20 White Elephant Gift Ideas — Affordable White Elephant Gifts

2022-08-26 19:25:50 By : Ms. Angela Li

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During the Christmas season, there are often lots of parties to attend and tons of Christmas presents to purchase. Among the festivities are white elephant gift exchanges, which are fun — and at times, competitive — gift swaps to play with a group of people. The rules are pretty straightforward. Each person brings one wrapped gift to contribute to the pile, and numbers or names are drawn at random to determine the order in which people open presents. Players unwrap gifts one-by-one, and you can either choose to open an unwrapped goodie from the pile, or steal an already-opened present from someone else. Once all the gifts are opened and no one wishes to steal a gift from anyone else, the game is officially over.

Whether you play with your besties, fam, or coworkers, white elephant gifts are typically quirky and fun. They are usually also inexpensive gifts, as a budget is often set so all picks are within the same price range. Cute stocking stuffers like keychains and claw hair clips are always a good idea, as are novelty gifts like a Stranger Things special edition Lite Brite (but of course, that’s not the only gift idea for Stranger Things superfans). So kick off the group text and organize a white elephant swap with your squad, because below, we have a list of clever and affordable white elephant gift ideas that everyone will be reaching for.

When lit, this cute boba tea light from Smoko reveals little boba pearls on the inside. Be warned, you might have an instant craving for boba.

Why place your eyeglasses or sunnies on a nightstand or in a case when you can showcase them on this adorable elephant holder? We bet you’ll rarely misplace them with this helpful display.

It’s always a good day to learn about the most impactful women in history, so put your bestie’s knowledge to the test with this trivia game. The deck includes 80 cards of questions, all about those who made herstory.

These canvas journals come in the dreamiest floral designs, and look oh-so-cute on any desk. Each notebook comes with 64 lined pages, perfect for someone to kick off their New Year’s resolution of journaling more in 2023.

Sometimes you need a little extra motivation to get ready for the new year. This guided journal offers exercises, prompts, and quotes to inspire goal-setting and mindfulness.

For the ultimate Stranger Things fan, opt for this special edition Lite Brite — the significance will mean everything, considering the impact of the Lite Brite in Stranger Things 4 (IYKYK). This kit offers 12 templates, 650 mini pegs, and four light modes.

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Another helpful gift as we head into a new year is a habit tracking calendar. Whether you want to meditate daily, go to bed earlier, or read more, this guide lets you keep track of six habits throughout the year.

Beaded phone chains are one of the easiest ways to accessorize your device without dropping lots of $$$ on an expensive case. These packs come with six different designs, which means you can switch up the lanyards as you please.

A mini replica of Britney Spears in her red latex jumpsuit from the “Oops!...I Did It Again” music video? It doesn’t get much more iconic than that.

These mini figurines of all our fave foods and drinks are so amusing to collect. Each box is a surprise, so this 2-pack means there’s double the fun in store.

Friends don’t let friends leave the house without their selfie light, and this option from e.l.f Cosmetics is ideal for when you’re on the go. It clips onto your phone in an instant and provides three levels of brightness.

Voluspa candles emit gorgeous scents, and their jars are a stylish addition to any space. Choose between the floral Magnolia Grapefruit fragrance and the fresh Casa Pacifica aroma.

Charging your phone just became so much more exciting with this roller stake portable charger from MojiPower. It’s so colorful, you’ll probably never lose it in your purse or car.

These flower power claw clips are not only on sale, they boast a 4.6 out of 5 rating out of 900+ reviews on Amazon. They come in eight pastel, spring-ready colors.

A quality pair of slippers is an absolute must in the cooler winter months. These happy face options are made of plush fleece, which, of course, means you’ll never want to wear real shoes again.

Say goodbye to frizz and breakage with the satin sleep set from Kitsch, which comes with one pillowcase, an eye mask, and hair scrunchie. This will be one sought-after pick in the gift exhange.

No one will ever expect to unwrap a banana phone, which makes it a perfect white elephant gift. This pairs with your phone via Bluetooth, and can play phone calls, music, and podcasts through the speaker in an instant.

Gift the scents of the season with this holiday candle from Homesick. It includes cozy aromas of sugar plums, winter rose, sandalwood, and blackberries.

Pair your house and car keys with a petite mushroom keychain, which are available in a rainbow of eye-catching hues.

OK, how adorable are these food and drink-inspired Airpod cases? These are made of silicone and come in a pack of two, and their clever designs will have everyone asking where you got them.