The Best White Elephant Gift Ideas For $50 or Less
20 White Elephant Gift Ideas That'll Entertain Guests — All For $50 or Less
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There's no doubt that White Elephant gift exchanges are very fun, but coming up with the perfect present can be tricky. You want it to be the perfect combination of quirky and amusing — so that when your gift's recipient unwraps their special treat, it's a delightful surprise for the whole group. To help you find the perfect White Elephant gift, we rounded up 20 items that'll entertain your friend group for $50 or less. Our ideas run the gamut, from delightfully random gifts like a pooping dog puzzle (ha) and a slinky to practical ones like a wine opener and a comfy-cozy blanket they'll use all season long. Which will you decide to buy: a fun gag gift or a present that everyone will want to steal? Check out our picks ahead.
1000 Piece Puzzle, 101 Pooping Puppies
It's hard to beat the randomness that is the 1000 Piece Puzzle, 101 Pooping Puppies ($20). The funniest part of this gift is that it's bound to take them hours to put together.
Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker with Egg Cooker Ring
We're calling it now: Your friends are bound to get in a fight over the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker with Egg Cooker Ring ($30). They'll be able to customize their sandwich with their choice of bread, cheese, eggs, meats, and more.
Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
The singer of the group needs the Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone ($32). It has a long battery life and features a voice-changer that'll send listeners into hysterics.
Threshold Microplush Bed Blanket
Anyone would be excited to receive the Threshold Microplush Bed Blanket ($25), which is a great White Elephant gift that'll actually go to use. Plus, it comes in several different colors, including festive options.
Bower Selfie Ring Studio Light
The Bower Selfie Ring Studio Light ($18) will delight content creators, but it probably won't be a hit for those who don't use social media. Either way, it's sure to be a super entertaining gift at the party.
Victrola Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player
When it's time to steal another player's gift, the Victrola Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player ($50) will be a hot commodity. It's the perfect fusion of vintage and modern, featuring a three-speed turntable with built-in Bluetooth technology to wirelessly stream music.
HoMedics Bubble Mate Heated Foot Spa
Give them a spa experience at home with the HoMedics Bubble Mate Heated Foot Spa ($20, originally $30). They'll look forward to using it after a long day of work and/or to complement their DIY mani.
Monopoly Game: Target Edition
Someone's bound to be Target-obsessed, so what's better than Monopoly: Target Edition ($20). Instead of buying properties, players browse for items from the retail store.
Yodelling Pickle Musical Toy
This Yodelling Pickle Musical Toy ($15) sings for all those who want to listen — or not. Not to mention, it has a perfect five-star rating on Walmart's website.
Brentwood Cake Pop Maker
Bite-size desserts can be made in minutes with the Brentwood Cake Pop Maker ($30, originally $40). Recipients can use it to whip up everything from donut holes to cinnamon buns.
The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook
Trader Joe's fans will have a ball with The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook ($15). It contains 150 recipes using TJ's products for meals like apple sausage and cheddar bites, chili, crab chowder, and margarita pork chops.
The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook
The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook ($12) contains recipes for some of the amusement parks' most beloved treats. Disney lovers will do everything in their power to get their hands on this.
Retro Slinky the Original Walking Spring Toy
The Retro Slinky the Original Walking Spring Toy ($11) is a wonderfully random White Elephant gift idea. We love the cool retro vibe of this one, which is a Walmart bestseller, by the way.
BELLA Cotton Candy Maker
Who wouldn't love owning the BELLA Cotton Candy Maker ($28, originally $40)? It'll level up movie nights and be a hit for entertaining.
Ozeri Nouveaux II Electric Wine Opener
Surely there's a wine lover in your friend group, right? The Ozeri Nouveaux II Electric Wine Opener ($24) opens bottles in a breeze. One of many shoppers said it "made the perfect gift" and "works great on synthetic or real corks."
Creative Motion Plasma Ball Table Lamp
The Creative Motion Plasma Ball Table Lamp ($34, originally $50) has the most hypnotic glow. If they're a fan of mood lighting, it'll be right up their alley.
"Beer School" Book
"Beer School: A Crash Course in Craft Beer" ($14) offers everything you need to know about craft beer, just 'cause. It'll teach readers about grain, mash, water, hops, boil, yeast, fermentation, serving, storing, pouring, and tasting — and everything in between.
Atomi Portable Bluetooth Shower Speaker
Who wouldn't want the Atomi Portable Bluetooth Shower Speaker ($15)? Those who don't already have one will be excited to listen to their favorite tunes while soaping up.
Nostalgia Grilled Cheese Sandwich Toaster
How funny is the Nostalgia Grilled Cheese Sandwich Toaster ($32, originally $50)? Someone in the group is bound to fall in love with it.
New York Times Crossword Puzzles
The New York Times Crossword Puzzles Book ($13) contains a whopping 500 puzzles that will keep them occupied for some time (read: months).
