36 Actually Good White Elephant Gifts on Sale
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A good white elephant gift should be unexpected, delightful, and fun, but never junky or useless. And what’s even better than a good white elephant gift is a good white elephant gift that’son sale. Normally, these types of gift exchanges have a price limit attached, so shopping sales is the perfect way to find something especially excellent. So below, I’ve assembled a list ofwhite elephant giftideas, all of which are on sale right now. For more gift ideas, head over to the hub ofevery holiday gift guidewe’ve written so far.
$10 and under white elephant gifts on sale
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Janelle Jamessays this truffle-infused hot sauce tastes good on anything.
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Something silly to jazz up their desk.
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Thisgoofy gamewill get everyone laughing (and arguing), says Strategist contributor Mark Marino.
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A disco-ballornamentto hang on their Christmas tree — or add year-round dance-party vibes to their living room.
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A spare pair of nail clippers is always handy.
$15 and under on sale
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This design-y serpentine key ring is easy to open and close thanks to its clever screw-lock eye.
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A cheeky little guy for serving salad.
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Everyone could use a little under-eye pampering at this time of year.
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This fancy Christmas crustacean is another good ornament option.
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Incense makes for a festive gift that smells good andisn’ta candle.
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Or here’s a fun littledoodadto prevent smells where they aren’t wanted.
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This sampler has a nice mix of products to keep their hands and feet hydrated.
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These claw-shaped pot holders will liven up anyone’s kitchen.
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Managing editor Kelsie Schrader says this one-line-a-day journal was thebest gift she got last year— and a source of daily joy and gratitude all year long.
$25 and under on sale
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Just an absolutely gigantic bag of sour gummy worms.
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Baggu’s minimalist penguinbag charm(or “key chain,” if you’rebag-charmed out) has a zipper pocket to store small items like AirPods or a lip gloss.
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This is one of my favorite easy party games; everyone answers opinion questions, but instead of writing down theiractualopinion, they write down what they think everyoneelsewill write down. Answer in the majority to stay in the “herd” and win points.
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Pickles are a Christmas tree classic. This pickleball-playing pickle adds a clever twist.
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A pair of plants they can’t kill.
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This heatable smiley face is perfect foraches, pains, and cramps.
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There are tons of funny or kitschy candles that would be amusing to open at a white elephant party; just be sure to pick one with a reasonably crowd-pleasing scent. Thisfauxbowl of Lucky Charms has a simple vanilla aroma.
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They’ll thank you when summer comes around.
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All the joy of s’mores without the hassle of building a fire.
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Astationery-nerd-approved book of wonderful stickers.
$50 and under on sale
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This kit makes it easy to do something creative, and everything they need is included in the box.
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A fun, maximalist puzzle to work on when it’s too cold to leave the house.
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JBL Go 3
Clip this portable Bluetooth speaker on a backpack or hang it in the shower — it’s waterproof!
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Deals editor Sam Daly has gifted this lavender, chamomile, and vetiver essential-oil pillow spray to multiple people.
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I prefer to sleep with aweighted stuffed animalinstead of a weighted blanket; here are two for the price of one, in the form of a lion and cub.
$100 and under on sale
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A throw blanket is always a good gift, and the silly pattern on this one fits the white elephant brief nicely.
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Or consider the ultracozy blanket that Strategist writer Ambar Pardilla says she and her fellow employees used to fight over when she worked at Anthropologie. Surely everyone at your white elephant party will fight over one too.
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A luxurious silk sleep mask (beloved by Sabrina Carpenter) is an upgrade anyone could use.
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Made from 100 percent cashmere (55 percent recycled cashmere, 45 percent cashmere), this scarf will keep them warm and cozy all winter. Just be sure to pick a neutral color that will work for everyone in your group!
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Another way to wow at a white elephant exchange is to bring a large quantity of something mundane, like this 150-piece variety pack of snacks.
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