We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shopping Gifts 74 White Elephant Gifts You'll Want to Steal Back for Yourself Including editor-loved and Oprah-approved gifts By Genevieve Cepeda Genevieve Cepeda Genevieve Cepeda is a staff shopping writer for PEOPLE. She was formerly a PEOPLE beauty and style intern and wrote about style, entertainment, and arts for four years at Northwestern University. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 14, 2024 01:15PM EST In This Article View All In This Article Best White Elephant Gifts Gifts Under $10 Gifts Under $25 Gifts Under $50 Why Trust PEOPLE? What Is PEOPLE Tested? Photo: People If there’s one occasion to embrace chaos (and intentionally cause it), it’s your annual white elephant gift exchange. If you choose wisely, your gift will be treasured, stolen, and even fought over. But finding a good white elephant gift can be challenging, especially when you need to consider a spending limit. We’re here to help: As shopping experts, we’re also elite gift givers. In addition to testing so many products this year, we also scoured the internet to find the best gifts that your white elephant party will love. Whether you’re looking for a funny white elephant gift or something more practical, we’ve found so many steal-worthy options, from the best lip mask we’ve tested to a heat-changing Bob Ross mug. Here are the best white elephant gifts of 2024. Best White Elephant Gifts Bedsure Satin Pillowcase, $10 (orig. $13); amazon.com Dash Mini Waffle Maker, $10; amazon.com Insefocc Stanley Tumbler Snack Bowl, $7; amazon.com Ovente Electric Kettle, $13; amazon.com Exploding Kittens Card Game, $18 (orig. $20); amazon.com Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $24; amazon.com Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray Variety Pack, $22 (orig. $25); amazon.com Belkin Power Bank, $30; amazon.com Vochill Stemless Wine Chiller, $45; vochill.com Pickleball Paddle Snack Tray, $35; uncommongoods.com The 15 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers, According to Dog Owners Gifts Under $10 People / Kayla Kitts If your gift exchange is capped at $10, there are still plenty of great gifts to choose from. Spruce up a lucky recipient’s Stanley Tumbler with a viral snack tray or gift a satin pillowcase that makes our hair silky smooth. Shop the best and cheapest white elephant gifts below. Bedsure Satin Pillowcase PHOTO: Amazon $13 $10 at Amazon $9 at Bedsurehome.com Party guests will be fighting over this gift — especially if your gift exchange includes multiple people with long hair. This is the best satin pillowcase we’ve tested, and you can purchase it at a fraction of the cost of the pricier silk alternatives we’ve tried. It’s a surprisingly effective haircare tool, making our hair noticeably smoother and less frizzy. Dash Mini Waffle Maker PHOTO: Amazon $10 at Amazon View on Bydash.com $13 at Sur La Table Our senior shopping editor loves this mini waffle maker, which brings nostalgic fun to breakfast at home. It has over 194,000 five-star ratings at Amazon, and reviewers say it makes “perfect waffles every time." More White Elephant Gifts Under $10 Likeny Beard Bib $10 $8 at Amazon Svjetiq Head Massager $8 $6 at Amazon Saucemoto Dip Clip an in-car sauce holder $13 $10 at Amazon Sok It Java Sok Insulator Sleeve $16 $8 at Amazon insefocc Stanley Cup Snack Bowl $8 $6 at Amazon Reidea Electronic Candle Lighter $10 $9 at Amazon Mattel Games UNO Barbie The Movie Card Game $7 at Amazon $10 $7 at Walmart View on Orientaltrading.com Gaiatop Mini Portable Fan $8 at Amazon E ECSEM Mini Handheld Cordless Tabletop Crumb Sweeper $10 at Amazon Sugarfina Martini Olive Almonds View on Sugarfina.com Gifts Under $25 People / Alyssa Brascia Our editors have tested so many quality under-$25 products, and we think they would make great gifts, too. Among the best are the Debatable Holiday Edition Game, which is sure to turn any party rowdy, and the Yellowbird Hot Sauce Variety Pack, which includes travel sizes of our favorite hot sauce. At this price point, there are near-endless options, but we’ve found the best ones, below. Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 10K PHOTO: Belkin $30 $22 at Amazon $30 at Walmart View on Belkin.com This power bank brings a level of convenience that everyone needs. When we tested it, we were able to charge our iPhone three times with just one charge of the power bank. Plus, it’s super portable, so you can throw it in a small bag to take on any event worry-free. Testers Say Our tester loves that this power bank features one USB-C port and two USB ports, so they can charge multiple devices at once. Better yet, they never have to worry about wasting battery, since this power bank holds enough power to charge an iPhone multiple times. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask PHOTO: Sephora $24 at Amazon $24 at Sephora $24 at Laneige.com Beauty lovers will be fighting over this best-selling lip mask. Our beauty writer touts this mask as the most hydrating lip product she’s tried, and it has over 37,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. Writers Say “My mom gifts me this lip mask each year, and it’s truly the gift that keeps on giving: It usually lasts me all the way until the following Christmas! I’ve given so many away as gifts, too, and Laneige even offers a mini variety pack, which is perfect for gifting.”—Genevieve Cepeda, staff shopping writer The 20 Best Lip Balms of 2024 for Nourished and Hydrated Lips More White Elephant Gifts Under $25 OVENTE Electric Kettle $13 at Amazon The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Bob Ross Heat Changing Mug $20 at Amazon Odistar Desktop Vacuum Cleaner $17 $10 at Amazon $24 at Newegg.com Exploding Kittens Card Game $20 $17 at Amazon $25 at Target $38 at Walmart Anthropologie Jingle Bell Bottle Opener $16 at Anthropologie Bando Glass Straw Set View on Bando.com Yellowbird Organic Hot Sauce Set of 4 View on REI Brass Monkey Debatable Holiday Edition $15 at Amazon $15 at Anthropologie $15 at Barnesandnoble.com Dabria Water Bottle Carrier Bag $30 $17 at Amazon Brass Monkey Goods Of All The People Social Game View on Brassmonkeygoods.com Ban.do Emotional Rollercoaster Wine Tumbler $23 at Amazon Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray Variety Pack $25 $22 at Amazon Dash Mini Gingerbread Waffle Maker $10 at Target View on Boscovs.com 30 Watt Silicone Wine Glass Holder $15 $14 at Amazon Baggu Baby Reusable Bag View on Baggu.com Gritin Book Light $24 $9 at Amazon Worlds of Wonder $12 at Target Squishmallows 14-Inch Jellyfish Stuffed Animal $25 $20 at Amazon Carhartt Knitted Cuff Beanie $20 at Amazon $20 at Zappos $20 at Dick's We’re Not Really Strangers Card Game $25 at Amazon $25 at Target View on Werenotreallystrangers.com Lite-Brite Retro Toy $20 $18 at Amazon Barbie Barbie The Movie Collectible Doll $64 $25 at Walmart View on Toywiz.com $25 at Dsw.com Lady Sargeant Say It Do It Truth or Dare Card Game $25 at Etsy Baby Foot Exfoliation Foot Peel $25 at Amazon $25 at Target $25 at Ulta Blume Superfood Latte Powder $25 at Target Tamagotchi Original Updated Logo $20 $15 at Amazon What is a white elephant gift exchange? If you’ve never been to White Elephant party, you’re not alone. Mariah Carey previously revealed to PEOPLE that she has never participated in the gift exchange—or Secret Santa! When asked whether White Elephant was a “slay or nay,” she wasn’t quite convinced, awarding it a “nay-ish.” Gifts Under $50 Uncommon Goods With a spending limit of $50, the world is your oyster. Our favorite white elephant gifts under $50 include an Oprah-approved wine chiller that our editors love, too, and unique Lego sets that are bound to be a hit. We’d definitely fight over these gifts. VoChill Stemless Wine Glass Chiller PHOTO: Amazon $45 at Amazon $45 at Uncommon Goods View on Vochill.com Our editors love this wine chiller, which keeps your glass chilled for up to two hours. It fits perfectly with a stemless wine glass and never slips or drips. After trying it for ourselves, we can’t wait to gift it to other wine lovers. Oprah-Approved This wine chiller was selected for Oprah’s Favorite Things list in 2022. She says the chiller keeps wine “crisp from first sip to last.” The 11 Best Wine Glasses of 2024, According to Our Tests Uncommon Goods Pickleball Paddle Snack Tray PHOTO: Uncommon Goods $35 at Uncommon Goods Frequent hosts and pickleball players alike will be fighting over this pickleball snack tray. It perfectly fits chips, veggies, and dips, and it’s dishwasher- and microwave-safe More White Elephant Gifts Under $50 Sauz Pasta Sauce Combo Pack View on Getsauz.com Artify 9-Piece Watercolor Brush Set View on Michaels Homesick Candles White Elephant Candle $38 $30 at Amazon $30 at Homesick.com $38 at Macy's Unihand Electric Hand Warmers $26 $18 at Amazon Camplivingfire Tabletop Fire Pit $30 at Amazon The Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit $34 at Amazon View on Thewoobles.com $30 at Uncommon Goods Papier High Hopes Daily Planner $40 at Papier.com Uncommon Goods Pickleball Paddle Snack Tray $35 at Uncommon Goods Dusen Dusen Terry Stripe Slippers View on Dusendusen.com Wondery Water Bottle $58 at Amazon $58 at Uncommon Goods View on Usparkpass.com Prunus Mini Karaoke Machine $28 at Amazon ban.do Vintage-Inspired Rise and Shine Decorative Ceramic Vase $27 at Amazon $34 at Wayfair View on Bando.com Marycele Candle Warmer Lamp $34 $29 at Amazon Stanley Quencher FlowState Tumbler $45 $43 at Amazon $45 at Nordstrom $32 at Walmart LEGO Icons Orchid Plant and Flowers Set $50 $40 at Amazon $40 at Target $40 at Walmart Paintable Pictures Paint Your Photo by Number $40 at Amazon Leonor Greyl Massaging Scalp Brush $28 at Amazon View on Lovelyskin.com View on Leonorgreyl-usa.com Nostalgia Retro Hot Dog Toaster $28 at Amazon $30 at Wayfair Hasbro Nostalgia Edition Clue Board Game $19 at Amazon Teaspressa Mimosa Sugar Cube Trio $30 at Uncommon Goods View on Teaspressa.com Paper Source Reading Shawl with Pockets $40 at Barnesandnoble.com LEGO Architecture Paris Skyline $50 $43 at Amazon View on Walgreens Truff Mini Truffle Hot Sauce 3-Pack $30 at World Market Catbird Sweet Nothing Ring View on Catbirdnyc.com Global Grub DIY Morimoto Mochi Donut Kit $43 at Amazon $48 at Williams-Sonoma See’s Candies Build a Box of Your Favorite Lollys View on Sees.com Rifle Paper Co. Mini Book Collection View on Riflepaperco.com Clapper A Christmas Story Leg Lamp Night Light $30 $20 at Amazon Why Trust PEOPLE? Genevieve Cepeda is a staff shopping writer who specializes in beauty and fashion. She loves to find thoughtful, funny, and unique gifts for her loved ones. One of her favorite gifts she has received has become an annual tradition: Each year, her mom gifts her a Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in her stocking (and she doesn’t need another lip balm until the next Christmas). Our Shopping Experts Erin Johnson is PEOPLE’s associate shopping director. She specializes in home products and appliances and has tested over 150 products this year alone. She’s also obsessed with the holidays, so she takes gift-giving very seriously. Shalwah Evans is a senior shopping editor with extensive experience testing and reviewing beauty products. She has a knack for the technical side of product testing, which has made her an expert in the field. Kayla Kitts is a shopping editor and home expert. She regularly tests home and family products, so she’s our go-to resource for practical home gifts and fun family-friendly games. Madison Yauger is a shopping editor, with expertise in the lifestyle, pets, and travel space. She has personally tested hundreds of products since the launch of PEOPLE Tested. Cai Cramer is a staff shopping writer who specializes in beauty and health. She is passionate about helping consumers make informed decisions, so she’s intent on recommending only the products that are truly worth your money. Alyssa Brascia is a staff shopping writer and makeup artist, and she’s PEOPLE’s go-to expert on makeup products. She always stays up to date on noteworthy launches and trending products. Members of the PEOPLE Tested team setting up artificial Christmas trees to find out which ones are the easiest to assemble. People / Joy Kim The 6 Best Artificial Christmas Trees of 2024, Tested by PEOPLE What Is PEOPLE Tested? 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