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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. She probably gets you the gifts your parents say no to and doles out plenty of advice when you need it most. 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.
Keep scrolling to find 48 of our favorite gifts for aunts.
Mejuri
Mejuri Croissant Dome Hoops, $78
Everyone needs a great pair of gold hoops. They’re versatile, look good with everything, and give even the most simple of outfits that extra oomph. These earrings from Mejuri have a unique twisted design inspired by their namesake, the always-delicious croissant.
Great Jones
Great Jones Hot Dish, available at Nordstrom and Great Jones, from $40
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.
Sephora
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, available at Amazon, Sephora and Laneige, $24
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.
Therabody
Therabody Theragun Mini, available at Best Buy, Target and Therabody, from $149.99
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.
Printfresh
Printfresh Long Sleep Set, $158
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.
Birthdate Co.
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.
Bombas
Upgrade her footwear collection with this cozy pair of slippers. They’re lined with a plush sherpa knit inside and out, have a no-slip grip on the bottom so she can run around without fear of slipping, and — best of all — they have a memory footbed to keep her feeling like she’s walking on clouds.
Food52
Bamboozle Bamboo Compost Bin, $40
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.
Girlfriend Collective
Girlfriend Collective Jasmine Biocompressive Gemma Tank, $54
Girlfriend Collective Jasmine Biocompressive Sport Skort, $68
Girlfriend Collective Cabaret BioCompressive Tommy Tank, $54
Colorful and compressive, this high-quality workout set is the perfect gear for her hikes, bike rides, beach walks, and workout classes. All of the tops and bottoms can be mixed and matched to curate the ideal set for her workout needs and silhouette preferences.
Milk Bar
The Little Somethings Box, available at Milk Bar, $84
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.
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Caitlyn Minimalist Handwriting Bracelet, available at Etsy, from $25.90
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.
Anthropologie
Tiled Margot Monogram Mug, available at Anthropologie, $14
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.
Naadam
Naadam The Essential Ribbed Cashmere Beanie, $85
Just in time for chilly winter days, this 100% cashmere beanie will keep their head soft and warm in style.
Function of Beauty
Personalized 16 oz. Shampoo and Conditioner Set, available at Function of Beauty, $49.99
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.
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, available at Amazon and Target, $139.99
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.
Nordstrom
Pure Silk Sleep Mask, available at Nordstrom, Sephora, and Slip, $50
Made with the finest silk, this soft sleep mask leaves her skin fresh and lets her slip into a blissful slumber.
Goldbelly
Gift Card, available at Goldbelly, from $25
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.
Brooklinen
Striped Lambswool Throw Blanket, available at Brooklinen, $179.10
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.
Atlas Coffee Club
Coffee Subscription, available at Atlas Coffee Club, from $50/three months
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.
Amazon
“1000 Record Covers” by Michael Ochs, available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Anthropologie, from $22.50
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.
Amazon
Click and Grow Smart Garden 3, available at Amazon, Nordstrom, and Click and Grow, from $69.95
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.
Manduka
Manduka Yogitoes Yoga Mat Towel, available at Amazon, Manduka, and Dick’s Sporting Goods, from $59.02
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.
Framebridge
Framed Photo, available at Framebridge, from $50
Gift Card, available at Framebridge, from $25
Framebridge makes custom framing for not-custom-framing prices. You can print or paint something on your own and have it framed, or have them print and frame it, and you can take advantage of the team of designers for help deciding which frame to get.
Amazon
Urpower Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser and Humidifier, available at Amazon, $23.99
Urpower, the company behind the tiny humidifier that nearly broke the internet, also makes a larger version. It’s racked up over 9,500 five-star reviews and functions as an aromatherapy diffuser, humidifier, and optional low-key night light.
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Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask, available at Target, Walmart, and Urban Outfitters, from $9.49
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.
Otherland
Threesome Candle Set, available at Otherland, $89
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.
MasterClass
Gift card, available at MasterClass, from $180
MasterClass offers video lessons on a wide range of subjects led by experts in their respective fields. You can gift them one class, which they’ll get lifetime access to, or give them a year of unlimited access to every course on the site. Some standout courses include cooking basics with Gordon Ramsay, comedy with Judd Apatow, and tennis with Serena Williams.
Food52
Five Two Silicone Straws, available at Food52, $19
Food52 makes deceptively chic silicone straws out of platinum-grade silicone that’s BPA- and BPS-free. It won’t pick up odors or tases, and they come with their own squeegees for speedy cleaning, plus a mini carrying case.
Lo & Sons
Catalina Deluxe Tote, available at Lo & Sons, $123
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.
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FaceTory: FOUR-ever FRESH, available at Amazon, from $11.90/month
Treat her to a four-pack or seven-pack of facial masks every month. The types of masks range from basic cotton sheets to hydrogels — so she can explore a variety without ever getting bored.
Snowe
Honeycomb Bathrobe, available at Snowe, $85
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.
Book of the Month
Membership, available at Book of the Month, $49.99/three months
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.
Maelove
The Night Renewer, available at Maelove, $29.95
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.
Uncommon Goods
Personalized Family Mugs, available at Uncommon Goods, from $32
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.
WeMo
Wemo Mini Smart Plug, available at Walmart, $59.99
These plug-ins will turn any outlet into a smart one. Plug in the WeMo Mini Smart Plug, download the free app, and that’s it — you control your lights and appliances from your phone anywhere and your voice through Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home Kit. It only needs WiFi — no expensive hub necessary.
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Gift Card, available at ClassPass, from $5
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.
Dagne Dover
Small Hunter Toiletry Bag, available at Dagne Dover, $45
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.
Food52
Gold-Dipped Pinch Bowls (Set of 2), available at Food52, from $62
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.
The Sill
Gift the Snake Plant Laurentii, available at The Sill, from $38
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.
Daily Harvest
Gift Card, available at Daily Harvest, from $50
Daily Harvest is a subscription service that sends healthy, pre-portioned superfood-packed smoothies, overnight oats, soups, and more to your home either weekly or monthly. The food combinations are developed by a nutritionist and chef, and the company is backed by big names like Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams. We tried the service’s smoothies and really enjoyed them.
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Women’s Performance Tennis Ankle Socks (3-Pack), available at Bombas. $49.50
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.
Artifact Uprising
Personalized Photo Calendar, available at Artifact Uprising, from $30
Artifact Uprising has a personalized photo calendar that adds a sweet touch to her desk either in the form of a brass easel ($59) 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.
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Gift Card, available at Cozymeal, from $50
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.
Amazon
Aquis Rapid Dry Lisse Hair Towel, available at Amazon, Anthropologie, and Bergdorf Goodman, from $30
Made with ultra-fine thread, this towel won’t grab at hair cuticles like regular bath towels. It can also reduce drying time by up to 50%, which sounds hyperbolic until you’ve tried it yourself.
Amazon
Kasa Smart Light Bulb, available at Amazon, $11.98
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.
LottoLove
LottoLove Card, available at LottoLove, from $5
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.