This post shows you 25 of the best White Elephant Gifts you can get for under $15 that everyone will fight for.
The holiday season is almost upon us, and if you’re here, you’ve likely been invited to a white elephant gift exchange, or a secret santa exchange. These gift ideas under $15 are a safe bet, even though you won’t know who will receive your gift ahead of time. (These gifts are also great ideas for coworkers!)
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What is the White Elephant gift game?
Here’s how a white elephant gift exchange works: Each person brings a wrapped gift and places them together in a pile. Players then draw numbers to determine the order in which they’ll choose a gift. The first player selects a gift, shows it to the group, and the next player can either steal the gift or open a new one. If the first player’s gift is stolen by the second player, the first player can choose a new gift.
This continues with the rest of the players. However, after the first round, if someone’s gift is stolen, that person can either choose a new one or steal someone else’s. The first player has one last chance to swap their gift with someone else’s at the very end.
The objective of a white elephant gift exchange is to bring a gift that people will want to steal. The gift you bring should be funny or useful, something you would actually want, and of course – within the set budget. Additionally, it’s important to consider what’s appropriate for the group of people that will be exchanging gifts. There are variations of this party game, but the general idea remains the same.
Recap:
- Choose a gift that is useful – it’s probably best to avoid wasteful gifts.
- Stick within the set budget of the group.
- Read the room and choose appropriately! You wouldn’t give your boss Fundies Undies, would you? (That’s for you to decide LOL)
Now… on to the list!
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The Best White Elephant Gift Ideas Under $15
1. Suction Cup Drink Holder
This suction cup drink holder might just save your life (or at least your laptop).
Stick it to the wall, the shower, or next to your bed and boom – you’ve got a hands-free drink station.
Perfect for the coworker who’s always spilling coffee, or that friend who insists on wine-in-the-shower vibes.
Cheap, funny, and guaranteed to get the most steals at the gift exchange.
2. Electric Rechargeable Lighter
If you’re shopping for a gender neutral white elephant gift, an electric rechargeable lighter is a great option. It’s available in a variety of colors and is something anyone could use.
3. Capri Blue Volcano Mini Tin Candle
If you know, you know: the Capri Blue Volcano candle is basically the Beyoncé of candles.
It smells like walking into an Anthropologie store, it’s chic, and it’s under $15 in the mini tin.
White Elephant gifts don’t usually scream aesthetic, but this one will 100% get stolen three times before the game is over.
4. UO Feelin’ Lucky Mug
Start your day with a little luck with this stoneware mug. It has the Feelin’ Lucky slogan text at the front with a statement horseshoe-shaped handle. Equestrian-chic decor is a real thing and it’s glorious.
5. Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Spa days are cute, but who actually has time for one? Enter shower steamers – the lazy person’s spa day.
Just toss one of these in the shower and suddenly your bathroom smells like an expensive wellness retreat.
With scents like lavender, eucalyptus mint, and citrus grove, this gift feels way fancier than its under-$15 price tag.
I love gifting them in stockings and gift baskets, and can vouch for how great they are.
6. Soft Fleece Throw Blanket
You simply can’t go wrong with a new blanket for a gift. This super-soft fleece throw is the kind of gift everyone secretly hopes they’ll end up with.
Perfect for binge-watching Netflix, wrapping up on a cold morning, or pretending you’re ‘just really focused’ while secretly wrapped up like a burrito in the office.
For under $15, it looks way more luxe than it actually is, which makes it a total White Elephant win.
7. Coffee and Tea Cup Warmer
I’m obsessed with my mug warmer because I take too long to drink my coffee and it would be cold by the time I took a sip. With this it stays warm until I’m done the entire cup! And it has auto on/off which I love.
If you know someone like me, get them this lol
Side note: Could be even be used for soup!
8. Matryoshka Nesting Measuring Cups
Measuring cups, but make them cute.
These nesting Matryoshka doll measuring cups are both functional and fun – aka the kind of gift that actually gets used after the White Elephant party.
For under $15, they’re quirky enough to get a laugh but practical enough to avoid ending up in the regift pile. Total win.
9. Rubik’s Cube, The Original 3×3 Cube
A Rubik’s Cube is the perfect retro gift – equal parts fun, frustrating, and addictive.
Perfect for killing time on Zoom calls, pretending you’re “deep in thought” at the office, or leaving on your desk to look like a genius (even if you never solve it).
For under $15, it’s a White Elephant classic that always gets a laugh.
10. Tonkatsu Ramen Puzzle
Everyone loves a good puzzle! This one has a fun design of ramen soup, and it’s small and not intimidating. Little Puzzle Thing jigsaws are miniature puzzles that can be completed in 20 minutes or less.
11. Rechargeable Electric Tactical Lighter
This electric lighter is the kind of gift that makes everyone at a White Elephant swap go, “Wait… that’s actually useful.”
Windproof, rechargeable, and perfect for camping trips (or just lighting candles without burning your fingers), it’s a practical find that still feels cool.
12. Paint By Numbers Kit
There is bound to be an art lover/appreciator in your white elephant group, and they would love to receive this.
Alternatively, it would be really fun for someone who’s never done a paint by numbers kit before too. They might be surprised to learn how therapeutic it is.
13. Lightsaber Chopsticks
The perfect union of chopsticks and Star Wars. Someone you know is bound to love these!
A great motivator for using chopsticks instead of a fork.
14. Insulated Tumbler 20 oz
An insulated tumbler is a safe white elephant gift because so many people like to drink hot or cold beverages. It’s versatile and useful for beverages whether it’s Winter or Summer.
Coffee people, tea people, even “I only drink water but it has to be ice cold” people – they’ll all want this.
It keeps drinks hot for hours and cold forever, and honestly? It looks way fancier than the price tag. Under $15, but guaranteed to be picked at least twice.
15. Lush Santa Shower Jelly
Lush products are really great; they’re made by hand out of fresh fruits, vegetables, and natural oils, and are non-toxic.
This bouncy santa shower jelly is super cute, and smells like melon! Yummmm.
Use it at room temperature, store in the fridge to keep it cool, or pop in the freezer for a cool getaway in the shower.
16. Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
Sea Salt? Huh?
Trust me on this fact: Maldon sea salt will change your cooking game. If you haven’t tried it before it might sound strange, but I swear – you should just try it. It’s so crunchy and delicious, and perfect as a finishing salt.
Other salts just don’t compare. It’s hard to explain. Once you try it, you’ll never cook without it again.
If there’s a home cook in your white elephant group, they will definitely appreciate this one.
17. The Burrito Blanket
This is one for the funny people – a burrito blanket!
Curl up with a warm beverage (or maybe some warm mexican food), put on a good show, and relax in your new burrito blanket. Or tell your white elephant recipient to do that.
18. Saucemoto Dip Clip
For the friend who road trips often, or just often eats chicken nuggets in their car (so… basically all of us), this Dip Clip is the White Elephant underdog.
It clips right onto your car vent and holds your sauce like it’s the VIP passenger.
No more juggling fries, nuggets, and dips while trying to steer – this is peak drive-thru luxury, all for under $15.
19. Beanie With Head Light
It can be such a struggle to use a flashlight when you need your hands, too. This beanie has a rechargeable LED head light affixed to it, so it’s like using a flashlight hands-free.
Perfect for illuminating your surroundings in the dark, whether you’re skiing, walking the dogs, camping, working outdoors, or even painting your nails when the power goes out (what? It may have happened once or twice!)
20. Mini Waffle Maker
This is another useful and versatile gift. Anyone can use a mini waffle maker whether they’re cooking solo for one, for kids, or a small family.
You can use it for pancake batter, keto waffle batter (“chaffles”), crepes… it’s really a great little breakfast assistant.
21. Hilarious Cook Book
This is a funny and crass approach to the dinner dilemma. It’s a “choose your own adventure” style cookbook that gives you quick and easy solutions for the nightly conundrum.
22. UO Winnie Floral Taper Candle Set
This set of taper candles is quite beautiful, and are inlayed with real dried flowers.
They look really chic and aren’t overly Holiday-themed, so they’re perfect to use throughout any season.
23. Moon Lamp
Adding lamps to a room changes the vibe completely. Instead of brash overhead lights you can create a mellow, cozy atmosphere just by switching it up and using lamps like this moon lamp.
I think this is a great gift, especially for a White Elephant gift exchange (and the price is amazing).
24. Microwave Popcorn Popper
Popcorn is a crowd-pleaser, and this microwaveable popcorn popper is a fantastic white elephant gift.
Popping popcorn at home not only tastes better, but it is also more economical than buying popcorn bags.
25. Stainless Steel Whiskey Stones
For the coworker who thinks they’re a mixologist (or just doesn’t want watered-down whiskey), these stainless-steel whiskey stones are a total win.
They look fancy, chill drinks fast, and come in a sleek gift box that makes them feel way more expensive than $15.
If you’re looking for an adult white elephant gift, this one is perfect!
This post showed you the best 25 white elephant gifts under $15
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