Your Aunt Is Truly the Best—Here Are 49 Gifts That’ll Show Her How Much Ya Love Her (2024)

The holiday season is here, which means ya need gift ideas for those extra special extended family members—the best being your aunt, of course. Whether you look up to her as a cool older sister or consider her to be your second mom, I think we can all agree that she’s the one you want to be sitting next to during the annual holiday dinner. She's always a call or text away and is usually game for a good time. Also! Aunts are there for you even when you and your parents don't see eye to eye. Which other extended family members can you say that about?? But for whatever reason, no day exists that’s exclusively dedicated to celebrating them. It’s a tragedy, tbh. So to make up for that, why not shower all your cool aunts with a little ~extra love~ this holiday season?

You want to get your fave aunt something that makes her feel seen and valued, esp since she likely gives you the most awesome presents. What better way to spoil her right back than with a thoughtful gift that you clearly spent so much time picking? Enter our list of the 49 best gifts for aunts to shop now—from makeup and skincare to elevated cookware and sentimental jewelry. Soon, you’ll be the one giving the best gifts!

If she's into astrology, get your aunt one of these (silver or gold) custom zodiac constellation bracelets. She'll literally think of you every day, and it goes with all her other classy delicate jewelry.

Want your aunt to think you spent way more $$$ on her gift than you actually did? This Estée Lauder gift set will do the trick! It’s got five (!!!) luxurious anti-aging products—including the brand’s iconic Advanced Night Repair Serum—for just $39.50.

For the aunt who's always got something cookin' up in the kitchen, this best-in-class dutch oven is extra deep to reduce boilovers and lock in flavor without taking up too much space on the stove. It's made of high-quality cast iron, which means great heat distribution and heat retention, plus easy clean-up!

This compact lil machine uses powerful ultrasonic wave vibrations to gently clean jewelry, watches, eyeglasses, and more, which will make your aunt's fave accessories look extra chic.

Is your aunt the cook in your family? Snag this cookbook for her to compile all the favorite family recipes so you can create an heirloom to pass onto future generations.

Your aunt will love dropping these cubes in her glass of champagne for instant mimosas. Refreshing and efficient—we'll take it!

Whether your aunt loves puzzles or true crime (or both!), this will be a new favorite way to decompress on a Sunday afternoon. A cup of tea and a comfy blanket will complete the scene!

Your aunt will get plenty of use out of this very practical kitchen herb garden, especially if she enjoys cooking at home.

If your aunt loves to spill the tea just as much as she enjoys drinking it, then this tea sampler is a must.

Affordable leggings that are comparable to ones that cost more than a hundred bucks? This is your sign to get her a pair in every color!

Available in white, black, or natural colors, this chic charging station and catch-all tray (which is one of Oprah's Favorite Things of 2021, jsyk) will keep your aunt's devices charged and her trinkets organized.

Found: Your aunt's favorite new go-to earrings. These gold-dipped mini orb hoops will instantly elevate any 'fit.

If she needs sleep (who doesn't??) and wants to prevent face creases and hair breakage, then this sleep kit is about to become a treasured fave. The eye mask and scrunchie really uplevel the experience, if you know what I mean.

One of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2022, this "chill cradle" either keeps her cool drinks cool or takes them from room temp to perfectly chilled in minutes. Much better than the "Is it wine time?" sign you got her last year.

Pricey for a bronzer? Sure, but worth it to give her *the* perfect sun-kissed glow at literally any time of year. ICYMI, Terracotta is beloved by French ladies for its gentle multidimensional warmth without veering into "fake tan" territory.

If comfort and TV shows are her two love languages, gift her this gorgeous oversized sweater that is chic enough to leave the house (or answer the door) in but cozy enough for naps. The matching pants will make her look like a tonal masterpiece.

Because your aunt is cool and doesn't like to waste, gift her these holiday soap tablets in a cool dispenser. You've got all the seasonal scents (like Apple Butter, Maple Pumpkin, Vanilla Chai, Evergreen, Peppermint, and Winterberry) that make 12 full bottles(!) of soap.

If she's a jet-setter but still wants to look fashionable, this vegan leather backpack is ~it~. It holds more than you think it's gonna, and just so easy to throw over her shoulder considering it goes with whatever she's wearing.

The person who forgot to tell me about this owes me an apology, TBH. Now you can send your aunt lil love notes via an app, and the little red heart will start spinning wildly until she opens it and reads your message on a lil embedded screen. Get matching ones and make her your pen pal!!

The perfect staple doesn't exi—NVM, these white sneakers with a *touch* of leopard are gonna be her new everyday shoes. Cariuma is ethical and sustainable, but also their stuff is cute. So win-win.