If you are in need of Christmas gifts, great stocking stuffers, a secret Santa gift, or white elephant gifts, this gift guide is perfect for the person on a budget. The best gifts to gift someone for a white elephant party are gag gifts, funny gifts, and practical gifts. Some funny, unique gifts under $10 that would be fun to give or receive at a white elephant party, whether in person or over zoom, are toilet lamps, a cute elephant jewelry catch tray, reusable eco-friendly wine bottle straws, and more. The best gifts that are going to create engagement and be stolen the most during a white elephant gift exchange are the gifts that are practical but also funny like wine condoms or a snowflake multitool. Whatever gift you decide to get, make sure you order it before December 15th so you’ll be able to get your gifts on time and before Christmas.
Here’s a white elephant gift guide with 30 gift ideas under ten dollars.
Burt’s Bees Gift Set
Lip balm is essential to have in the winter because your skin will get dried out and flakey and so will your lips. Make sure your friends are moisturized this winter with this perfect little Burt’s Bees gift set. RELATED: 49 Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $20 To Give Your Friends & Co-Workers In 2021
Holy Mother Forking Shirtballs: Clean Swear Word Coloring Book for Adults
One of the best gifts is funny and random gifts that you can actually use. That’s why this adult coloring book is perfect because it can help someone find their new hobby of coloring and finding new clean swear words to use.
Ring Holder Ring Dish
Not all white elephant gifts need to be funny. This cute little gift is perfect for the woman in the group or man or wears lots of rings or earrings and needs something to hold everything. This gift is literally a “white elephant” gift.
The Screaming Goat
This is a perfect white elephant gift for laughs and jokes. This screaming goat meme was made into a little figure that screams and comes with a little book full of fun facts and trivia about farm animals.
Accoutrements Bacon Air Freshener
This gift is for the bacon lovers out there. Do they love the smell of bacon in the morning? If so then this is a perfect gift for them to smell if they can’t end up making some of their favorite breakfast food in the morning.
Hanes Men’s Short Sleeve Graphic T-shirt
What’s a better more ironic shirt for a man who works out to wear than an “unathletic shirt.” This is a perfect gift for the exercise pessimist in the group or the one who does and receives a gift that calls them unathletic.
Magic 8 Ball Classic Fortune-Telling Novelty Toy
Ever wonder what the future holds for you? You can tell now with this magic 8 ball that everyone will be fighting over. Photo: Target Where to buy: Target, $8.99
Prank Gift Box “Shower Margarita Machine”
This is the perfect gag gift for the margarita lover of the group. This is a joke box so it’s not actually a shower margarita machine, but wouldn’t it be great if it was?
Hasbro Gaming Jenga Mini-Game
Everyone’s favorite game to play, it’s Jenga! … except a mini version. This game is perfect to bring while traveling and to bring to parties.
Bob Ross Bobblehead and easel book
Give your friends the gifts of the talented Bob Ross. This little bobblehead comes with 10 different wise and witty sayings from the painter and a mini easel book featuring 30 of Ross’s landscape works.
ECO Friendly - Reusable Stainless Steel Straws
In this day and age, it’s better for the planet and the environment if you get reusable water bottles and straws. Give someone who buys a lot of ice coffee their own reusable straws, and watch everyone fight over this cool multicolored set.
Gone with the Gin - by Tim Federle
If anyone in your friend group loves old Hollywood movies then this is the perfect gift for them. Ever wanted to try the cocktails they had back in the day? You now can know how to make 50 old Hollywood drinks paired with commentary on the most quotable film, an all-star lineup of drinking games, and movie-themed snacks and illustrations. Photo: Target Where to buy: Target, $9.79
Funny Wine Glass
Lots of your friends might be funny and also like wine, so why not give them a gift that reminds you of them. This perfect white elephant gift is great for those who get a kick out of a funny wine glass or coffee mug.
Desk Supplies Organizer
If you are at a work party white elephant gift exchange then this gift is perfect for one of your co-workers that might need some more organization in their life. Plus the desk organizer is shaped like an elephant so it’s perfect.
Black Knit Gloves LED Strobe Fingertips
Be the life of the party even in the cold. These gloves are unlike any other with LED lights at your fingertips so you can wear them to parties and concerts and more. RELATED: 30 Best White Elephant Gifts Under $25 That’ll Definitely Make People Laugh
Reusable Wine Bottle Straws
Ever finish an entire bottle of wine in one night at a party with friends? If so how about you skip wasting a glass and use a straw for your wine bottle. Everyone who loves wine in the group will get a good laugh about this gift and some might actually want it.
Aztec Secret Clay Mask
Phrenology Dog - (Rp Minis)
This is the perfect white elephant gift for the dog lover of the group who wants to know what’s on their dog’s mind. This phrenology dog kit helps you find and label on a ceramic bust where in your dog’s brain their emotions, likes, dislikes, and quirks are located. It also includes a 32-page illustrated mini-book on phrenology for dogs. Photo: Target Where to buy: Target, $9.99
18 in 1 Snowflake Multitool
The perfect white elephant gift for the person who doesn’t know a thing about tools. This is a useful little multitool with 18 tools including a flat-blade screwdriver, No. 3 and No. 2 Phillips screwdrivers, 4, 5, and 6mm Allen screws, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 mm end wrench.
Cool Coast Products - Owen Wilson
Everyone loves Owen Wilson, and if you don’t know him you’ve probably heard his famous catchphrase, the simple “wow.” Somebody in your group is surely going to want to steal this beer coolie for whenever they go out.
Handmade Wooden Elephant Jewelry Box
What is a white elephant without some cool elephant-themed gifts? This is such a cute little jewelry box that someone will surely want to steal and have to store their jewelry.
Funny Socks - If You Can Read This Bring Me Some Tacos
If you know someone in your gift exchange group or multiple people that like tacos this is the perfect gift. These socks are so cute and say at the bottom, “If You Can Read This Bring Me Some Tacos,” with taco drawings all over the socks.
The Original Toilet Night Light Gadget
This gift is a perfect gag gift for toilet campers. This fun little night light goes in the toilet to bring the party to the bathroom. It’s a fun gadget to use when you have friends over and everyone will get a good laugh out of it.
Bob Ross: Happy Little Magnets
Bring the happy little trees into your kitchen with these cute little pop ross painting magnets. The magnets set features Bob Ross artwork, inspirational quotes, and iconic images related to the artist. Photo: Target Where to buy: Target, $9.99
Wine Bottle Stopper
If anyone has had trouble with not being able to put the cork back on a wine bottle then this is the gift for them. This wine bottle stopped can also be used on any and all opened beverages that need to go back in the fridge.
COLIBROX Set of 6 Colorful Retro Vinyl Record Disk Coaster
These cute little vinyl coasters are perfect for the vinyl lover of the group. If you know a couple of friends who have a good vinyl collection then this is an awesome gift for them.
Karma Gifts Black and White Boho Tea Towels
These cute little elephant boho tea towels are perfect for your next white elephant gift exchange. These towels are also highly absorbent and made from 100 percent cotton, they also are machine washable too.
Fairly Odd Novelties Cat Ice Cube Tray
There probably is at least one person in your friend group or between your co-workers that owns a cat. If so, this is the perfect gift for them to make cute little cat ice cubes to use in their water or ice coffee in the morning.
Bravo Team Lucky Evil Eye Car Hanging Ornament & Keychain
Know a friend who might need some luck or protection with them recently? If so an evil eye elephant keychain is a cute little gift that they can bring with them everywhere as a good luck charm.
My Bleeping Family Mad Libs
Every white elephant needs a good mad lips book and this one is perfect for a group of adults. They can fill out this book and read it with their families on Christmas to laugh and have some interesting stories to tell. Photo: Target Where to buy: Target, $9.99 RELATED: 20 White Elephant Gift Ideas Under $20 Your Friends Will Fight For Megan Hatch is a writer at YourTango who covers news & entertainment, love & relationships, and internet culture. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram. YourTango may earn an affiliate commission if you buy something through links featured in this article.
