aunt (or whatever nickname she goes by!) will appreciate.

This gift guide includes a sponsored product that has been suggested by Bombas. It also meets our editorial criteria in terms of quality and value.*

A spacious crossbody bag

The Baggu x Collina Strada Nylon Crescent Bag in “Blue Thorn” stirred debate concerning AI in fashion. Baggu, Gabrielle Chase/Business Insider

Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bag

Our pick for the best trendy crossbody bag, the Baggu crescent bag is a social media darling. Made of recycled nylon, the medium crescent bag is super spacious. This makes it a great choice for days out on the town. Plus, you can’t go wrong with the brand’s colorful prints.

A colorful water bottle

Owala FreeSip Water Bottle

Owala’s FreeSip water bottle comes in a variety of vibrant colors. Under the locking lid, you’ll find a sipping straw and gulp spout. The FreeSip also keeps drinks cold, is easy to clean, and will help your aunt stay hydrated. Read our full Owala FreeSip review.

The best pair of socks

Bombas Women’s Performance Tennis Ankle Socks (3-Pack)

They may just seem like a basic, everyday accessory, but socks are among the most underrated gifts you can give. Bombas spent two years perfecting their gym socks, and we think they got it right. With thoughtful innovations like a blister tab and cushioned foot beds, her feet will notice the difference. Bombas also donates a pair to a homeless shelter for every pair purchased.

*Sponsored by Bombas

A fun new hobby you can try together

Recess Pickleball Go-To Gift for Her

Whether she’s already a seasoned pickler or a complete newbie, this stylish pickleball set from Recess comes with everything she needs to get dink-ing on the court.

A set of baking storage containers

Prepworks ProKeeper+ 9-piece Baking Storage Set

Give the gift of organization to the aunt who loves to bake. This 9-piece baking storage set keeps baking supplies fresh while keeping the pantry looking clean. Each container is made for a specific ingredient, and the lid includes an accessory (like a level for flour or a sifter for baking soda).

A retro-inspired baking dish

Great Jones Hot Dish

This is not your grandma’s casserole dish. It’s oven-safe, dishwasher-friendly, and totally adorable. Any aspiring home cook will appreciate this practical and beautiful addition to their cookware collection.

A luxurious lip balm

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is a small but luxurious treat she can add to her nighttime routine. It’s thicker than your average balm and leaves lips plump and soft. Plus, it comes in a variety of yummy flavors like berry, pumpkin spice, and vanilla.

A handheld massager

Therabody Theragun Mini

Treat her to a lifetime of massages with this easy-to-use tool. The Theragun Mini is perfectly portable so she can get much-needed muscle relief at home or on the go.

A funky pair of pajamas

Printfresh Long Sleep Set

For the one who loves getting dressed up every morning, why not help her get excited about getting dressed for bed each night, too? There’s something about slipping into a matching pajama set that makes going to sleep a lot more fun. This pair from Printfresh comes in all sorts of bold, colorful prints she’ll love.

A candle customized for her birthday

Birthdate Co. Candle

Whether she’s obsessed with her birthday, astrology, or both, this unique candle is a win. Birthdate used the teachings of numerology, tarot, and astrology to curate 365 unique candles — one for every birthdate of the year. Each candle boasts its own scent and packaging laden with tidbits about their personality, traits, and other spiritual secrets.

A countertop compost bin

Bamboozle Bamboo Compost Bin

If your aunt is always looking for ways to lead a more sustainable life, a countertop compost bin makes for a thoughtful gift. This one has a sleek look and a replaceable charcoal filter that absorbs odors, so they don’t have to worry about their food waste stinking up the kitchen.

Sweet treats from Milk Bar

Milk Bar The Little Somethings Box

Gift your aunt a box filled with goodies from New York City’s famous bakery delivered right to her front door. There is no need to settle for one cookie: Milk Bar’s Little Somethings Box includes a gorgeous tin filled with six assorted cookies, a box of a dozen chocolate birthday truffles, and a dozen birthday cake truffles.

A bracelet of a loved one’s handwriting

Caitlyn Minimalist Custom Handwriting Bracelet

This handwriting bracelet is a sentimental and unique gift your aunt will cherish. You can choose between gold, sterling silver, or rose gold and add your own handwritten words to show your aunt just how much she means to you. Or, choose a handwriting sample from another person special to them, like their parent or child.

A chic monogram mug

Tiled Margot Monogram Mug

Every sip from this stylish mug will let her feel like she’s been transported to a chic Parisian cafe. Inspired by French bistro tilework, this monogram mug is beautifully exquisite as it is personal.

A cozy cashmere beanie

Naadam The Essential Ribbed Cashmere Beanie

Just in time for chilly winter days, this 100% cashmere beanie will keep their head soft and warm in style.

Custom shampoo and conditioner for her hair goals

Personalized Shampoo and Conditioner Set

Wash day can get more exciting with Function of Beauty’s customized shampoo and conditioner set. After taking a short hair quiz, she will have a unique shampoo and conditioner formula to cater specifically to her hair’s needs.

A waterproof ebook reader that’s great for traveling

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

For the aunt who’s a bookworm, the Kindle Paperwhite brings her an easier reading experience especially when traveling. The ultra-lightweight Kindle Paperwhite offers a waterproof feature, up to ten-week battery life, and a vast selection of books to leisurely enjoy whenever.

A soft silk sleep mask

Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask

Made with the finest silk, this soft sleep mask leaves her skin fresh and lets her slip into a blissful slumber.

A gift card for her favorite food or meal

Goldbelly Gift Card

If she’s craving hometown food or something new, Goldbelly has everything and more to feed her appetite. From deep-dish pizza to bagels, Goldbelly offers hundreds of options from restaurants, chefs, and food subscription boxes that ship nationwide.

A stylish throw blanket to help stay warm

Brooklinen Striped Lambswool Throw Blanket

This cozy striped throw blanket is a quintessential lounge accessory that won’t clash with any decor thanks to its neutral hues. She’ll appreciate the Brooklinen blanket’s warmth and style every time she snuggles with it this winter season.

Monthly deliveries of fresh coffee from all over the world

Atlas Coffee Club Subscription

Atlas Coffee Club lets its members try freshly roasted, single-origin coffee from all corners of the globe — from Peru to Papua New Guinea — for about $9 per bag. We’re big fans of the service, and it’s a great way to show your aunt that she can enjoy a sophisticated cup of coffee any time she wants for less than what she’d pay at the grocery store.

A coffee table book of record covers

“1000 Record Covers” by Michael Ochs

Record covers are a unique time capsule of our lives and the times themselves, and this coffee table book curates 1,000 that address such topics as love, life, death, fashion, and rebellion.

A self-watering indoor garden

Click and Grow Smart Garden 3

The Click and Grow is a smart indoor garden that grows fresh herbs for your aunt year-round, with minimal intervention from her. This way, she’ll always have access to fresh ingredients — be they basil, thyme, sage, parsley, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, rosemary, peppers, flowers, or even strawberries.

A cult-favorite, skid-less yoga towel

Manduka Yogitoes Yoga Mat Towel

Yogitoes is the go-to yoga mat towel for good reason. It’s ultra-absorbent, lightweight, and quick-drying. The patented Skidless Technology is basically just silicone nubs that grip the mat to stay in place — and this translates to a better yoga practice. If she likes yoga, this is a particularly thoughtful and useful gift. Find a full review here.

A framed memory

Framebridge Framed Photo

Framebridge makes custom framing for not-custom-framing prices. You can print or paint something on your own and have it framed, have them print and frame it, or get a gift card. You can also take advantage of the team of designers for help deciding which frame to get.

A cult-favorite clay mask

Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask

Despite the name, this not-so-secret affordable beauty gem has been taking the internet, and the Insider Reviews team, by storm. We love it because of its visible healing and smoothing techniques, and we feel confident that your aunt would, too.

A beautiful candle

Otherland Threesome Candle Set

Otherland makes some of the most highly giftable candles on the market, and you can build a personalized set of three here for $89. Candles are coconut and soy wax blends and come in beautiful glass vessels. Each candle burns for 55 hours — ample time for your aunt to enjoy the new scents in her home.

A stylish, well-designed weekender

Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Tote

Lo & Son’s Catalina Deluxe Tote has taken the internet by storm as one of its best — and most affordable — weekender bags. It’s made from a sturdy, lightweight canvas and comes in seven different colors. Owners love the thoughtful design, which includes a separate compartment for shoes as well as a suitcase handle sleeve and key leash.

A lightweight, quick-drying waffle robe

Snowe Honeycomb Bathrobe

Snowe’s big terry robe is one of our all-time favorites, but the company’s lightweight, fast-drying Honeycomb version is equally wonderful and may be best for hotter weather. The soft construction is slightly oversized, and the colorways are chic and easy. It’s also Oeko-tex certified.

A monthly hardcover book subscription

Book of the Month 3-Month Membership

If she loves to read and isn’t ready to go 100% digital, we can’t recommend a Book of the Month membership highly enough. Each month’s book selections are chosen by recurring and celebrity guest judges who curate the best new hardcover titles for members from a broad range of genres.

A gentle glycolic acid night cream

Maelove The Night Renewer

Healthy and hydrated skin is essential at any age for a refreshed natural glow. Maelove’s high-performance nighttime moisturizer cream improves skin texture with adequate hydration, clears dark spots, reduces wrinkles, and more.

A cute set of mugs

Uncommon Goods Personalized Family Mugs

Turn your aunt and her family and/or her nieces and nephews into cartoon characters on a cute set of mugs they’ll keep for years to come. One side features the artists’ depiction of them (personalized through your choices of skin tone, hair, and clothing color) and the mug owner’s first name, while the other displays your family name.

A ClassPass gift card to try different workouts

ClassPass Gift Card

If she’s looking for an activity to commit to, ClassPass helps users try boutique fitness classes at studios in her area when it’s safe to do, and it has a great selection of virtual classes in the meantime.

A stylish toiletry bag

Dagne Dover Small Hunter Toiletry Bag

This toiletry bag is made out of a unique neoprene material and comes in a variety of pretty colors, from a bright poppy red to more muted tones like the mossy green seen above. Dagne Dover is also best-known for its thoughtful, next-level organization.

Beautiful pinch bowls

Food52 Gold-Dipped Pinch Bowls (Set of 2)

These beautiful stoneware bowls are the ideal size for adding just a “pinch” of something to a recipe or holding snacks, jewelry, or even small candles around the house.

A luscious house plant delivered to her door

The Sill Snake Plant Laurentii

Snake plants are some of the easiest plants to take care of. They prefer medium, indirect light and only need to be watered about every two weeks, but will instantly brighten her space. You may also opt to send some fresh flowers.

A personalized photo calendar

Artifact Uprising Personalized Photo Calendar

Artifact Uprising has a personalized photo calendar that adds a sweet touch to her desk either in the form of a brass easel or wood clipboard. The calendar is updated on a rolling 12-month basis, so you don’t have to wait until January to create one.

A cooking class with a renown chef

Cozymeal Gift Card

Cozymeal lets your aunt sign up for high-end cooking classes (whether virtual or in-person) to learn how to make everything from Italian pasta to vegan soul food. She’ll select her preferred experience, pick a date, and show up to learn from one of the nation’s top chefs — including a few who have worked in the world’s best Michelin-starred restaurants. You can read our full review of Cozymeal here.

Smart light bulbs for a home upgrade

Kasa Smart Light Bulb (4-pack)

A smart light bulb is a perfect gift to get someone who’s been getting more curious about starting their own smart home or just loves the perfect ambiance. TP-Link’s bulb connects to the internet and can be controlled through a smartphone app, or a smart speaker like the Amazon Echo or Google Home.

A lottery card that wins money for charities

LottoLove Charity Lottery Card

When you scratch off a card from LottoLove, you won’t win any money. Instead, you “win” a charitable prize that’s donated to someone in need. There are four possible prizes, which help provide clean water, solar light, nutritious meals, or literacy tools. Each card costs only $4.95 but gives back in invaluable ways. To date, LottoLove and its charitable partners have impacted lives in over 60 countries.

Mara Leighton

Senior Digital Culture Reporter

Mara Leighton is a senior digital culture reporter. If you want to get in touch, please send an email to mleighton@businessinsider.com, or send a DM on twitter to @maraleighton.