$10 White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas
In the case of a White Elephant Gift Exchange, gifts are typically humorous gag gifts or gifts that have been received, but the recipient no longer has a use for them. These $10 White Elephant gift exchange ideas will have recipients scratching their heads in bewilderment! That’s a good thing!
Why is it called White Elephant?
White Elephant is defined as a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of. Supposedly, the King of Siam gifted rare albino elephants to courtiers who had displeased him, so that they might be ruined by the animals’ upkeep costs.
The term White Elephant refers to a gift whose maintenance costs exceed its usefulness.
$10 White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas
When I think of a White Elephant gift exchange, I think of gifts that are funny, quirky, or completely impractical. The kind of gifts that make everyone laugh when they’re opened! If you’re looking for gifts people will actually fight over and want to take home, check out my $10 Dirty Santa Gift Exchange Ideas instead.
These gift ideas are great for White Elephant parties that have a $10 gift limit. If you’re looking for a variety of price ranges, be sure to check out these White Elephant Gift Ideas!
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Sigh Sound Maker
Ever have one of those days when a regular sigh doesn’t quite cut it? This Sigh Sound Maker does the sighing for you! It’s completely unnecessary, which makes it just right for a White Elephant gift exchange.
Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy
Who wouldn’t want their very own Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy? This version is small enough to fit on your desktop but big enough to make you smile! It’s silly, unnecessary, and pretty much everything a White Elephant gift should be!
Dancing With Jesus
Jesus has a sense of humor, right? Dancing With Jesus is filled with dance moves inspired by Jesus, making it just quirky and unexpected enough to get some laughs at a White Elephant gift exchange!
Umbrella Hat
Check out this cool Umbrella Hat! It won’t keep your shoulders dry, but it is hands-free, unless it’s windy, which it often is when it rains.
Slipper Mops
Who wouldn’t want these Slipper Mops? Keep your feet warm and clean the floors at the same time. That’s a win! Now if you’re cleaning up liquids … ewww!
Motion Activated Toilet Nightlight
For your friends who don’t want to blind themselves by turning on the light in the middle of the night. The Toilet Night Light Motion Sensor is motion-activated and ensures you hit the right spot!
Fanny Pack
Fanny Packs have gotten a bad rap but personally, I think they’re awesome for traveling or when you need to have your hands free. I’ll keep wearing mine even if it is the perfect White Elephant gift!
The Dad Bag
Oh my goodness! This is the most hilarious thing I’ve seen yet and the perfect White Elephant gift! It’s a fanny pack that gives you a Dad Bod!
Mullet Wig
Who Doesn’t need a mullet to remind us of times past, or times present, in some cases.
Clip-In Man Bun
Oh my goodness! Don’t you want your White Elephant friends to look this stylish? Just clip on a Man Bun and they’re ready to go!
Banana Slicer
Slice your banana with one quick motion! Gift this Banana Slicer with print-offs from the reviews and it’s sure to be a hit!
Here’s one 2-star review: “I tried the banana slicer and found it unacceptable. As shown in the picture, the slicer is curved from left to right. All of my bananas are bent the other way.”
Chopsticks
If Chopsticks are your eating utensil of choice, why not make them fun and take up more space in your drawer?
Etch A Sketch Mini
This Etch A Sketch Mini is sure to bring out the kid in everyone! Watch them clamor over this gift with fond memories and creativity!
Nerf Gun
There’s nothing like a Nerf Gun to bring out the kid in you!
Potty Putter
Get a little practice in every time you go to the bathroom. This Potty Putter even comes with a “Do Not Disturb” door hanger. How about that?
What’s Your Poo Telling You?
How about a little light reading for toilet time? This What’s Your Poo Telling You Book would be an excellent read to leave in the bathroom.
Screaming Goat
If your White Elephant party needs a little chaos, the Screaming Goat should do the trick. Push it and you’ll hear an actual goat scream, which is completely ridiculous and exactly the kind of thing I’d expect to find at a White Elephant gift exchange.
The Totally Awesome Book Of Useless Information
One of my daughter’s teachers shared one piece of totally useless information with the class every day and the kids loved it. I’m sure he must have had a book just like this to come up with the tidbits of factual information.
These $10 White Elephant gift exchange ideas may require too much space and maintenance to be worth their while.
Just think, the recipients will have to wash those slippers, keep track of the fanny pack, brush that wig, spend hours drawing on the Etch A Sketch only to have it erased by a toddler, and clean up after accidents with those potty gifts. Aaack!
That just means you’ve picked the perfect White Elephant gift!
White Elephant Printable Rules and #’s
Hosting a White Elephant Gift Exchange? These White Elephant Rules And Numbers are ready to help you keep your guests on track!
Hi! I’m Bridget!
I create printables and DIYs to help you get organized and celebrate special occasions! My mission is to inspire you to get creative and find joy in every day!
These are so awesome! I wish I could use them for my Christmas gift exchange at school.
I think you could use most at school, Elizabeth!
I like ’em all! Especially the way you present them! You’re such a hoot, Bridget! 😀
Why thank you, Kay! My gift idea lists seem to be quite popular right now! That didn’t sound humble at all, did it? Ahem, lots of people are looking for gift ideas these days!