Best White Elephant gifts for any budget

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White Elephant is a holiday party gift exchange idea that involves participants bringing gifts and exchanging them with one another. There are also rules that allow gifts to be swapped after being selected with another gift. The goal of a White Elephant gift exchange is for everyone to have a good time and leave with a fun, or funny, gift. Most Yankee Swap-style parties will have an agreed-upon budget for the group to follow when shopping for gifts and with that in mind, we’ve compiled an eclectic mix of quality, fun, quirky, unusual, and useful gifts for $50 or less.

Best white elephant gifts under $50

• JBL Tune 230NC TWS True Wireless In-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones - $49.95 (17% off) - Noise-canceling headphones are great, perhaps essentially, for the working-from-homers. A great gift.

• JBL Go 3 waterproof and dust-proof portable speaker - $49 - White elephant gifts don't have to be gag gifts, they can be cool/useful gadgets like this portable Bluetooth speaker. 

• Stanley 40oz stainless steel vacuum insulated water bottle - $45 - Stanley is an iconic brand with a lifetime warranty. Everyone could use a large reusable water bottle to stay hydrated on the go and this one comes in a lot of great color options.

• WeatherTech CupFone - $44.95 - An adjustable universal cup holder for your iPhone or other smartphones.

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - $43.99 - OK, maybe not the most practical white elephant gift suggestion, as you need a Nintendo Switch to enjoy it, but it's under $50 and an absolute banger, 10-out-of-10, must-have, game.

• Lego Icons Orchid 10311 - $40 (20% off) - Lego is fun at any age. This handsome Orchid will look great on display and you can’t kill it.

Best white elephant gifts under $40

• LEGO Technic Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica 42161 - $39.99 (20% off) - The 20% discount brings this great Lego model under $40!

• Weighted Blanket - $39.99  - Serious comfort and warmth. There are a variety of weights and sizes to choose from. This one weighs 20 lbs. and is designed to fit a Queen-size bed.

• Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat, Foot, and Calf Massage Functions - $39.99 - Game-changing if you work on your feet or suffer from foot problems like plantar fasciitis.

• Apple MagSafe Wireless Charger w/ Fast Charging Capability - $34.99 - Wireless charging for the win. This is a great piece of tech that we couldn't recommend more for Apple users.

• Timex Unisex T2N647 Weekender 38mm Black Nylon Slip - $33.59 - The Timex Weekender is a classic piece of affordable kit. A good everyday wear watch. We like the cream dial w/ olive green nylon strap but there's a variety of strap and dial options.

• Yeti 14oz. Stainless steel Rambler with lid and handle - $30 - Everyone can use a good reusable cup. Great for hot or cold drinks. Dishwasher safe.

Best white elephant gifts under $30

• Rechargeable electric corkscrew wine bottle opener - $29.99 (40% off) - A handy kitchen tool that you'll love using.

• Lego Speed Champions McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1 LM 76918 - $29.01 (17% off) - Whether it’s Technic or Speed Champions, like this set, Lego has a TON of great car sets that would look good on any bookcase or desk.

• Electric Table Top S’mores Maker - $27.99 - Nostalgic fun that you can take anywhere and enjoy without the smoke.

• Cards Against Humanity - $29 - A fun irreverent party game, recommended for ages 17 and up.

• An oversized sherpa-lined fleece hoodie blanket for adults - $23.00 (38% off) - ‘Tis the season to be cozy! The sale price has this one under $25!

• Anker Portable Charger - $21.99 - A great power bank that's compatible with a variety of smartphone brands and models.