I’ll start this by saying that I absolutely love giving gifts. Birthday gifts, Valentine’s Day, the holiday season, you name it. So, I love the concept of white elephant gifts. It’s the perfect time to buy cool presents and get creative with gifts on a budget. Here are 12 gift ideas that will have everyone trying to steal your present – and they’re all under $30.
- If you’ve got a friend who’s a Snoop Dogg fan, they’ll love this Snoop Dogg Christmas Bobblehead. It’s a cool addition to any home for the holidays.
>> Buy the Snoop Dogg Christmas Bobblehead for $26.74 on Amazon
- Give the gift of mini hot waffles on a cold morning with this Dash holiday mini waffle maker. Choose from Santa, snowflake, classic, or any of the 6 themed removable plates.
>> Buy the DASH Holiday Mini Waffle Maker for $19.99 on Amazon
- For the ones who are fans of the holiday classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, their heart will grow three sizes after adding this ornament to their tree.
>> Buy the Hallmark Grinch with Present Christmas Ornament for $9.09 on Amazon
- Give the gift of flowers or a unique table centerpiece with this LEGO plum blossom flowers. LEGO fans and floral enthusiasts will have loads of fun building this set and displaying it in their home, and the flowers are captured in bud, blooming, and in full bloom.
>> Buy the LEGO Icons Plum Blossom Building Set for $29.95 on Amazon
- Who says plushies are just for kids? This Squishmallow mystery box is the perfect white elephant gift because even you don’t know what the recipient will actually get. This gift includes medium-sized Squishmallows, and may even have favorites like Sheila chocolate pancakes or Pierogi banana monkey.
>> Buy the Squishmallows Plush Mystery Pack for $22.99 on Amazon
- Since everyone could use some extra moisture in their lips during the winter, we highly recommend gifting this Laneige lip mask. It’ll keep their lips hydrated and supple all day long.
>> Buy the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask for $24 on Amazon
- This matcha powder allows anyone to make a delicious cup of matcha. From matcha lemonade to iced vanilla matcha to hot matcha, this small tin goes a long way.
>> Buy the Naoki Matcha Organic Ceremonial Blend for $25.99 on Amazon
- Everyone loves a good ugly Christmas sweater, and they’re sure to laugh at this one. For the ones with a sense of humor who love dogs just as much as they love Christmas, they’ll love wearing this around the holiday party.
>> Buy the Ugly Christmas Crewneck Sweater for $29.99 on Amazon
- These Mighty Patch pimple patches are the perfect because everyone gets a zit every once and a while. The best part? It includes 36 patches for dissolving and getting rid of large pimples.
>> Buy the Mighty Patch Pimple Patches for $12.99 on Amazon
- This Nintendo Switch controller has a cool colorful cracked design and several different light modes. And maybe whoever ends up with the gift will invite you over to play Maria Kart with it.
>> Buy the Nintendo Switch Controller for $27.99 for Amazon
- The recipient will be able to wrap themselves up like a burrito in this tortilla blanket. This is a super funny gift for anyone who loves Chipotle will go out of their way to make sure they take home. It’ll keep them super cozy and warm, all winter long.
>> Buy the Burrito Tortilla Throw Blanket for $20.99 on Amazon
- For the avid readers, history buffs, the booktok-obsessed and those who love learning about generational effects, “The Vanishing Half” is the perfect white elephant gift.
>> Buy the paperback version of “The Vanishing Half” for $9.49 on Amazon






