28 Ideas For Your Next White Elephant Party!
Okay, have you ever been invited to a white elephant party and been like uhhh what do I buy for $10,$20, $50 that anyone at this party may like?! Yeah, same so I put together a list below of a few ideas that are funny, practical & thoughtful! I'll double-star my two favorites!! Oh, and are you wondering what a white elephant party is? It is a game where everyone brings a gift but you have no idea which gift you will receive or who will receive yours. I've played it a few different ways.
Alright, let's get into it!
Funnies! 🤣
Dog foot warmer
Ugly Sweater
Scary mask/animal mask
Go antiquing and find the most quirky rad item you can find in your budget! ( This is my favorite! Make a memory out of it, invite your favorite person and get a hot yummy drink to browse with! ) ** My Fav!
Old posters ( if you are all around the same age, say like a friend's Christmas ) how fun would a nostalgia item be?! Think furby or backstreet boys poster?!
Okay just thought of this, a pack of paper towels and toilet paper!! You know big gifts attract people, so they will be sought after AND it is kind of a funny play on everything we survived being told and running around crazy to stock on these items. Also if you are a person who doesn't really want to spend money on things that may go to waste hey these two will for sure be used!
Lottery tickets? No kids for this one!
Practical!⚒️
8. Batteries ( especially if you have kids.. so many… toys!! ) you always need batteries right?! Great to have on hand and how practical is a big batch of AA or AAA's? You can find the right amount in your price budget!
9. Flashlights! Heck, you could do batteries and a flashlight! But a flashlight is always good to have on hand, my friends!
10. Throwblanket! Keep it in your car?
11. Candle, if they don't want it they can regift hehe. Even battery operated - if the electricity goes out - always good to have some lights in hand!
12. Spice kit or oil set - I'm envisioning a pretty set you see at TJ Maxx or HomeGoods!
13. Coffee basket! A nice bag of local coffee, some mugs, and syrups?! Java baby!
14. Kitchen items like a cheap ice cream maker or cotton candy machine. Everyone can have fun with this once or twice!
Thoughtful! 💞
15. An experience - a gift card for a restaurant or tickets to a local show or museum!
16. Make a donation to a non-profit! All the good feel here. One that has been on my mind is Together We Rise, providing resources for children in Foster Care. Check them out! ** My other favorite idea!
17. generic color of gloves ( so it can satisfy whoever gets your gift) and hand warmers!
18. A gift card for a photo shoot - give the gift of captured memories!
19. If the group of the party is all from the same town/area/college a cool piece of art or flag of the name or a map could be a cool sentimental piece!
20. Movie box - movie DVD ( I know I know streaming lol maybe no movie and just snacks ha! ) The dollar Tree sells adorable popcorn buckets and stuff it was snacks, popcorn for sure, candy, soda, etc.
If kids will be involved in the party I say cater to them because most adults will want to see the children happy! A few ideas:
21. Could stick with practical gloves/ hat set
22. Big candy bundle!
23. Coloring books and crayons
24. Puzzle!
25. Binoculars!!
26. Rubix Cube
27. Bop it - this is fun to busy out right at the party and challenge each other!
28. Adorable stuffed animal!
Okay, I want to hear what are your best white elephant gift ideas and do you call it a white elephant or something else?
Let me know & have a fabulous time at your party!!
Best,
XO - Sammy