White Elephant (also known as Yankee Swap) gift exchanges are never the same. Even less identical, however, are frequently the players, whether they be a team of employees, a group of friends, or members of different family generations.
The finest white elephant presents are those that fit a variety of personalities and are still really economical. Tricky, we realise. But it’s not impossible, due to these brilliant (and inexpensive) $50 white elephant gift ideas. These are the white elephant presents that everyone will be fighting over this year—in a nice way, of course—ranging from topical humorous gifts to utilitarian gifts that’ll elicit oohs and ahhs.
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Muted Physical Button
This button will make it much simpler for anyone who has ever been on a Zoom call and had to constantly double-checking if they were on mute to relax knowing that no one is hearing your dog barking—or they’re catching all of your wonderful ideas.
Foot Masks by Holler and Glow Take an Elfie
With these festively decorated foot sheet masks, you may help them avoid winter cracking and dryness on their feet while making a ridiculously amusing impression (yet still moisturise beautifully).
White Elephant Candle for Gifts
Despite the fact that it “smells like a gift you didn’t really want,” the peppermint and vanilla scents are absolutely seasonal.
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This microphone-shaped soap on a rope will assist those who sing in the shower and while taking a bath in maintaining their voice and improving their singing experience.
Hats that save bananas
Hats that save bananas
UNIQUE GOODS
These adorably adorable banana hats serve a useful purpose by delaying the browning of your most recent batch.
Crunch Cup
With this ingenious cup, you can have cereal on the move without worrying about making mush because it maintains the milk and cereal separate until you’re ready to eat.
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With this 10-in-1 multi-tool, you get a complete toolbox in one ingenious packaging, complete with wire cutters, screwdrivers, and pliers.
Cat and Dog Mugs
You may hedge your bets and buy one of each of these adorable mugs for $12, which will ensure that you are prepared regardless of whether the recipient prefers dogs or cats.
Make a Neon Sign on Your Own
They’ll enjoy twisting this long, flexible string light into their preferred shape, whether they choose a catchphrase or a hilarious shape.
Mini-Massager Quattro
Expect this compact hand-held massager, which is a popular choice for white elephant gifts since it is so effective in such a small size, to change hands frequently throughout the evening.
Pasta Sauce TRUFF Pack
While giving TRUFF’s upscale spicy sauces as gifts may have been the main focus last year, this year we’re all about the pasta sauce. Red chilli peppers give this two-pack of hot Arrabbiata tomato sauce a kick, and it’s wonderful for giving chicken parmesan a little zip. You can also choose to give their traditional Pomodoro sauce as a present, or you can choose the box that includes one of each to cover all your bases.
National Parks puzzle from the past
The pandemic has made visiting national parks more popular than ever, and this 1,000-piece puzzle is dedicated to honouring our nation’s natural splendours. The recipient of this white elephant gift would adore taking it home if they enjoy puzzles or the outdoors.
Miniature Bonsai Tree Indoors
This one-year-old Bonsai is ideal for a windowsill and equally simple to maintain as it is calm. The houseplant experts at Costa Farms offer growing advice, and the plant is delivered 10 inches tall from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant. Everyone will be vying for this white elephant gift because it doesn’t require a green thumb.
There are two types of ring-sizing instruments: a thin measuring tape and a keychain with graduated ring sizes. Additionally, you can have these on hand to use as a measuring tool when purchasing rings for other family members.
Sampler of peanut butters
People fell in love with this innovative peanut butter spoon over the last Christmas season since it is ideal for scooping out everyone’s favourite nutty spread. If, however, none of the people in your white elephant exchange group have allergies, this year, up the ante with this peanut butter taster set. Think chocolate chips, pretzels, toffee, popcorn, white chocolate, and more as examples of the unexpected ingredients that each flavor’s star ingredient conceals.
Kit for Growing Lavender Without Water
Even though lavender is known for being simple to grow, this self-watering kit that includes soil and seeds makes things even easier. This white elephant gift will appeal to everyone who enjoys cooking with lavender or simply inhaling the peaceful perfume, not just gardeners.
Water Bottle With Bindle and Storage
Everyone appreciates a bottle with good insulation that can keep beverages hot or cold for a long time. The Bindle bottle, however, has the added benefit of allowing you to conceal small items in a concealed compartment, which will allow you to carry less. Any bike riders in the group will love this brilliant design because it’s perfect for carrying to the gym.
Animal-themed card holder
Why not literalize the elephant theme? These little wallets by Malia Designs are produced by hand in Cambodia and are excellent for holding credit cards or business cards. They also help a good cause: the business that created them supports groups that work to combat human trafficking in Southeast Asia.
Useful Silicone Straws
Silicone straws consistently outperform plastic straws, but these reusable straws are particularly advantageous. They’ll call pals who wish to prevent tooth stains in addition to your ecologically concerned friends, which hopefully includes all of them. The KoffieStraw’s distinctive oval shape allows it to fit in most hot to-go coffee cups, unlike round straws that can only be used in iced coffee or tea. Genius.
Guide to Tarot Reading and a Deck of Cards
Leave the mindfulness cards behind. This year is all about having some fun, as opposed to previous year when it was all about trying to discover inner peace. This book deconstructs the mystical process and teaches readers how to interpret Tarot cards.
Winter knit gloves with touchscreens from Achiou
Good gloves are essential, and this pair is a reviewer favourite since they have touchscreen-friendly fingertips so whoever is lucky enough to receive them can hang out outside with warm hands without having to give up scrolling.
Mini Google Nest
People might be surprised that you brought this to the gift exchange, but they shouldn’t be because the Google Nest Mini is the best white elephant gift and is available for a really low price. You can ride that reputation all the way to the gathering the following year. Let everyone remember you as the really kind friend who brought a smart home assistant to the exchange.
Sipski Wine Glass Holder for Shower
Be ready for your white elephant group to make you chuckle. Utilizing this humorous and useful shower wine glass holder is a simple way to unwind after a hard day.
2.5mm Speks Magnet Balls
When it comes to your white elephant gift exchange, these bendable, putty-like magnets are sure to be in high demand, especially if there are thumb-fiddlers and other fidgeters around. Wherever they travel, whomever brings them home at the end of the day will enjoy playing with them. They can be an office trinket or a tool to carry in the car for moments of calm at stoplights.
Portable Bluetooth Speaker OontZ Angle 3
With this robust, portable speaker, the winner can turn any location into a party. The speaker is splash-proof, with surprisingly tremendous volume—a fantastic present for anyone (and affordable, too) (and affordable, too).
Wireless Banana Phone
If you want to make your fellow participants in the white elephant gift exchange giggle, add this item to the collection. Someone will undoubtedly start singing the bananaphone melody, and someone else will be eager to take this amusing yet practical gift home, especially if they have children (or are just a kid at heart).
Gift Set of Scentered Portable Aromatherapy Balms
The majority of people in your circle probably experience occasional—or frequent—stress, distraction, or sleep deprivation, so they’ll probably jump at the chance to receive a portable essential oil balm designed to address such issues during the holiday gift exchange. This kit has five pocket-sized balms in an understated tin that are ideal for maintaining calm, attention, happiness, and more wherever you are.
Tequila glasses with Himalayan salt
This set of four shot glasses will be popular among tequila drinkers (and an excellent addition to any bar cart). Any fan of tequila or mezcal will have a gift option they’ll definitely appreciate bringing home with this white elephant gift since it is also rather gender-neutral.
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Gift Set of Scentered Portable Aromatherapy Balms
The majority of people in your circle probably experience occasional—or frequent—stress, distraction, or sleep deprivation, so they’ll probably jump at the chance to receive a portable essential oil balm designed to address such issues during the holiday gift exchange. This kit has five pocket-sized balms in an understated tin that are ideal for maintaining calm, attention, happiness, and more wherever you are.
Tequila glasses with Himalayan salt
This set of four shot glasses will be popular among tequila drinkers (and an excellent addition to any bar cart). Any fan of tequila or mezcal will have a gift option they’ll definitely appreciate bringing home with this white elephant gift since it is also rather gender-neutral.
