Your Ultimate White Elephant Gift Guide
Choose one of these S-tier gifts for your next white elephant exchange.
So you’ve been invited to a white elephant exchange and have no idea what to get. You could opt for something silly and useless, but wouldn’t it be more fun to give a fun gift that people would actually like to get? Then you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve put together a list of the best white elephant gifts you can get all for $20 or less. Scroll to find the perfect gift this season!
Bananagrams — $14.00
This is the perfect game for anyone. Easy to understand, and playable with just two people, Banangrams is like Scrabble without the board. Move your tiles in any way you can to connect words together—whoever uses all their tiles first wins!
Ramen Puzzle — $15.00
We can’t blame you if this puzzle makes you hungry. Small in size but still fun to complete, this photorealistic ramen puzzle is a super fun white elephant gift that anyone would be happy to receive.
Pikachu Legos — $11.00
I will stand by the statement that everyone likes Legos, even people who say they don’t like Legos. Building something from the iconic bricks is always fun, especially when you’re building your own like Pikachu! There are plenty of other Pokémon to choose from, too.
Birthday Cake Cookie Bites — $8.95
Food gifts always go over well, and if you need something for under $10, some birthday cake cookie bites will be a welcome gift during the white elephant exchange. This little box comes packed with sweet treats, and no one will mind that it’s not actually their birthday.
Super Mario Fridge Magnets — $20.00
Fun magnets are an easy white elephant gift idea, whether you use them for your fridge or office. We love this Super Mario Bros. set that lets you create your own levels, complete with blocks, pipes, enemies, and mushrooms to choose from.
Silicone Wine Glass Holder — $15.00
For when you need a glass of wine while you’re in the shower or tub. This silicone wine glass holder will stick to the wall and keep your beverage secure, allowing you to relax and unwind from the day without worrying about spilling your drink.
Mini Waffle Maker — $10.00
Need breakfast in a hurry? Allow us to introduce you to the Dash Mini Waffle Maker. For only $10, you’ll get a mini waffle in no time. And funny gadgets always go over well at white elephant exchanges, so don’t be surprised if this is the item everyone is trying to snag!
Pearl Boba Tea Ambient Light — $15.00
Add this cutie to your room or desk for some soft ambient lighting. There’s tons of different food friends to choose from, but we’re partial to the boba milk tea variety.
Cat Socks — $17.00
Crazy cat lady or not, these socks are adorable. The pack boasts five different colors (one for every weekday!), and they’re seriously just so cute. Silly items like this are perfect for your white elephant, and the pack only costs $17, too.
New York Coffee Cup — $16.00
Dreaming of living in NYC? Then grab the ceramic version of the famous coffee cup! Whoever winds up with this will truly feel like a New York local—and everyone can always use an extra coffee cup around the house, right?
Shower Jelly — $9.50
Why not throw in a fun bath item for white elephant this year? This shower jelly is a fun and funky option, and it costs less than $10. Plus, it smells wonderful!
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