Table of contents – White Elephant Gift Ideas Under $25
- A reminder on How to Play the White Elephant Game – The Rules
- 20+ White Elephant Gift Ideas Under $25
- 1 | Bluetooth Retro Speaker
- 2 | Sushi Socks
- 3 | Cheat Sheet Excel Mug
- 4 | Would You Rather Board Game
- 5 | iPhone Bag Case
- 6 | Don Julio Tequila Blanco 375ml
- 7 | Poetry for Neanderthals Game
- 8 | Armrest Couch Cup Holder
- 9 | Portable Steamer for Clothes
- 10 | Food Dice Decider
- 11 | Globe Pen Holder
- 12 | Today in History Calendar
- 13 | Caffeine Beaker Mug
- 14 | Cat Toilet Roll Holder
- 15 | Meat Chopper
- 16 | Storage Shoe Organizer
- 17 | Water Bottle with Time Marker 64 oz
- 18 | Back & Body Hurts Funny Candle
- 19 | Toilet Candle – Lemon Fragrance
- 20 | Diet Coke Socks
- 21 | Dr. Pepper Soda Candle
- 22 | Cat Tea Infuser
- 23 | Espresso Martini Candle
One of my favorite activities during the holiday season is playing games that bring family and coworkers together. As a default, we always play the white elephant gift exchange because it’s easy and everyone has a lot of fun watching the other participants.
If you’re here, it’s likely because you prefer to order online and get it done quickly, rather than spending time in the store choosing items for a gathering. Don’t worry—I have you covered! Rather than showing you just stock photos like everybody else, I got all of these so you can see actual photos of the recommended items and know exactly what you are getting.
Most of these gifts are available on Amazon, so if you have Prime, they’ll arrive at your doorstep in no time. These gifts are not boring or cheap; they are funny, quirky, and fun ideas that are sure to be a hit and might even get “stolen” at your gathering. I guarantee it!
A reminder on How to Play the White Elephant Game – The Rules
Just a quick reminder on how to play White Elephant (because I always forget the rules and end up asking my coworkers or husband how to play at the last minute, lol)
- All participants need to bring a wrapped, anonymous gift within the budget previously set by the group. For example, at work, we always set the White Elephant gift limit to under $25.
- As the participants arrive at the party or gathering, they place the gifts anonymously on a center table or under the Christmas tree.
- The next step is for every participant to draw a number from a bowl, hat, or whatever is available. That number determines the order in which players will take their turn.
- Player 1 selects a gift from the pile and opens it in front of everybody.
- Player 2 can select a gift from the pile or can steal the gift from Player 1.
- Player 3 can select a gift from the pile or steal from Player 1 or 2, and so on.
- A gift can be stolen a maximum of three times.
20+ White Elephant Gift Ideas Under $25
1 | Bluetooth Retro Speaker
This portable wireless Bluetooth retro speaker is so cute, it will be a hit at your white elephant party; it has a retro design and over 7k reviews with almost 5 stars on Amazon. I love that it’s super easy to connect the retro speaker to your iPhone, just click the HM11 Bluetooth, and it automatically connects to the Bluetooth.
2 | Sushi Socks
When I received the sushi socks in a tray, they really looked like sushi—they’re so cool! Even my son commented on how funny and unique they are. Both pairs are very comfortable, but the salmon sushi socks (the orange ones) are especially soft. This gift under $20 is hilarious and is sure to be the center of conversation during the white elephant event.
3 | Cheat Sheet Excel Mug
This Cheat Sheet Excel Mug, under $15, has all the popular Excel shortcuts. It is the perfect white elephant gift idea for the office. I am pretty sure an accountant or engineer will appreciate this mug.
4 | Would You Rather Board Game
I have played Would You Rather? board game for hours with my family, and let me tell you, you are going to find out some serious things you never imagined about your family members before. This is a card game for adults & teens, players are forced to make tough decisions between 2 equally terrible or fabulous options. I won’t recommend this game for the office because there are some inappropriate questions/decisions.
5 | iPhone Bag Case
This iPhone purse case will be a hit at your white elephant party! For sure, it will be stolen a couple of times. This iPhone case can double as a wallet, with a compartment for credit cards and IDs. Available from iPhone 13 up to iPhone 17 Pro Max.
6 | Don Julio Tequila Blanco 375ml
I won this Don Julio Tequila Blanco 375 ml at my white elephant office party last December. I am saving it for a special occasion, lol. I guarantee you that this will be stolen the most, and the players will be fighting over it. Alcoholic beverages are always a hit, especially at office parties. It is a small battle that is within the $25 budget.
7 | Poetry for Neanderthals Game
The Poetry of Neanderthals is just a super fun game to play with family and coworkers. Teammates need to guess words and phrases, but there’s a catch—you can only use single-syllable words. For sure, hours will pass, and the game will still be on. A nice game for a white elephant gift for under $25.
8 | Armrest Couch Cup Holder
I got this armrest couch cup holder for my husband for Father’s Day as a joke, and he loved it so much that he wanted a second one for the other arm of the couch for his buddy. So there you have it, tested and loved by my husband. Apparently, according to him, this is the most practical gift he has ever had. I take his word. This will be an amazing white elephant gift idea for men under $25. The cup holder comes in different colors.
9 | Portable Steamer for Clothes
Nobody likes the idea of steaming clothes, well, at least that is my thought. This will be a hilarious and funny white elephant gift idea that probably nobody will want to steal, but hear me out, this steamer is super practical. I love mine because it is lightweight, it does the job, and it folds for storage. This is one of the best steamers I have ever had, and believe me, I steam clothes all the time.
10 | Food Dice Decider
Are you stuck on what to cook for dinner? No worries! Let the Food Dice decide for you! It’s a fun way to bring family and friends together and take the guesswork out of mealtime.
Give it a try and enjoy the surprise! This funny white elephant gift idea features a dice that is the size of a dime, and it comes in a tiny black box. I suggest wrapping it in a larger box to make the guest think they are getting a bigger gift! Lol!
11 | Globe Pen Holder
This globe pen holder has such a charming retro vibe! It’s a fantastic addition for your desk and makes a great white elephant gift idea for the office. Just picture the moment when you spot your gift on a coworker’s desk and feel proud to see how they’re using this stylish globe organizer to store their pens and office supplies. lol.
12 | Today in History Calendar
This is a great white elephant gift idea under $25. This is the Today in History Calendar that will inform you what happened in history that day. The calendar can be reused year by year. I love the beautiful vintage design that accentuates any desk or corner of your home.
13 | Caffeine Beaker Mug
The Caffeine Beaker Mug is the perfect white elephant gift idea for the office. Coworkers are going to appreciate this baker mug, especially those who are engineers or are related to science.
14 | Cat Toilet Roll Holder
This set of three cat toilet roll holders is absolutely adorable and definitely becomes a conversation starter when I have visitors. There are also sheep and frog versions that are just as charming. Assembly is straightforward and definitely worth the effort.
15 | Meat Chopper
I won this meat chopper about five years ago during a white elephant gift exchange at the office. At first, I thought I would never use it, but it turned out to be incredibly handy and chops ground beef in no time. Now, I can’t imagine living without it! It’s obviously a funny white-elephant gift, but it has proven very useful to me.
16 | Storage Shoe Organizer
This is the type of gift that is likely to be “stolen” the maximum number of times in a white elephant game. I own two of these storage shoe organizers, and they are incredibly useful. They are high quality and look great in my closet as well.
17 | Water Bottle with Time Marker 64 oz
This is a large gallon jug—64 ounces! My husband has one, and he loves it. It helps him keep track of his water intake. Receiving one of these as a white elephant gift will be amusing, but it will definitely be useful for the new owner.
18 | Back & Body Hurts Funny Candle
This is one of the most funny white elephant gifts! Who doesn’t feel that their back and body hurt, especially if you’re over 40? This gift is sure to spark laughter and will definitely be the center of conversation at the party.
19 | Toilet Candle – Lemon Fragrance
This toilet candle is surprisingly cute and smells like fresh lemon. It’s a gift that keeps on giving because once the candle is used up, the toilet can be repurposed as a vase for a small plant.
20 | Diet Coke Socks
These cotton socks are perfect for the soda drinker! They are surprisingly soft and cute. There are other designs in case you want a different message or soda, lol.
21 | Dr. Pepper Soda Candle
This Dr. Pepper soda candle resembles the real soda. In the photos below, I compare the candle to an actual can of Dr. Pepper that I borrowed from my husband—funny, right? Plus, the candle is scented just like the soda!
22 | Cat Tea Infuser
This cat tea infuser is the most adorable thing I have ever seen! It reminds me of my baby cat, Cocoa, because it has the same white-and-grey coloring. It’s both useful and adorable.
23 | Espresso Martini Candle
For all the coffee lovers out there, this espresso martini candle makes the perfect gift! It has an amazing coffee scent that will definitely bring a smile to anyone’s face.
And that’s a wrap! There you have it: real photos of the items so you can see how they look in real life. Thank you so much for stopping by! If you found this blog helpful, please share it and leave me a comment below. Happy White Elephant Gift Exchange!
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