These White Elephant Gift Ideas Will Be a Hit (2024)
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White elephant gift exchanges are always a good time—especially when you're confident in the gift you're bringing to the table. That's because every player wants to bring the most coveted gift almost as much as they want to win it! If you're struggling to come up with creative gift exchange ideas that every guest will be fighting over, get inspired by our top picks for the best white elephant gifts.
Whether you're shopping for gifts for your friends, your family, or gifts for coworkers, there's something here for everyone, including books, gadgets, and more. You'll also find kitchen gifts that are crowd-pleasers, like a grilled cheese maker and a leakproof floral tumbler from The Pioneer Woman line. But the best thing about these options is that most of them qualify as gifts under $50 or even gifts under $10.
Since white elephant exchanges often include family members of all ages, we made sure to include tons of great gifts for moms, gifts for grandparents, and gifts for teen girls and teen boys. These picks would also work well as Secret Santa gifts or fun stocking stuffers. And if you've got another holiday party coming up, check out the best gag gifts, too. No matter which one you choose, these unique and hilarious white elephant gift ideas are well worth a steal!
Sing your heart out anytime, anywhere with this karaoke microphone. It's compatible with most singing apps and can also be used as a wireless speaker, mp3 player, and recorder.
Anyone who watches A Christmas Story every year will want to get their hands on this hilarious leg lamp nightlight for holiday decorating. In fact, they might want to leave it up all year long!
Their coffee or tea will never go cold! This smart mug keeps drinks their preferred temperature for up to a full day and can even be controlled with an app for added convenience.
Get the gift exchange popping with this silicone popcorn popper that'll make a tasty snack in mere minutes. Just pour popcorn kernels into the bowl, add oil and salt, and put it in the microwave!
Get someone's year off to a pretty start with this floral wall calendar. Each month features a beautiful new design and plenty of space for daily engagements and notes.
The men in your group will love this limited-edition set of three skin-care products from Jack Black. An excellent value, this gift comes with an all-over wash for the face, hair and body (3 oz.), a daily facial cleanser, and a face moisturizer with SPF 20.
Their coffee will never go cold again with this popular mug warmer that keeps drinks hot for hours. It's easy to use and care for and it automatically turns on and off when you place your cup on it or pick it up.
Anyone who's into skincare will want to take home this ice roller that's designed to depuff and refresh skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It's like a mini facial at home!
Elevate all of their favorite dishes with this cult favorite finishing oil. It's made from 100 percent Picual olives from Jaen, Spain, and is not blended like most olive oils in the U.S.
How adorable are these mini dutch ovens? They're just as functional and can be used to roast garlic bulbs, bake brie cheese or small cakes, and much more.
You can never go wrong with gifting a sweet and festive treat at the holidays. This box comes with four vanilla cupcakes, four red velvet cupcakes with Santa Baby fancy sprinkles, and four Chocolate Peppermint cupcakes. Yum!
Help them stay warm and cozy in the chilly months with this top-rated rechargeable hand warmer. Customers say they love the cute design and that it warms up almost instantly.
These fan-favorite lidded bowls will keep lunches and leftovers fresh and feature a convenient leakproof and portable design. They're dishwasher and microwave safe, too!
These cozy socks in a soft Merino Wool blend will become instant favorites for the lucky winner. They're designed to hold up wear after wear, so they'll enjoy them for years to come.
Anyone whose New Year's resolution is to keep a tidier home will welcome this cordless mini vacuum that makes it easy to clean desktops and hard to reach places. Reviewers say it's surprisingly powerful, especially for its small size!
Who wouldn't love a cozy new pair of slippers? Made with naturally moisture wicking material, memory foam insoles, and durable outsoles, these slippers are the perfect pick for indoor or outdoor wear.
There's more than meets the eye to this adorable set of nesting dolls. They're actually a set of six dry measuring cups designed to doll up your cooking experiences!
Light up evening strolls and late-night dog walks with this unisex beanie featuring a built-in LED light. It's even waterproof so you can wear it in all weather!
Tierney McAfee
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment,holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
“There [are] some things that you can't go wrong with in general: beeswax candle sticks, pretty stationery, a box of chocolates, lottery tickets, a small bottle of rum if it's the right crowd to give alcohol to,” Smith says.
A white elephant gift exchange, Yankee swap or Dirty Santa is a party game where amusing and impractical gifts are exchanged during festivities. The goal of a white elephant gift exchange is to entertain party-goers rather than to gain a genuinely valuable or highly sought item.
If you're running out of time and ideas for your upcoming white elephant gift exchange, you might want to consider bringing a gift card to the festivities. You can pick out cards for dining, gaming, music and so much more.
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A decorative candle makes an attractive centerpiece or accent piece. The wide variety of candles and accessories available means the gift of a candle can fit just about any home and you can find a style that's sure to please.
Secret Santa is when members of a group receive random assignments to give a gift to. In some cases players make a small list of ideas for what to get them. The identity of the gift giver remains anonymous until the receiver opens the gift. White Elephant has players put an unmarked wrapped gift in a designated area.
You can re-gift items that you have never used from around your house or you can have people bring homemade items instead of store-bought gifts. White elephant rules aren't set in stone, just make sure to inform the group of the theme and price target.
A: Most White Elephant gift exchanges or Yankee Swaps have a set price range to make sure everyone is gifting items of equal value, so check in with the person organizing the swap first. If you're still unsure, a good default range for a group of friends or coworkers is $10 to $25.
A: Most White Elephant gift exchanges or Yankee Swaps have a set price range to make sure everyone is gifting items of equal value, so check in with the person organizing the swap first. If you're still unsure, a good default range for a group of friends or coworkers is $10 to $25.
You can re-gift items that you have never used from around your house or you can have people bring homemade items instead of store-bought gifts. White elephant rules aren't set in stone, just make sure to inform the group of the theme and price target.
Choose from fresh scents or look for unscented options that are perfect for anyone sensitive to strong fragrances. You've also got the option of battery-operated electric candles or wax warmers and wax melts that offer fragrance without the flame.
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