Best White Elephant Gifts They'll Actually Use

There are two ways to approach white elephant gifts: something small that somebody will actually use or a total gag gift. While gag gifts are fun, they tend to just clutter up the place. What do you say we gift something someone may or may not laugh at – but will certainly treasure all year long? 

White Elephant Gifts Ideas

Below, we have an assortment of gifts that are sure to land well. They cover the cooks in the house, the wine connoisseurs, the charcuterie kings, and the card-playing game lovers. With price points for most budgets, we bet one of these items will help you check “buy white elephant gift” off your holiday to-do list. 

Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder

The odds are high that your gift will land in the hands of someone who loves to cook. If not, they’ll know someone who does and can easily regift this. Either way, an electric salt and pepper grinder set makes cooking easy, especially when someone’s hands are already full with countless other tools and ingredients. 

Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Another essential, whether you’re cooking or beach partying, is a portable Bluetooth speaker. This little guy comes with lights and a crystal-clear sound. As if that’s not enough, it’s also waterproof and boasts an all-day playtime. 

Wine Chiller and Tumblers

This is one of the white elephant gifts everyone will fight for, especially because it’s pretty in pink. If the odds are high your gift will land in the hands of someone who likes to cook, they’re even higher when it comes to finding a wine lover. This gift set includes a wine chiller and two stemless tumblers. With double-walled stainless steel and a beautiful powder coating, this will complete anybody’s setup at home. 

Deep Tissue Massage Gun

If these gifts are going out in an office setting, most people will know a thing or two about the detriments of sitting at a desk all day. Enter the deep tissue massage gun with high-intensity percussion and nine different attachments to provide pain relief all over the body. 

Tabletop Fire Pit With S’mores Maker Kit

What a lovely way to savor a wintry night. This tabletop fire pit comes with a s’mores maker kit that you’ll want to replenish all season long. The fire pit itself is pretty sleek, but it’s also accompanied by a small tray and all the right utensils to make the perfect s’more. 

Charcuterie Board Gift Set

The best kind of tabletop fun is filled with savory meats, cheeses, and fruit. This charcuterie board is wonderfully unique in that it features beautiful bamboo wood and comes with a small tray to house all the necessary utensils like small forks and knives. It’s a clever way to lay out the perfect spread and keep all your tools right at hand. 

Tabletop Water Fountain

Another way to add some tabletop zen to somebody’s life is to gift them a tabletop water fountain. This beauty features a relaxing sound machine, automatic pump, deep basin, and natural river rocks to create countless moments of indoor relaxation. 

Phone Stand With Bluetooth Speaker

How did we survive without music, podcasts, or TV shows playing in the background? This phone stand comes with a Bluetooth speaker that provides HD surround sound. Compatible with all phones, this white elephant gift is sure to brighten someone’s house and home.

Sriracha The Game

Time for some funny white elephant gifts. Who doesn’t love game night? Whether it’s with friends or family, the odds are also high that there’s someone in your crown who loves to laugh. Sriracha is a fun card game where players compete to slap the deck when they see the right pairs and sandwiches. It’s a fast-paced, fun, and popular game that’s sure to provide all the laughs. Best of all? It’s one of those white elephant gifts under $25. 

Elephant Throw Blanket

Who doesn’t love a literal brain? This lush throw blanket is right on theme, isn’t it? Coming in at 60” x 50”, it’s sure to keep someone warm all winter long. The moment the lucky winner opens it, the whole crowd won’t be able to fight the urge to laugh out loud at how perfectly poignant this gift is. 

The Best White Elephant Gifts for 2024

Who’s ready to close out the year strong by gifting some good white elephant gifts that’ll actually be put to use?  We hope this has made your holiday shopping a little bit easier. 

As we wrap up the year with all our holiday shopping and newfound recipe ideas, keep coming back for more inspiration. We’re here to help make your holiday season merry and your new year bright.