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Family Friendly White Elephant Gifts 2023

October 11, 2021 By Susan

 

Clean and Funny White Elephant Gift Ideas
Christmas is coming! Here are some funny and clean white elephant gifts for your party.

For me, our annual white elephant Christmas party is one of my favorite events of the season. Not only does it give us a good excuse to get together with family or friends, it also provides some epic laughs and great memories! Through the years we have seen a wide variety of unforgettable gag gifts.

Whether you are attending one of these parties or hosting a white elephant party, below are my all-time favorite white elephant gifts as well as pointers on how to make your party one your guests will love.

Table of Contents

  • How to Choose a Great White Elephant Gift
  • Funny and Affordable White Elephant Gift Ideas for Christmas 2023
    • 1. Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush
    • 2. Toilet Timer
    • 3. Beer Belly Fanny Pack
    • 4. Mullet Headband
    • 5. Awkward Calendars
    • 6. Emergency Underpants
    • 7. Dwight Shrute Sequin Pillow Cover
    • 8. Snittens Snot Mittens
    • 9. Donald Trump Chia Pet
    • 10. Edible Insects
    • 11. Burrito Wrap Blanket
    • 12. Squatty Potty
    • 13. Screaming Goat Button
    • 14. Glenda Glitterpoop the Unicorn
    • 15. Stylish Fingerwear
    • 16. Potty Putter
    • 17. Portable Pizza Pouch
    • 18. Horse Head Mask
    • 19. Big Undies
    • 20. How to Traumatize Your Children Book
    • 21. A Funny T-Shirt
    • 22. Redneck Tree Plunger
    • 23. A Funny Book
    • 24. A Homemade White Elephant Gift Idea
    • Shave With Me Barbie Instructions:
    • 25. Megaphone Bullhorn
    • 26. Punderdome
  • 5 Good White Elephant Party Board Games
    • Cards Against Humanity
    • Telestrations
    • Boxers or Briefs
    • Snake Oil
    • Saran Wrap Ball Game
  • Tips for An Unforgettable White Elephant Party
  • White Elephant Gift Exchange Rules
  • Summary

How to Choose a Great White Elephant Gift

  • Consider your budget. You can get an unforgettable white elephant gift without spending a lot of money. I would suggest something nicer than the half-used toilet paper roll, broken crayons, or expired cans of food my family used to receive at white elephant parties when I was growing up. The ideas on this list are all around or under $25, so you can be sure to take a fabulous gift without breaking the bank!
  • Think about the other party guests. The whole point of a white elephant gift party is for the laughs and fun, right? Just remember the other party goers might not have the same humor as you. If you know someone at the party might be offended by a certain gift, you might want to choose something else. This list includes clean white elephant gifts that should be appropriate for most anyone.
  • Keep it fun. Don’t stress about buying the perfect gift. The options on this list are sure to keep everyone laughing.

Funny and Affordable White Elephant Gift Ideas for Christmas 2023

Here are a few great white elephant gift ideas that are all around or under $25. If spending money isn’t your thing, I’ve also listed some good homemade white elephant gift ideas below.

ModelWhat Makes It Great
Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush
Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush


  • Plays 2 Justin Bieber songs
  • 2 minute songs for optimal brushing
  • Dental motivation
  • Clear sound
  • Toilet Timer
    Toilet Timer


  • Funny theme
  • 5 minute timer
  • Portable
  • Timer actually "goes"
  • Beer Belly Fanny Pack
    Beer Belly Fanny Pack




  • 3 styles
  • Adjustable
  • Waterproof
  • Large pocket
  • Mullet Headband
    Mullet Headband


  • Doubles as sweatband
  • One size fits most
  • Comfortable
  • Fashionable
  • People of Walmart Calendar
    People of Walmart Calendar


  • 365 unforgettable photos
  • Redneck fashion ideas
  • Epic captions
  • Awkward Family Photos Calendar
    Awkward Family Photos Calendar


  • Makes your family look better
  • Fashionable
  • Frame and display
  • Enjoy all year long
  • Emergency Underpants
    Emergency Underpants




  • Hilarious theme
  • Who doesn't need extra
  • The gift that keeps giving
  • Great things come in 5s
  • Dwight Shrute Sequin Pillow Cover
    Dwight Shrute Sequin Pillow Cover




  • Cuddle up to Dwight
  • "The Office" theme
  • 9 different color combos
  • Snittens Snot Mittens
    Snittens Snot Mittens



  • Absorbs 28 X moisture
  • Soft fabric
  • Make wiping great again
  • Great for outdoorsmen
  • Donald Trump Chia Pet
    Donald Trump Chia Pet




  • Pick from 7 political faces
  • Actually grows
  • Full size in 2 weeks
  • Edible Insects
    Edible Insects




  • Edible
  • Lots of cringeworthy insects
  • Great source of protein
  • Burrito Wrap Blanket
    Burrito Wrap Blanket


  • Choose from 4 different food blankets
  • Warm and fuzzy
  • Great for food lovers
  • Made of flannel material
  • Squatty Potty
    Squatty Potty



  • Helps open up the colon
  • Funny and functional
  • Great for your uptight co-worker

  • Screaming Goat Button
    Screaming Goat Button



  • Loud
  • High pitched
  • Fun to scare people
  • Glenda Glitterpoop the Unicorn
    Glenda Glitterpoop the Unicorn



  • Colorful
  • Surprising and scary
  • Soft
  • Handicorn Hand Puppet
    Handicorn Hand Puppet


  • Creates an incredible 2" unicorn
  • Interactive play
  • All fingers get to play
  • Great for photo ops
  • Potty Putter
    Potty Putter




  • Makes a great work party gift
  • Great for golf practice
  • Fun for all ages

  • Airhead Suede Floating Island
    Portable Pizza Pouch 250


  • Great for pizza lovers
  • Be the envy of your friends
  • Fashion statement

  • Horse Head Mask
    Horse Head Mask




  • Hide an ugly face
  • Doubles as a Halloween costume
  • Not toxic
  • One size fits all
  • Big Mama Undies
    Big Mama Undies




  • 60" around
  • 30 1/2" long
  • 100% polyester
  • Black lace trim
  • Traumatize Your Kids Book
    Traumatize Your Kids Book




  • Easy read
  • Great ideas
  • Every parent will love

  • Fake Muscle Shirt
    Fake Muscle Shirt




  • Fastest ab workout ever
  • Can be warn to any event
  • Guaranteed to be a white elephant hit

  • Redneck Tree Plunger
    Redneck Tree Plunger




  • Better than a Charlie Brown tree
  • Perfect Christmas gift
  • Even better with a little dirt on it
  • Crafting with Cat Hair
    Crafting with Cat Hair


  • Encourages creativity
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle
  • Makes cat useful
  • Megaphone Bullhorn
    Megaphone Bullhorn


  • Loud
  • Sound carries 400 yards
  • Siren mode
  • Punderdome Game
    Punderdome Game


  • Make own puns
  • Bad humor
  • 3+ players
  • 1. Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush

     

    Budget White Elephant Gifts Bieber Toothbrush
    The problem with Justin Bieber this whole time has been not being able to get enough of him. Now, you can solve this problem. With the Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush you can be an even bigger “Belieber” and listen to Justin’s hit songs “Baby” and “U Smile” over and over again every time you brush your teeth.

    Becoming brush buddies with Justin allows you to feel that much closer to him as you share the joys of proper hygiene. Better yet, it has a picture of Justin on the side. So, when it’s been too long between looks, you can satisfy your craving.

    Overall, this has to be the sixth best toothbrush I’ve ever used. And I started saving money at the dentist the moment I bought this for my kids. They now brush their teeth 9-10 times a day and cavities are a distant memory. Win!

    2. Toilet Timer

    Toilet Timer

    Know someone who spends a little too much time in the bathroom? The toilet timer is a great white elephant. It’s a classic sand timer that “goes” for about 5 minutes. When the timer runs out, it’s time to get off the pot! This funny gag gift comes in 5 different options including kid versions and a Donald Trump one, too.

    3. Beer Belly Fanny Pack

    Funny Belly Gift

    This is one of my personal favorites. The hairy beer belly fanny pack looks so real, and all of your fellow party goers will get a kick out of it. There are also some other great fanny pack options including six pack abs and a saggy skin belly.

    4. Mullet Headband

    White elephant Gifts
    The mullet headband is pure handsome. Once you put it on no one will stop starting at you.

    If you’re not part of the mullet trend, you’re just in the way. Better yet, now you can be part of the trend and simply remove it when you need to part of a serious conversation.

    There are lots of mullet headbands out there including but not limited to: the Bobcat, the Widowmaker, the Weekender, and the Tailgater. Still, the one I’d go with is the Bobcat, as it’s built just a bit better than the other options out there.

    It comes in blonde, brown, or black hair so no one will even notice it’s there. If you truly want it to match I’d go a shade lighter for most. It’s under $10 and makes our list of cheap and unique white elephant gifts under $10 as well.

    5. Awkward Calendars

    awkward-family-photos-walmart-people
    Imagine the joy of seeing amazing pictures like these every single day on your calendar.

    We’ve made a few of these in the past by printing out photos, laminating them, and then binding them together. I guess someone decided to take the idea to the next level. Here are two pretty funny options. Keep in mind that whatever you go with, you’ll have to look at it all year round.

    You can go with the awkward family photos that never should have been taken or the 365 days of the People of Walmart. As you can see in the images above, either one is a classy choice.

    6. Emergency Underpants

    emergency-underpants white elephant gift
    Whether you’re out and about with your kids, by yourself, on a date, or just living life, you never know when you’ll hit a code brown. Let these emergency underpants be your beacon in a fog of brown. Now if you’re unsure about how things turned out down there, you can just get rid of the problem and feel confident again almost immediately.

    On a more serious note, my wife and I could have used a pair of these at Disneyland with our middle child this past year. Accidents are no joke, but now you can make them into one!

    7. Dwight Shrute Sequin Pillow Cover

    Dwight Shrute Sequin Pillow Cover

    Who wouldn’t love Dwight Shrute’s handsome face to look at? This pillow cover is the perfect choice for your friends. Not only is it “The Office” themed, it’s shiny and has sequins. With 9 different sequin colors to choose from, your sure to find the perfect one for your party! Take this gift and it’s sure to be fought over by the other party guests! *Note: This is a pillow cover only; it does not include the pillow.

    8. Snittens Snot Mittens

    Snittens Snot Mittens

    We’ve all been there: It’s cold outside, your nose is running, and there isn’t a tissue to be found. Problem solved. The Snittens snot mittens are perfect for both keeping hands warm and wiping your nose on. They are even absorbent and neutral colored so you don’t have to worry about embarrassing streaks.

    9. Donald Trump Chia Pet

    Donald Trump Chia Pet

    It doesn’t matter your political affiliation–this is a funny white elephant. This kit comes with everything you need to grow the perfect “hair” for Donald Trump. It’s easy and fun to get the chia seeds growing into the perfect rug. If Trump isn’t your first choice for this gift, there are plenty of other options including Hilary Clinton, Barak Obama, Abe Lincoln, Bernie Sanders, and George Washington.

    10. Edible Insects

    Edible Insects

    Want to give a good, healthy gift to your friends? How about some protein packed edible insects. Not to worry–these are not fried or frozen. They are dehydrated bugs and they look almost as alive as when they were actually alive. If your friends are anything like mine, you will get a mixed reaction with this edible white elephant gift. Some people will be disgusted, while others will want to pass them around and give them a try. The package contains a variety of grasshoppers, worms, and crickets.

    11. Burrito Wrap Blanket

    Burrito Wrap Blanket

    Who doesn’t love burritos and blankets? Combine them and you have the perfect gift. Seriously, this is blanket looks just like a tortilla, but unfortunately it doesn’t taste like one. This gag gift is funny but also practical. The recipient will love it. The blanket is soft and comfortable, and it comes in a few different sizes. Party goers will be fighting over this one!

    12. Squatty Potty

    Squatty Potty

    “Go” to your holiday party with this unconventional white elephant gift! The Squatty Potty is a “stool” worthy of any throne! In all seriousness, people actually use this product everyday and swear by it. It’s a gag gift that the recipient can use rather than putting it away for the next funny party. The Squatty Potty would be great paired with the toilet timer!

    13. Screaming Goat Button

    Screaming Goat Button

    Perfect for startling unsuspecting coworkers or kids, this screaming goat button is just what it sounds like. Push the button to hear a high pitched shrieking goat. Party goers will love this gift. I can’t wait to use it on my teen when he doesn’t want to get out of bed!

    14. Glenda Glitterpoop the Unicorn

    Glenda Angry Unicorn White Elephant Gift

    Unicorns may seem fluffy and nice but in the inside they’re holding back a lot of aggression. Take Glenda Gliterpoop for example. One minute she has a cute face and pouty eyes. The next, she’s ready to chew your arm off.

    Seriously, this little unicorn (measures around 8.5″) is a total hit at white elephant parties. It’s easy to squeeze the doll and have it make the angry face and it’s quite the transformation as you can see above!

    15. Stylish Fingerwear

    Handicorn Hand Puppet

    In the last few years, I’ve seen several items from Accoutrements, the company behind the Handerpants, at our white elephant party. One I’m excited about this year is the Handicorn, which allows your hand to look like a majestic unicorn.

    Ever dreamed of being a unicorn? Now you can be one, or sort of, or at least your hand can be. Accountrements also makes a handipug, handihorse, finger hands, and other funny options to put on your hands. These are always a hit.

    16. Potty Putter

    Potty Putter
    For my father-in-law, a game of golf could be the difference between making a sale and falling short. Since the difference between a good golfer and a bad golfer is mainly in the putting game, the Potty Putter gives you an opportunity to practice at various times throughout the day.

    17. Portable Pizza Pouch

    Portable Pizza Pouch
    Looking for something a little more useful? Try this portable pizza pouch. It’s perfect for road trips, or taking your lunch to work, or for that bonus piece of pizza you forgot to eat out of the box. The neck design is portable and it has a reusable zip lock seal.

    18. Horse Head Mask

    Horse Head Mask e1602791564264
    If you’ve ever wanted to know what it feels like to be a horse, unfortunately you’ll have to wait for the right dream. The next to best thing in reality is the horse head mask which allows you to not only pretend to be a horse, but the life of the party as well.

    Horse hooves can be added to your hands to make the illusion feel even more real.

    Don’t want to be a horse? No problem! This is also available in a squirrel, pigeon, pug, magical unicorn, chicken, bald eagle, and other designs.

    19. Big Undies

     

    Big Momma Undies
    Now you can put on your big girl panties and not be uncomfortable. Own those curves ladies!

    These big undies measure 60″ around and are 30.5″ long. Best of all they are 100% Polyester so they won’t shrink when you need them to fit and stay big! That man in your life will also love the black lace trim.

    All joking aside these big undies are a hit at any occasion. Give them at a bachelorette party or as a gag gift and the crowd will go wild guaranteed!

    20. How to Traumatize Your Children Book

    How to Traumatize Your Children Book

    I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways to embarrass my kids. Complete with a signable contract to promise to traumatize your children, this book has dysfunctional drawings and great ideas for ruining the life of your offspring.

    21. A Funny T-Shirt

    Fake Muscle T-shirt

    Another good option for your white elephant gift is a funny t-shirt. Although there are unlimited options I could show you here, the one that we chose to feature on this article is a fake muscle shirt. It also comes in a hairy beer belly and an assortment of other hideous prints!

    22. Redneck Tree Plunger

    Fairly Odd Novelties Redneck Novelty Gag Gift Tree Plunger

    Get into the redneck spirit of Christmas with this is a hilarious gift option for your white elephant gift exchange. What makes a better white elephant gift than a plunger dressed up as a Christmas tree? Rednecks everywhere would rejoice to get this under their Christmas tree. This gift can capture even a few more laughs with a little dirt thrown on the plunger to make it look like it has been used.

    23. A Funny Book

    crafting-with-cat-hair unique white elephant gifts
    In the past, I’ve recommended a lot of different books from “What’s Your Poo Telling You” to “50 Shades of Bacon”. This year, I’m recommending you go with something that will change your life.

    “Crafting With Cat Hair” is a real passion for many owners out there. This book shows you how to transform those clumps you find around your house into amazing works of art. You can create everything from a tote bag to a picture frame using the leftover crafting material from your cat.

    You could also pair this book with the book “Knitting with Dog Hair”. As that book says, it’s “better a sweater from a dog you know and love than from a sheep you’ll never meet”. Truer words were never spoken, kind of.

    24. A Homemade White Elephant Gift Idea

    shave-with-me-barbie for white elephant

    Didn’t like any of the ideas we had above? Make a homemade white elephant gift. One fairly easy one we’ve done in the past is a shave with me Barbie.

    Shave With Me Barbie Instructions:

      • Get a cheap Barbie from the dollar store.
      • Cut off a bit of the back of her hair.
      • Take the cut hair and glue it to all the unsightly places you can think of.
      • Put the Barbie back in the plastic case.
      • Add a Razor and a sign.

    Voila! You’ve got the funniest gift of the entire party for less than $2.

    25. Megaphone Bullhorn

    Megaphone Bullhorn

    Who doesn’t want their voice to be heard? Magnify your own voice or turn on the siren for even more fun! This megaphone can be heard up to 400 yards away so you might want to make sure your close neighbors don’t end up with this gift. It could be a lot of fun to use on your own kids!

    26. Punderdome

    Punderdome

    Perfect for the “punniest” person at the party, Punderdome is a game celebrating bad jokes. You make up your own pun from the prompts given. This could be a great game to play at your white elephant party.

    5 Good White Elephant Party Board Games

    What’s a good white elephant party without some good and funny party board games? Here are a few that have worked great for us in the past.

    Cards Against Humanity

    Cards Against Humanity

    Admittedly this card game is going to be completely inappropriate for many people. It does advertise itself as “a party game for horrible people” so be aware of that if you decide to get it. Still, it’s the number one board game right now, so there must be a lot of horrible people.

    The rules are as simple as a game like Apples to Apples. Someone picks a black card and the other players answer with their funniest white card. Again, for the sensitive out there, I’m warning you now that this game can be inappropriate, racist, and overly sexual at the same time. So, if that’s not you or your group of friends, try out one of the other options below.

    Telestrations

    Telestrations

    I’ve never seen my Dad laugh as hard as when he plays this game. He’s a terrible artist, but that’s what makes it so fun. If you’ve never played Telestrations before it’s basically like the drawing version of the classic Telephone Game.

    I’ve played this in a group with kids and a group of adults and have always had a good time.

    Boxers or Briefs

    Funny Game for White Elephant Gift

    If you’ve ever played Apples to Apples, then you know the basic rules of Boxers or Briefs. You have a set of cards in your hand and you’re trying to convince one of the players that your card is either the funniest or the truest answer.

    Fortunately for your white elephant party, Boxers or Briefs is a bit more inappropriate than Apples to Apples. That being said I’ve played this with my parents and my kids, and it’s not so inappropriate that someone will get offended.

    Snake Oil

    Snake Oil Game for White Elephant Party

    This is one of those games that everyone has to be excited about in order to be fun. I’ve had a couple laugh so hard you cry kind of moments playing it as well as a couple boring games.

    One person each round is “the customer”. This is basically the buyer that you’re trying to sell to. Depending on what the customer draws you, the “inventor”, might be selling to one of many types of people including a caveman, nurse, ninja etc…

    At this point the inventors take two cards from their hand, put them together, and the invent something that they think the customer will want the most. When it gets really funny is when people are willing to act out the part and really work with it. Imagine selling a lightning bra to a ninja and you can see what I mean.

    cards-against-humanitytelestrationsboxers-or-briefs
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    Saran Wrap Ball Game

    saran-wrap-game for white elephant party

    We’ve also done a more homemade game with this saran wrap ball. Place some gifts inside and saran wrap them as you see in the picture.

    To play, start by having someone roll dice until they get doubles. Using their hands only they have to unwrap the ball without tearing the Saran Wrap. As soon as someone else gets doubles the ball gets passed to them. Guests keep what they unwrap.

    To make it more difficult we’ve also had the guests wear gloves!

    Tips for An Unforgettable White Elephant Party

    • Know Who to Invite

    You don’t have to invite only people who know each other. However, you probably want to make sure those you invite have similar tastes or personalities. It can be a disaster if your guests are uncomfortable with the gifts, games, or food/drinks at your party.

    • Give Plenty of Notice

    Especially if you are having your party during the holiday season, be sure to send an invitation well before your party so guests can plan for it. This also gives time for party goers to find a perfect gift. Otherwise you might end up with the typical, predictable half used bottle of shampoo or box of macaroni and cheese. If you are having a virtual white elephant party, you can send a virtual invite.

    • Be Specific about Gifts

    Decide on a price limit on gifts the guests should bring. This will make your guests feel more comfortable. Also, let them know if each couple is expected to bring one gift or if you want each person to bring his or her own gift. You can specify if you want them to bring one purchased gift and one homemade white elephant or if one gift should be practical. Maybe you want to leave it open ended and allow party goers to decide what type of gift to bring.

    • Make It Exciting

    While the white elephant gifts are often the highlight of the party, you will want to incorporate other activities into your party as well. You can ask guests to bring their favorite Christmas treats or have a contest to see who can make the best (or worst) fruitcake. Board games are always a fun way for everyone to get to know each other better. We love having guests wear an ugly sweater. Sometimes we give prizes for the best/worst sweater.

    • Have Delicious Food

    Excellent food always makes a party better. Serve festive food that everyone can enjoy. If you’re like us, we often end up with nothing but dessert so it might be a good idea to ask some guests to bring savory foods.

    White Elephant Gift Exchange Rules

    A white elephant gift exchange, called Yankee Swap by some, has rules that are different for just about everyone. The basic premise is the same. Everyone brings a gag gift and exchanges it. Ultimately, you can do it however you like, but here are some basic guidelines to go by.

    • Place all the gifts in the center of the floor.
    • Decide who goes first. This can be done in a number of ways: closest birthday, name out of a hat, best costume, or whatever you want.
    • Go around the circle clockwise opening gifts. After the first person goes the next can decide to steal a gift or open a new one. (We sometimes make everyone open a new gift the first round so that the wimps can’t just skip their turn.)
    • Go around the circle at least one more time, allowing your guests to steal gifts from each other. Once a gift has been stolen twice it’s “locked” and can’t get stolen again.

    Optional Rules

    The gift exchange can go pretty fast without some additional rules. Here are some we’ve used before to stretch it out a bit.

    • In order to steal (or open) a gift, you need to roll dice until you get doubles.
    • Anything wearable needs to be worn by the opener.

    Summary

    Your white elephant party can be the best of the year if you make it that way! What are some gifts you’re giving out this year? We’d love to know. Tell us below.

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