59 Best White Elephant Gift Ideas Everyone Will Be Fighting Over

Sure, everyone poops—but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Enter: The Squatty Potty, the OG stool that helps you get into a “squat” position (from a 90- to 35-degree angle) to remove unnecessary strain on your colon (read: less time in the bathroom). The 2.0 version can be adjusted to two heights so that anyone, including tykes and pro squatters, can use it.

These winter coat-designed beer koozies are sure to steal the spotlight. Available in a variety of colors including Lavender, Red/Camo and this Blue/Green, they’re adorable and useful. Other styles worth checking out include the Chill Out Beer Hoodies, Chill Beer Flannels and Beer Preservers, which resemble life jackets.

If you’re looking to go the funny-but-useful route for your white elephant gift exchange, this tortilla-inspired blanket should get the group going. This soft blanket is backed by a ridiculous amount of stellar reviews and is actually a treat to curl up in. Plus, there’s also delicious designs for die-hard fans of other foods like pepperoni pizzas and waffles.

If you don’t think these turkey-shaped slippers will cause some commotion, think again. Not only are they hilarious, they’re made with Dearfoams’ signature memory foam insole and have a plush lining for maximum coziness. (Don’t worry: There are reindeer styles and kids’ sizes, too.)

Whether it’s for a “Jurassic Park” viewing party, dinosaur-themed sleepover or Taco Tuesday (or any day that involves snacking, really), this set of dino-inspired chip and dip holders will probably become the recipient’s go-to serveware. Fill the dino with tortilla chips, which becomes its spikes, and the dip holder looks like a tiny volcano. (You can also quadruple the fun with the “Ferocious Feast” version, which is a set of four foldable dino taco holders.) This set can also be filled with any other snack, and did we mention it’s dishwasher-safe?

What embodies “practical” and “hysterical” more than a roll of toilet paper embroidered with a phrase like “This is the crappiest gift I could find”? Nothing, that’s what. So go for it with this handmade gag gift, which you can have embroidered with any saying or custom design you want (you can also customize a pack of up to nine rolls).

The perfect example of a hilarious white elephant gift that will probably get plenty of use, this humongous seeded baguette body pillow will be an absolute hit at the party. Carb lovers will be delighted at the attention to detail (the seeds! the crust!), as well as how incredibly soft and plush it is. (Plus, there are croissant and doughnut pillows for the other pastry lovers, too.)

Socks rolled up and packaged like sushi are cute, a little weird and actually very practical. This set comes with two pairs of cotton socks that are OEKO-TEX certified, and—complete with fabric versions of soy sauce bottles, wasabi and ginger—look good enough to eat.

Any Schitt’s Creek fanatic will simply have to have this towel in their kitchen. As a bonus, this Amazon Handmade pick isn’t just funny; it’s also made from 100% flour sack cotton and handmade in North Carolina. (We also recommend the “Ew David” towel, also inspired by the show, or for Barbie fans, the hilarious “Do You Guys Ever Think About Dying” one.)

With this gift, help one of your loved ones revive a beloved college beverage: the Shower Beer. Or, if they insist on being adults, this plastic holder from SipCaddy can also hold wine glasses so they can enjoy a Bath Wine at the end of a long day. (And this gift can hold shampoo or conditioner bottles, too!)

The book lover who scores this present will now be able to finish their page-turner in the dark while their bedmate sleeps. On top of being uniquely shaped under gift wrap (always a draw at white elephant gift exchanges), this neck light comes with two movable arms with light heads, each offering three brightness levels. The recipient can read on and say, “Look, Ma, no hands!”

A banana-shaped banana slicer might seem like an unnecessary gadget—but at just $6, this is a total steal for peanut butter and banana sandwich lovers. It’s kid-friendly, too: All it takes is a simple press of the slicer on top of a peeled banana, and voilà, you’ll get uniform slices to use as toppers for breakfast and desserts.

An artsy coffee table book full of gallery-quality photos or paintings will no doubt be appreciated at a white elephant gift exchange. But if you want something that checks off both the “chucklesome” and “functional” boxes, illustrator Michelle Rial’s book of charts attempting to wryly answer life’s biggest and smallest questions is sure to be a hit— especially among the overthinkers in the group (we relate).

You might just get a hug from the breakfast lover in your life when you present one of these waffle makers at your next white elephant exchange. Any batter will do, which means that in addition to traditional waffles, you can go wild with cake or brownie batter. There are also 20 colors and patterns to choose from, including leopard print and a psychedelic space-inspired one called Purple Galaxy. (Just note that prices vary by a few bucks depending on design.)

For pizza lovers, there’s never a bad time to grab a slice of piping-hot pie with stringy mozzarella cheese, decadent tomato sauce and a crispy-yet chewy-crust. For those folks, we recommend this quirky hand-sculpted ceramic pepperoni pizza ornament, which comes with its own little pizza box.

How cute are these mini jam jars? Made by the popular French brand Bonne Maman, each set comes with five 1.8-ounce flavors: strawberry, apricot, raspberry, orange marmalade and cherry. They’re the perfect size for sampling, too—one reviewer says each jar has enough jam for two to five pieces of toast.

A quality pair of cozy socks are one foolproof gift to bring if you’re not sure what would be appropriate, according to Graham. These lounge socks from Brooklinen, which are designed for wearing indoors, are fully cushioned with a terry-lined interior for extra warmth and comfort.

Snacking on piping-hot drive-through fries just got an upgrade with this french fry holder. The tray fits perfectly in a car cup holder, meaning less time digging for fallen fries and more time crunching.

Fans of horror and vampires will get a kick out of this spooky and cute garlic press rocker. Don’t worry, all its bite is saved for the garlic: All your recipient has to do is crush peeled cloves by rocking the tool back and forth.

This banana-shaped pouch may not look like it, but it holds a tile game that’s incredibly popular among Amazon shoppers. Each pouch is filled with 144 letters for endless hours of word-filled fun for anagram aficionados. It’s kind of like Scrabble but without a clunky board or the complications of scoring, and anywhere from one to eight players can join in.

A festive mug that’s also only $15, funny and personalized? Yes, please. You can add photos of the white elephant party attendees to pair with this mug’s floating sweaters for a one-of-a-kind mug that any recipient will enjoy. This is available in both 11- and 15-ounce versions.

Anyone who loves puzzles and wine won’t hesitate to snatch up this gadget. It’s a wooden brain teaser that you lock around a bottle, and it won’t release until the puzzle is solved. The result is equal parts fun and frustration—depending how badly they need a drink.

We already swear by woman-owned brand Kitsch’s sustainable and delicious smelling haircare products (particularly its rice protein shampoo bars and heatless curling kits). We also know from experience how decadent it feels to sleep on the brand’s satin pillowcases, and now you can get one inspired by the movie Elf—and it’s available to fit king-sized pillows, too.

Card games that bring people together are always a safe white elephant gift—classics like Cards Against Humanity or more family-friendly ones like Apples To Apples and What Do You Meme? are some great examples. Or, you could go a little bit deeper with the conversation game Hella Awkward, which encourages both hilarious (of course) and thought-provoking storytelling. The 140 questions are split into categories from Dating to Real Talk, and you can customize the game by removing certain categories based on who’s playing.

Tell the skincare buffs at the party to get ready: The cult-favorite Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (which Vetted’s beauty staff have deemed their pick for the best overnight lip mask) will help them achieve super-soft lips while they sleep. Plus, the antioxidant-packed lip treatment comes in eight scrumptious flavors.

If you’ve ever had homemade popcorn, you’ll know it’s way better than the packaged stuff. This gadget makes whipping up a generous portion of the classic movie snack super easy, plus it reduces waste (and scorched saucepans). And for a few bucks more, you can also get the original version, which pops enough for a group.

Chances are, someone at your gift exchange has heard of this cult-favorite chemical foot peel, which sloughs off all the dead skin on your feet to leave you with skin as supple as a baby (at least, as its name alleges). People really do love Baby Foot, but you just have to be okay with your feet shedding like a snake.

Strip lights like this LED color-changing option provide a quick and easy way to add some sparkle to your gift recipient’s space—and with a length of 130 feet, they’ll be able to brightly light up most rooms in the house. You can choose from a wide array of colors, control the light settings using either a remote or the Bluetooth app and sync those settings to music.

For a gift that’s a good balance of entertaining and actually useful, meet “Foodie Dice,” the dinner decision-maker they never knew they needed. Each side of the various dice offers different ingredients to get their creative juices flowing in the kitchen—and there’s even one included that’s vegetarian and vegan-friendly.

You can take them to a cocktail bar, or you can bring the bar to them. This cocktail kit has nearly everything the mixology enthusiast could possibly need to make six servings of their favorite cocktail (like old-fashioneds, mojitos and even Sazeracs), including three kinds of bitters, raw cane sugar cubes, a fancy-schmancy muddler’s spoon and three stainless steel cocktail picks—they just need to add the bourbon. Plus, the kit is travel-friendly; airplane Mai Tai, anyone?

Anyone who has a small kitchen, lives in a dorm or mostly cooks for one will be delighted by this cute and functional mini rice cooker. It’s also extremely user-friendly, with only one button to cook and a Keep Warm function that automatically turns on when it’s done. Better yet, it can also cook quinoa, oatmeal and pasta.

This adorable battery-powered light shaped like a tiny cartoon potato adds a touch of coziness wherever it’s placed. Plus, it features a one-hour auto-off feature to save power. Just note that it doesn’t come with three AAA batteries, so we suggest throwing them in the gift bag so the giftee can make Baby Tayto glow in the dark as soon as the exchange is over.

It’s never too early to help your recipient start setting a jolly ambiance for the holidays. Like its name implies, the fragrance of this nontoxic soy candle—which is hand-poured in Asheville, North Carolina—features notes of pine, patchouli, cedar and spearmint.

Equipped with a handy stand and a quick-working stainless steel whisk, it’s no wonder Zulay’s Executive frother made our list of the best milk frothers of 2023. It can be used to create a thick layer of foam on all sorts of beverages, including lattes, hot chocolate, matcha and more. Bonus points if you include batteries so they can start using it right away.

This pint-sized cutting board is constructed from 75% recycled plastic and 25% sugarcane pulp, making it BPA-free and eco-friendly. The tiny size is right for cutting up a fruit, dicing cherry tomatoes or slicing up a few pieces of cheese.

Frequent travelers will appreciate this miniature steam iron, a 420-watt machine that can easily fit in suitcases and duffel bags. Despite its compact size—it’s 5 inches long and 3 inches tall—it can tackle wrinkles in most fabrics. It also comes with a travel bag and plastic measuring cup.

When in doubt, give the gift of self-care. These shower steamers, scented with essential oils to create soothing fragrances like lavender, eucalyptus and peppermint, melt in the shower. That means whoever nabs this gift can enjoy the benefits of relaxing aromatherapy while they cleanse.

For stress relief, don’t just gift any old stress ball—Speks Blots has a particularly squishy and squeezable silicone version that’s also weighted, so it feels satisfying in the palm. Blots comes in three ergonomic shapes that you can smash, squeeze, twirl and even throw against a wall.

You could choose to gift a traditional acne cleanser or cream—or you can choose these skin-clearing patches from Peace Out Skincare, our editors’ preferred brand when it comes to pimple patches with salicylic acid. This particular pack includes 10 Day Dots and 10 of the original overnight Acne Healing Dots, both with the brand’s hydrocolloid polymer technology.

Enjoy the nostalgic feeling of eating popcorn at the movies at home, thanks to this fun jelly bean dispenser by Jelly Belly. Inspired by old-fashioned popcorn carts, this little machine can hold up to 11 ounces of your favorite flavor—and luckily, it also comes with a bag of the brand’s yummy buttered popcorn jelly beans. It also doubles as a coin bank, if you want to charge for snacks.

It’s never too early to prep for New Year’s Eve festivities. Start with this cute bottle opener that’s shaped like a disco ball and shimmers like one, too. The ball is available in pink and silver colors and has a metal opener at the base to crack open a cold one.

The perfect gift for hosts of brunch or bridal showers, these flavor-infused sugar cubes taste best when paired with bubbly beverages. Choose between citrus flavors or opt for peachy and berry flavors to make delicious mimosas or Bellinis.

If you’re going to choose the “practical” over “hilarious” route, this is a crowd-pleasing gift that all the party-goers will appreciate. This slim, portable charger (it weighs about half a pound) comes with a whopping six outputs and three inputs, which means you can charge up to six devices at once, if you choose.

Bring the karaoke bar to your living room, or wherever you want to sing like a superstar, with this wireless speaker shaped like a microphone. All you need to do is connect the machine to your phone via Bluetooth, open your mp3 or YouTube video of choice and belt it all out.

‘Tis the season for hot toddies, mulled wine and Irish coffee, and Yeti’s 14-ounce double-wall insulated mug is just the one for the job. It’ll keep drinks warm (or chilled, if that’s their preference) for extended outdoor gatherings. Bonus: It’s dishwasher-safe.

Coffee mug warmers are not only convenient, they make popular (and steal-worthy) white elephant gifts, particularly when they’re this affordable. The BestInKits warmer will make sure you (or whoever snags this at the party) always have a hot cup of joe or tea in hand.

For perfectly lit selfies, you can’t beat a ring light, beloved by photographers and TikTokers alike. This bestselling 10-inch model features three color settings (cool white, warm yellow and daylight) and 10 different brightness levels, allowing you to create your ideal lighting. Plus, it comes with a phone holder, remote and extendable tripod stand.

Is a hamburger patty press actually a useful single-use kitchen gadget or one that’s a little ridiculous? Either way, you can’t argue with the quality of this adjustable one from Williams Sonoma, which features cast-aluminum construction and an easy-to-clean nonstick finish.

Totally useful with a touch of humor, Dr. Squatch handmade soaps are especially formulated for men (though we think women will enjoy lathering up with them, too). Made from natural ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter, the soaps come in fresh scents like Cedar Citrus and Cool Fresh Aloe. At just under $30, this is the ideal white elephant gift or stocking stuffer for the guy (or anyone else) in your life who also has an appreciation for self-care.

This notebook that’s adorned with a pretty floral pattern (designed by East London-based fashion house Mother Of Pearl, no less) is a thoughtful gift for loved ones who enjoy journaling or keeping notes. The just-thick-enough pages are satisfying to write on, and the cover is finished with silk paper for a premium feel. You can also choose whether the pages inside are lined, plain or dotted.

Any music lover, podcast streamer or audiobook addict will wonder how they ever lived without this handy little speaker. The JBL Clip 3 offers up to 10 hours of play time, plus its clip-on carabiner means you can take your favorite tunes on a hike or while doing chores. It’s also completely waterproof, making it suitable for setting some ambiance near the bathtub or providing background beats for poolside fun.

Cat lovers will pounce on this glasses holder. This adorable, cheery ceramic cat, handmade and hand-painted in Peru, has handy grooves around its nose and ears to hold your frames so you’ll always know where they’re at.

For folks who suffer migraines, headaches, puffy eyes, photosensitivity or just want to enjoy the stress-relieving benefits of cooling or heat therapy, this unique blackout cap by the aptly named brand HungOvrAF is a godsend. The gel material can either be cooled or heated depending on what you’re experiencing; plus, it blocks out light and mutes sound. Bonus: It’s comfortable AF.

People practicing a more eco-friendly lifestyle will enjoy this festively adorned gift set of handmade body care products from Lush. The packaging is made from cotton T-shirt waste, while the ribbon is 100% jute. Inside, they’ll find four vegan and cruelty-free products, including the best-selling Dream Cream body lotion, the skin-softening Reindeer Bubble Bar, the sweet-smelling Shoot For The Stars bath bomb and the soothing and cleansing Sticky Dates Shower Gel.

Did you think all the dinosaur talk was over? Not yet, because we wanted to introduce you to this ugly Christmas sweater. It features a Christmas-themed color scheme: a forgettably unattractive snowflake pattern, a gingerbread man and a gift— all holiday staples. But a green dinosaur donning a Santa hat and its own ugly sweater (its sleeves are too long for its short T-rex arms) also makes an appearance.

Surprise the olive oil buffs at the gift exchange with this spin from skincare brand Korres, which comes with a creamy foam shower gel, hydrating body cream and a non-greasy hand cream, all enriched with the soothing olive oil.

Speaking of oil, if they prefer to pour rather than lather, you’ll want to give them a vessel that’s worthy of their favorite oil. This one by Sprezz is both artsy and classy—and it comes in two colors.

For the ones in the group who like comfy socks but also have a loud sense of style, they will find plenty to enjoy with these colorful kaleidoscope-inspired knit socks that double as slippers by Verloop. These are faux fleece-lined and are non-slip on the sole so they’re extra-warm and useful for lounging. Good luck keeping these to yourself!

Depending on what other guests bring, these top-rated Crest 3D Whitestrips have hottest-gift potential, especially among the glamour-minded folks in the house. This Professional Effects kit, designed for powerful whitening, comes with multiple packs of easy-to-apply treatments (each with upper and lower strips). And if you need more of a reason to gift these strips, they also happen to be one of our top picks for the best teeth whitening kits.