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There’s nothing more fun than a good white elephant gift exchange for the holidays. Whether it’s at work or with family, this is a perfect opportunity to show your creativity in coming up with a gift that is both ridiculous and maybe also useful. So, here are a bunch of great white elephant gifts for under $30, because who wants to spend a ton of money on one of these gifts anyway?
Apple AirTags
What better white elephant gift than one that reminds people of their failings? Whether we like it or not, we all lose things. Car keys, wallets, you name it and we can find a way to set it somewhere and forget where we put it. Well, Apple has come to our rescue with these little AirTags. Simply attach them to the items you tend to lose track of and that problem goes away for good. They can either play a sound from the built-in speaker or be located using an app on your iPhone. This is one of those white elephant gifts that people might actually want. You can buy a single AirTag on Amazon for $29.
From Cook to Crook – Snoop Dogg
Everyone could use a little assistance in the kitchen, which is why we buy cookbooks. But, how many of us have a cookbook written by Snoop Dogg? Well, the lucky recipient of your white elephant gift for one. Check out these 50 OG soul food staples and “Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg” that are sure to take your cooking to a different level. What other cookbook includes both Fried Bologna Sandwiches and Lobster Thermidor? We’re going to say none. You can pick this one up on Amazon for $13.
Yeti Rambler 10 oz. Lowball
It only holds 10 oz. of a drink, making it a bit small, but it’s a Yeti, which people absolutely covet, so it’s a great fit on this list. I’ve personally seen a Yeti tumbler (a larger version) still have ice in it after 24+ hours sitting on a kitchen counter. Maybe any well-insulated thermos-style container would do the same, but it’s still pretty amazing to me. Either way, this is another white elephant gift that is sure to be popular at your gift exchange. You can snag one on Amazon for $20.
Thanos Infinity Gauntlet Bottle Opener
For the Marvel Cinematic Universe fan in your white elephant gift exchange, this miniature Infinity Gauntlet will find a home on any desk or countertop. While you can’t snap the fingers and cause a mass extinction event, you can open a bottle with it. For the right recipient, this will become a cherished gadget for years to come. It was a lot of work for Thanos and the Avengers to get their Infinity Gauntlets, but all you need to do is visit Amazon and pay about $14.
Shower Drink Holder
Now this is a true white elephant gift. Who doesn’t need a drink holder for the shower? We probably all have at least one friend from college who seems like they might appreciate it, but honestly, it’s just pure white elephant silliness. It does exactly what you might think, stick to the shower wall and make an easy place to hold a can of your favorite beverage – surely an ice-cold soda. What shower is complete without a drink? This one probably won’t win a prize for the most popular white elephant gift, but it’s a solid contender for most ridiculous. Grab one at Amazon for about $15.
Calvin & Hobbes Sunday Pages 1985-1995
This is almost too awesome to be a white elephant gift. But, unless you grew up during the 80s or 90s, you may not be familiar with one of the best comic strips of all time. In fact, if you may be too young to remember comic strips anyway since they were in the Sunday newspaper. But, Calvin & Hobbes is an absolute classic and anyone who opens up the book and starts reading will appreciate their adventures. This is another one that should be popular at your gift exchange. You can snag the paperback version on Amazon for $13.
Astronaut Food – Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwich
Another one that falls on the ridiculous side of the gift exchange, how about some astronaut food? Seems like we’re all going to have the chance to go to space someday if we can pony up a couple hundred thousand dollars anyway. So, why not start preparing for that epic space voyage by eating like a real astronaut? These ice cream sandwiches only run a bit over $7 apiece on Amazon, so you can pick up a few for your gift exchange.
Leg Lamp Nightlight
It’s a nightlight and also a major award that might or might not be from Italy. But, this is sure to be popular with any fan of A Christmas Story – and who isn’t a fan of that amazing holiday movie? You may not be able to put it on a table in front of your picture window, but you can definitely plug it into a wall outlet near your bed and bathe in the warm glow of leg light. Dare I say you’ll have a leg up on the competition for the best white elephant gift with this one? Pick one up on Amazon for $19.
Hodor Door Stop
Everyone needs a doorstop at some point. They are wonderfully useful little devices that we don’t think much about. Well, Game of Thrones fans probably think about them a bit differently than the rest of us now and you can pay homage to one of the heroes of that show, with this Hodor Door Stop. If you have a door to be held, this solid oak doorstep will not let you down, even if hordes of frozen zombies are on the other side. At $17 it’s a bargain on Amazon.
