We all have that aunt, uncle, or grandad that is difficult to buy for. Face it, that is why you are reading this. Your aunt may be a bit eccentric, or maybe you just don’t know her well enough to pick out a good gift. Maybe your budget is tight, but you still want to get her something that says, “I’m thinking of you”. Perhaps she is a new aunt just beginning this special relationship.
Maybe your aunt was that influential woman that was always there for you, who listened to your problems, and gave you support through your worst times. Maybe she was your mentor, someone who you looked up to. Maybe she is your partner in crime and you like having adventures with her. Was she the one that listened to you blather on for hours on end about your boy or girl problems? Then you want to get her a special Auntie gift that expresses how much she means to you. Whatever the situation, you will find one of these gifts for Auntie just right for the Auntie in your life.
1. A Good Mystery
A gift for the Auntie who loves to read
Does she like to curl up with a good book next to a warm fire on a cold winter evening? A good mystery will give her more of a chill than the weather. This is a good Christmas gift for Auntie.
Add a bookmark to hold her place and some hot cocoa to warm her, creating the perfect setting to enjoy a winter evening.
2. UK Memorabilia
Gifts for Auntie in the UK
Not sure what to get for the Auntie who has everything? Your aunt can show off her patriotism with memorabilia from the UK. Choose from a selection of unique gifts for your aunt such as post and telephone salt and pepper shakers, London wine glass charms, or a telephone night lamp that doubles as a USB charging port to name a few.
Perhaps she would like something from the British music scene. If she is a Beatles’ fan, she may like a Beatles pocket watch or a Beatles edition of Monopoly. Is she a Monty Python fan? Buy her a wall clock inspired by the Ministry of Silly Walks or a wacky t-shirt.
3. Afternoon Tea
Mother’s Day gift for Auntie
Everyone needs time to unwind. Give her a special Auntie gift bag from Twinings. Choose from soothing choices for relaxation, wellness, or to start her day.
If you want to make this an extra special, you can give her a new teapot and cups and saucers as well.
4. A New Cable Knit Sweater
A cozy gift for Auntie
While clothing is generally not a good gift due to sizes and preferences, a warm sweater is usually a safe bet. Everyone always needs more warm clothes in the UK. A nice cable knit sweater is a functional and stylish gift for Auntie.
If you want more, get her a scarf, hat, and gloves as well. However, if she would prefer a silly gift, you can get her some novelty socks.
5. Gin Making Kit
One of the best Auntie presents
Maybe Auntie wants to try her hand at making her own gin. Kits include instructions and all she needs to infuse gin with delicious flavors.
If she just wants to drink the gin, but not make it, you can get a personalised Auntie gift by having a bottle of gin customised with her name. Or if she really likes gin, you can get her a 100 Gins Bucket List Poster. For each one she tries she gets to scratch off one space on the poster.
6. Birdwatching
Gifts for the Auntie who loves birds
Does Auntie love watching the birds outside her window? These gifts for Auntie will help her transform a casual interest into a well developed hobby. Give her a guide that will educate her on the birds in the area. If she already has a bird guide, you can get her a bird journal to record her findings.
She will also need bird watching binoculars for viewing birds in the wild or a bird watching scope that can be used with her smartphone.
7. Travels with my Aunt
A special Auntie gift
This classic book by Graham Greene is a special auntie gift for your favorite auntie. Whether you buy the latest edition, hard cover, or a paperback, it is meant to inspire you to plan a trip together. In the novel, Auntie and her nephew get into all sorts of humorous scrapes while traveling but come out better in the end.
If you already have a place in mind that you want to plan a trip to, you can also get her a travel guide. You can spend hours of quality time together mapping out your trip, deciding where to stay, and figuring out what sights to see. Inspire her further by getting her some new luggage.
8. Funny Cat Gift
Best Auntie presents for the cat lover
With silly choices such as Magic Tricks with your Pet, Cardboard Whack-A-Mouse, or Doodling for Cat People, these make some of the best Auntie presents for the eccentric Auntie who loves cats. These gifts for Auntie will definitely tickle her funny bone.
Does she consider her cat her child? Then buy it a cute pet outfit. Or maybe she would prefer a funny dog gift instead.
9. A Personalised Auntie Mug
Auntie present from baby
Give the new Auntie a cute coffee mug with a photo of her new little niece or nephew. If the baby is not born yet, you can get a mug with her name or one with an Auntie saying as a way to inform her of her new status.
If she is not a coffee drinker you can get her a custom wine glass instead. Then send her a bottle of Prosecco customised with “Auntie” on the label to celebrate her becoming an aunt.
10. Food & Dining Experience
Christmas gifts for aunts and uncles
Send your favorite Auntie and Uncle out for a Dining experience. Whether it is afternoon tea and cakes, beer and food festival package, or lunch at a gastropub, they will both enjoy these Auntie presents.
Would they like something a bit more active? You could give them an adventure such as indoor surfing or a haIf day of kayaking. If you are looking for an anniversary present for Auntie, you may want to send her and Uncle on a short break. Send them for a weekend in the country. If they are already in the country, send them to see the sights of London instead.
11. Auntie T-Shirt
Personalised Auntie gifts
This t-shirt makes a funny Auntie gift from a nephew. There are many other choices if that isn’t a good fit. Does she need something warmer? You could get her a hoodie that says Auntie on it.
Does Auntie like to cook? Then personalise an apron for her.
12. Auntie Candle
Gift for Auntie from a niece
A personalised candle makes a special gift for auntie from her niece. Let Auntie know how you feel about her with a pretty candle with a special sentiment.
Want to get her something more than just the candle? You can also get her a spa hamper so she can enjoy her candle while having a soak in the tub. Is she crafty? Then she might want to try making her own with a candle making kit. This could even be an activity you do together.
13. Auntie Necklace
Auntie Mother’s Day gift
Is Auntie like a mother to you? Make sure to let her know by getting a Mother’s Day gift for Auntie.This Auntie jewelry makes a great gift for Auntie from a niece or from a new baby. As an alternative you could choose a bracelet instead.
For an additional gift, you may want to buy Auntie a necklace holder and some jewelry cleaner to keep her gift looking its best.
14. Canvas Collage
Auntie gift from baby
This new Auntie gift will have her glowing with pride every time she gets to show off her new niece or nephew with this classic wall art. Sizes range from 20cmx20cm up to 80cmx80cm with additional options for shape and thickness.
For a more modern look try a box framed print or create a wall calendar with twelve months full of photos of her niece or nephew.
15. Floral Gardening Tools
Gifts for the Auntie who loves gardening
These sets of decorative gardening tools are some of the best aunty present ideas for a gardener. Every gardener can use new tools since they rust, break, or easily get lost. She will think of you each time she is out digging in her garden.
While some of the tool sets come with gloves, you should get her a pair of long gloves that will protect her arms from thorns and brambles. Gardening can be rough on the knees. You might want to give her a kneeler or a gardening stool as well.
16. A Birthday Bouquet
Colorful Auntie birthday gifts
Say happy birthday to Auntie with your choice of colorful blooms. Each birthday bouquet is specially packed in environmentally friendly materials to make sure they arrive as fresh as if they’d just been picked. Each birthday gift for Auntie comes with a card that you can personalise as well. However, the bouquets don’t come with a vase so you might want to send her one of those too.
Want something that will last longer? Send her a special birthday plant. Or you can get her flower subscription for 3, 6, or 12 months.
17. Auntie Christmas Ornament
Special Christmas Gift for Auntie
Get a personalised Christmas ornament for Auntie to hang on her tree each year. You could start a new tradition by buying her a special bauble each year to create a collection from niece or nephew.
Do you want to get a personalised gift for Auntie that she can look at all year? Try making her niece’s or nephew’s artwork into a puzzle. Another option is to get her a personalised snow globe so she can look at a photo of her niece or nephew all year round.
18. Floral Rain Gear
Practical gift for an Auntie in the UK
It rains frequently in the UK, but that doesn’t mean Auntie can’t be fashionable and stay dry at the same time. With this special gift for Auntie, she will keep her sunny disposition while wearing lovely floral rain gear.
Complete the outfit with some floral rain boots and a festive umbrella.
19. Personalised Stationery
A classic Auntie gift
Does Auntie still like communicating the old fashioned way? Does she like writing handwritten notes because it’s more personal? Then she will love some custom stationery that suits her personality.
A fancy personalised pen makes an additional gift for Auntie. She will find labels personalised with her name and address handy as well.
20. Natural Beauty Products
Eco-friendly gifts for Auntie
Healthy skin care products make a great birthday gift for Auntie. All are eco-friendly and many contain essential oils combined with organic ingredients.
You can combine a skin care gift set with a lovely fragrance to create your own gift hamper. You can even add some diffuser oil for some aromatherapy.
21. Quirky Cooking
Unique Christmas gifts for aunts and uncles
Does Auntie like creating unique culinary delights? She will love one of these make it yourself gifts. With kits for making sausage, chicken curry, and even cheese, you will find a Christmas gift for Auntie and Uncle that they will both enjoy.
Maybe they like creating Indian food together. You could get them a samosa maker. Or if they are big breakfast eaters, you could get them a waffle maker.
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