Aunties, uncles and cousins are the hardest tier of the family list: close enough that a gift is expected, far enough that you do not know what they need. The answer is the same as for anyone you see rarely: something small, useful and named, with one detail that proves you remembered who they are. This list is sorted by the relative.
The auntie who has everything
A photo mug with the nieces and nephews on it, because an auntie with everything does not have that. Dishwasher-safe. Or a jute market bag with her name, if she is the auntie with the allotment or the Saturday market.
The uncle who wants nothing
A car coaster with his name or "Uncle Dave's taxi": under £9, fits the cup holder, used every day. Or a fabric coaster with the thing he always says at Christmas dinner.
The cousin you last saw at the wedding
A set of three photo magnets from the wedding: the two of you, the dance floor, the cake. It is the gift that says "that was a good day" without needing a card to explain it.
The whole branch of the family
For the cousins' children, name stickers each (under £6, posts in an envelope, used in September); for the cousins, a coaster each with their first name; for the aunt and uncle, the mug. The set for a family of five is under £40 and every piece has a name on it.
Wording that says you remembered
- Auntie Sue
- Uncle Dave's taxi
- Favourite auntie (do not tell the others)
- The fun uncle
- Cousins · est. 1994 (the year the oldest was born)
- The Turner cousins
- Love from Ivy and Noah (the children's names)
- Christmas at Auntie Sue's
- See you at Easter
- Family, the good kind
The niece's or nephew's name is the detail: "Love from Ivy" on a gift to an auntie is the whole message. Script for names, Mono for the uncle's joke. The font guide shows the six.
Posting to the family you do not see
Magnets, coasters, bookmarks and stickers post in an envelope with free UK delivery, straight to their address with a gift note; the mug needs a small box. Everything is printed to order in Cheshire, usually dispatched within one to three working days. Because each piece carries the name you type, it cannot be returned for a spelling change; check the name on the Christmas card they sent last year. More in personalised gifts under £10 and gift ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good personalised gift for an auntie?
A dishwasher-safe photo mug with the nieces and nephews on it, or a jute market bag with her name if she has an allotment or a Saturday market habit.
What is a good personalised gift for an uncle who wants nothing?
A car coaster with 'Uncle Dave's taxi' or a fabric coaster with the line he always says; both under £9 and used daily.
Can I post personalised gifts straight to relatives?
Yes. Magnets, coasters, bookmarks and stickers post in an envelope with free UK delivery and a gift note; use their address at checkout.
