10 white elephant gifts under $40 that people will actually like

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• For board game lovers: Watch Ya' Mouth game
• uncommon goods bathtime essentials wine holder
• "A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook"
• "The One with All the Recipes: An Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Friends"
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• of the best gift ideas for a white elephant exchange this season
• Have A Holly Jolly Christmas Ornament
• Culinary Adventures Gift Set

For anyone who needs a simple stress-relieving game to keep on their desk they're going to love this set. Whether they use it to make themselves into a burrito for Tik Tok or just as a funny blanket to keep on the couch, this is one of the ultimate fought over White Elephant gift ideas. This blanket is 60 inches in diameter, but there are other sizes available. One of our friends loves to bring a bowling pin to a White Elephant gift exchange. It's odd enough that it stands out and just familiar enough that someone will fight over it.

Give the gift of food with this Back to the Roots indoor oyster mushroom growing kit. It’s so simple to use that anyone who is lucky enough to get this present will see success regardless of their gardening skills. All they have to do is open the package of mushroom spawn-infused soil and mist it daily with water. Within a week, gorgeous pink mushrooms will have sprouted and in less than two weeks, they’ll be ready to harvest and eat. No matter what you’re celebrating, we think it’s safe to say that carbs are at least part of the reason for the season.

For board game lovers: Watch Ya' Mouth game

The set is beautifully packaged and perfect for the food lover and avid traveler. Add this to your list of inexpensive white elephant gift ideas. This useful logbook is for recording internet passwords because even the best of us forget. It’s a great low-tech method to remember complicated passwords in our high tech day and age. For security, logbooks are advised to be kept in a safe place. Attending a geeky party and need some tech white elephant gifts?

This print says as much, even listing the burger's scientific name at the base. It's a captivating print that'll lighten the mood in any room it settles in. Bob Ross brings instant amusement to all, whether it's through the late painter's iconic painting show on PBS or through any number of great memorabilia. This calendar will make every day of 2023 a little happier. Give your toilet the club treatment with this bowl-set night light.

uncommon goods bathtime essentials wine holder

It might not be as “funny” as some of the others, but it’s probably the most useful gift on this list. It’s a waterproof case that lets you text and snap photos underwater. It will surely come in handy on any pool hang, kayaking adventure, or even a ski trip. This unique and funny game spans entertainment, history, science, geography, food, sports, and more to get everyone laughing. A literal White Elephant gift is a real crowd pleaser.

Few things smell as good as freshly-cooked bacon, which is why the geniuses at the Stinky Candle Co. (yes, that’s really their name) painstakingly replicated it for their deliciously-scented bacon candle. Anyone will be thankful to get the gift of long-lasting sweet and savory smell of sizzling bacon, sans the frying pan. Winter might mean shorter days and far too early sunsets, but that doesn’t mean we have to give up the joy of having good light. Help someone replicate summer’s most precious golden hours with a sunset lamp projector, which can bathe an entire room with its soft, golden glow.

"A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook"

Movie nights are getting an upgrade, and we are here for it. And if you need two gifts to get, keep scrolling for the mini popcorn maker we are obsessed with. The mist and light functions of this Essential Oil Diffuser work separately to provide a calm environment.

Booze is always a classic gift that will never be old fashioned—unless, you know, your recipient pours a couple ounces of this bottle of Rittenhouse Rye into a brown sugar old fashioned. Whether sipped neat or incorporated in a classic wintertime cocktail, this versatile rye whiskey will please most palates with its sweetness and spiciness. Art is subjective, but we’re pretty sure any pastry-loving collector would be proud to get their hands on this fun twist on scientific botanical illustrations.

A graduate of Oberlin College, she is currently completing her MFA in Creative Writing at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Turn everyone onto their favorite new publication with the latest issue of Cake Zine ($24), which is full of recipes, poems, and other fun content from the food writers you love. This is bound to be one of the most popular gifts of the game.

Thanks to the clever design in clear plastic, the ingredients stay separated. These shakers feature incredibly cute domes, one depicting summer, and the other, winter. Everyone will be aiming for this at the white elephant gift exchange this Christmas. You’ll be carrying this hilarious umbrella around and hoping for rain even when it’s sunny out. This high-quality transparent umbrella features men raining down and is one of the best fun office gift exchange ideas.

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Sure, there’s no beans and rice, but it can swaddle anyone in warmth and make the day a little cozier. White Elephant, Yankee Swap, Dirty Santa—it doesn’t matter what you call it. Pour one out for those who won’t show up with the best White Elephant gift at the party. Not only is this bottle of Bloom simply beautiful to behold, but it’s also handcrafted by one of the world’s first female master distillers—isn’t that the bee’s knees? Offering a sweet and flowery taste with just a hint of pepper, both gin-thusiasts and novices will enjoy drinking this bold liquor either straight or in a palate-pleasing gin cocktail.

A water bottle is more than just a vessel for carrying water to hydrate throughout the day. It’s also a receptacle for a plethora of personality-defining stickers, including the “This is My Emotional Support Water Bottle” Sticker from Etsy graphic designer Certainly Vague. Available in two sizes, not only is this sticker available in two sizes, but you can also choose between a glossy or holographic finish.

The snowman-themed outer design of this Dash Mini Waffle Maker is absolutely worth melting for, but if you need some extra convincing that this is the best White Elephant gift ever, we’re happy to oblige. Snowman-themed outer design of this Dash Mini Waffle Maker is absolutely worth melting for, but if you need some extra convincing that this is the best White Elephant gift ever, we’re happy to oblige. This insulated stainless steel vessel is comfortable to hold and pleasant to drink from thanks to its convenient twist-top lid.

Each tin comes with 15 bandages and a surprise trinket within! As far as cheap white elephant gifts go, it can’t get any better than this. Everyone longs to be wrapped like a giant burrito or tortilla and feel warm and cozy inside. Made from high-quality flannel, this white elephant gift will be a crowd favorite. You can either be a yellow or white burrito or a waffle. It’s lightweight, warm, and comfortable, so the recipient can enjoy it everywhere they go.

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas Ornament

It comes in a variety of colors and will make your bathroom feel like the aisle of a Virgin Airplane. Indulge a green thumb with this easy, from-seed indoor herb garden kit. The tiny but mighty starter kid includes everything you need to nurture this garden, from seeds for four different types of herbs to bamboo fiber mini pots and expandable soil pellets. The lucky person who gets this gift will be cooking with homegrown herbs in no time.