Top 5 Safe White Elephant Gifts
Totally Biased Jim here with another riveting addition to my blog.
So, you are going to a white elephant party. You know the people but you aren’t sure if you can get away with the gag gifts you normally bring. You want to play it safe and you don’t want to spend too much money. Oh, and you want people to like what you brought. Here are some basic ideas that can help you give a great gift, give a good impression of yourself, and do it under $25. Woo hoo!
Number 5: Wacky White Elephant
Seriously, if you are going to a white elephant party, then why not a gift that is completely about throwing a white elephant party? This is a great upgrade over the classic white elephant party, with cards that have Christmas trivia, cards that create movement, and cards that make you perform. It has the cards, the board, and the numbers you can draw to set the order of players. This board game makes the white elephant party easy and fun!
Number 4: Candles
Nicely scented seasonal candles, such as the Chestnuts Roasting candle, fall within the budget as well as bring out some of the Christmas smells we love. Though, to be honest, I am not sure if I want to smell chestnuts roasting…but you get the idea.
Number 3: Drink Recipe Book
Alcohol?!?!?! That can get expensive! A book explaining how to mix expensive alcohols, now that is a cheap gift everyone will use…till they can’t say “alcohol” anymore. For example, “The Martini Book: 201 Ways to Mix the Perfect American Cocktail.” All I can say is, ” Hells Yeah!” Seriously, hells yeah!!!
Number 2: Glassware
Nice glassware, such as the Cosmopolitan Cocktail Glasses, are very nice to give. They have a classy and sleek design. These glasses look good at any party and are good for both cosmopolitans or martinis. Or both… Especially if someone else brings a drink recipe book.
And the number 1 generic white elephant gift is…
Chocolate. Can I get AMEN! And you get to eat your favorite Disney characters. I am sure Freud would have a field day with you! Actually, not with you, but with the person that just HAD to steal the gift for the final time. This is a great gift that everyone would be happy to be stuck with and it will be the unique gift that has people thinking you aren’t so bad and they might invite you back. Now if they just get your martini-soaked self out from under their kitchen table and get you in a cab, they can call this a successful party.
Honorable Mention: “Classic” movies
If you are my age, then 80s movies hold a special appeal. Fun and funny movies that hold many memories. Think about the group you are going to be around and pick two or three movies to package together. The people I hang out with would love The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Stripes. These are movies they might not buy for themselves because they haven’t thought of the movies in years, but they will get a kick out of owning them. OK, maybe it is just me that would love owning them and now you know it. So bring these to my next party!
