18 White Elephant Gift Ideas That'll Entertain Guests — All For $50 or Less

A Shop of Things Cowboy Boot Shot Glass ($10)

These cowboy boot shot glasses are too cute and make for a celebratory white elephant gift idea. Depending on your group's set price point, you can buy a couple of them or add on a small bottle of your favorite spirit — just so you know they'll be put to good use.

"The New York Times Supersized Book of Sunday Crosswords" ($13)

This "New York Times" crossword book contains a whopping 500 puzzles that will keep puzzle-lovers occupied throughout the holidays (read: at least until next year). Family members and tote-bag girlies alike will definitely have their eye on this one.

"From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes From Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen" ($14)

Snoop Dogg's cookbook is a bestseller on Amazon and sure to make a great white elephant gift. It'll delight the group when it's unwrapped, with recipes like fried bologna sandwiches, easy orange chicken, and shrimp po'boys.

The Original Slinky Brand Collector's Edition Metal Original Slinky ($14)

A slinky is a wonderfully random white elephant gift idea. This one is from the original Slinky brand, which has been making slinkies for 70 years in the US.

Monopoly: Target Edition ($15)

Someone's bound to be Target-obsessed, so what's better than this Target Monopoly board game? Instead of buying properties, players browse for items from the retail store.

Gnome Chia Pet ($16, originally $27)

There's bound to be a plant parent in your white elephant group, and they won't be able to resist adding to their collection. This Chia Pet kit comes with everything you need to grow a bushy green gnome beard.

Brentwood Cake Pop Maker ($19, originally $40)

Bite-size desserts can be made in minutes with this cake-pop maker. It's not limited to cake pops, either: recipients can use it to whip up doughnut holes, cinnamon buns, and other tasty treats.

1000 Piece Puzzle, 101 Pooping Puppies ($20)

As far as white elephants go, it's hard to beat the randomness that is this puzzle of pooping puppies. The funniest part of this gift is that it's bound to take them hours to put together.

Ozeri Nouveaux II Electric Wine Opener ($20)

Surely there's a wine-lover in your friend group or family. This snazzy wine opener takes the grunt work out of popping bottles. One of many shoppers said it "made the perfect gift" and "works great on synthetic or real corks."

Atomi Portable Bluetooth Shower Speaker ($20)

Who doesn't like blasting tunes in the shower? Those who don't already have a shower speaker will be excited to listen to their favorite feel-good music while soaping up.

Thausdas Dimmable Touch Lamp ($22, originally $32)

This portable little touch lamp has five brightness settings and 13 different colors. Having a party? Turn on the strobe mode. If anyone at your white elephant is a fan of mood lighting, this will be right up their alley.

We're Not Really Strangers Card Game ($22, originally $25)

This game — a deck of questions to help people really get to know each other — is the fast track to deeper conversations, and it's a great tool for anyone to have in their party arsenal. Guaranteed, someone in your white elephant has been wanting to buy it and will do whatever it takes to bring this gift home.

Threshold Microplush Bed Blanket ($25)

Anyone would be excited to receive this plush blanket, which is a great white elephant gift that'll actually go to use. Plus, it comes in several different colors, including festive options.

Bella Cotton Candy Maker ($25, originally $40)

This cotton-candy machine will level up movie nights and be a hit for entertaining, for kids and grownups alike.

Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone ($26)

The singer of the group needs this karaoke mic. It has a long battery life and features a voice changer that'll send listeners into hysterics. We'll place our bets on this being put to use at your party immediately after white elephant is over.

HoMedics Bubble Mate Heated Foot Spa ($30)

Give them a spa experience at home with this HoMedics gift. They'll look forward to using it after a long day of work and/or to complement their DIY mani.

Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker with Egg Cooker Ring ($30)

We're calling it now: your friends are bound to get in a fight over this breakfast sandwich cooker. They'll be able to customize their sandwich with their choice of bread, cheese, eggs, meats, and more.

Victrola Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player ($50, originally $90)

When it's time to steal another player's gift, this sleek record player 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.