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There's no doubt that White Elephant gift exchanges are very fun, but coming up with the perfect present can be tricky. You want it to be the perfect combination of quirky and amusing — so that when your gift's recipient unwraps their special treat, it's a delightful surprise for the whole group. To help you find the perfect White Elephant gift, we rounded up 20 items that'll entertain your friend group for $50 or less. Our ideas run the gamut, from delightfully random gifts like a pooping dog puzzle (ha) and a slinky to practical ones like a wine opener and a comfy-cozy blanket they'll use all season long. Which will you decide to buy: a fun gag gift or a present that everyone will want to steal? Check out our picks ahead.
Anyone would be excited to receive the Threshold Microplush Bed Blanket ($25), which is a great White Elephant gift that'll actually go to use. Plus, it comes in several different colors, including festive options.
Threshold Microplush Bed Blanket
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The Bower Selfie Ring Studio Light ($21) will delight content creators, but it probably won't be a hit for those who don't use social media. Either way, it's sure to be a super entertaining gift at the party.
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When it's time to steal another player's gift, the Victrola Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player ($50, originally $70) will be a hot commodity. It's the perfect fusion of vintage and modern, featuring a three-speed turntable with built-in Bluetooth technology to wirelessly stream music.
Victrola Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player
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Give them a spa experience at home with the HoMedics Bubble Mate Heated Foot Spa ($20, originally $25). They'll look forward to using it after a long day of work and/or to complement their DIY mani.
HoMedics Bubble Mate Heated Foot Spa
$20 from walmart.com
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Someone's bound to be Target-obsessed, so what's better than Monopoly: Target Edition ($14, originally $20). Instead of buying properties, players browse for items from the retail store.
Monopoly: Target Edition
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This Yodelling Pickle Musical Toy ($12) sings for all those who want to listen — or not. Not to mention, it has a perfect five-star rating on Walmart's website.
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Bite-size desserts can be made in minutes with the Brentwood Cake Pop Maker ($50, originally $70). Recipients can use it to whip up everything from donut holes to cinnamon buns.
Brentwood Cake Pop Maker
$50 from target.com
$70 $50 Now 29% off
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Trader Joe's fans will have a ball with The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook ($15). It contains 150 recipes using TJ's products for meals like apple sausage and cheddar bites, chili, crab chowder, and margarita pork chops.
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1000 Piece Puzzle, 101 Pooping Puppies
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The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook ($16) contains recipes for some of the amusement parks' most beloved treats. Disney lovers will do everything in their power to get their hands on this.
The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook
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Retro Slinky the Original Walking Spring Toy
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Who wouldn't love owning the BELLA Cotton Candy Maker ($28, originally $40)? It'll level up movie nights and be a hit for entertaining.
BELLA Cotton Candy Maker
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$40 $28 Now 30% off
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Surely there's a wine lover in your friend group, right? The Ozeri Nouveaux II Electric Wine Opener ($20) opens bottles in a breeze. One of many shoppers said it "made the perfect gift" and "works great on synthetic or real corks."
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Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker with Egg Cooker Ring
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Creative Motion Plasma Ball Table Lamp
$34 from walmart.com
$50 $34 Now 32% off
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Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
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"Beer School: A Crash Course in Craft Beer" ($14) offers everything you need to know about craft beer, just 'cause. It'll teach readers about grain, mash, water, hops, boil, yeast, fermentation, serving, storing, pouring, and tasting — and everything in between.
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