White elephant gifts
A white elephant gift has a different job from a normal present. It needs to look interesting when it is still wrapped, and be something several people want once it is open. That is what makes the stealing start.
Aim for useful or fun, not a joke that gets one laugh and goes in the bin. Things for the kitchen, a cozy evening or a game night tend to be fought over, because everyone can picture using them right away.
Avoid anything that only suits one kind of person. A gift that works for a teenager, a grandparent and a coworker will move around the circle the most. Each idea here is limited to $35, but check your group's own limit and look at the store's page for the final price and shipping.
A big, soft blanket
An oversized throw gets stolen early. Everyone can imagine themselves under it on a winter night.
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A portable bluetooth speaker
Small, loud enough for a kitchen or a patio, and useful for the whole year after the party.
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A cozy wearable blanket
Part blanket, part sweatshirt. It is funny to see unwrapped and surprisingly hard to give back.
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A fun party game
A game the room can play together right now turns the exchange into the next hour of the evening.
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Touchscreen winter gloves
Warm gloves that work with a phone are the sort of useful thing people steal and then wear home.
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A star projector night light
A soft projector makes a room feel different, and it suits kids and adults alike.
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A pour over coffee set
A dripper and a few filters make a better cup at home and look good on the counter.
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A mini waffle maker
Small, quick and fun to use. It is wanted the moment someone sees it, and it fits in a cupboard.
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