28 Affordable White Elephant Holiday Gifts That Aren’t Cheap on Thoughtfulness

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The holiday season is upon us, and that means family time, holiday parties, and gift-giving. Even if you're planning on buying multiple gifts for different people, there's actually a lot you can accomplish without breaking the bank. In fact, even $10 can go a long way. Though this low price limit for a gift exchange may seem like quite the challenge, we have plenty of great gift ideas to help you make it work. We have compiled over 25 of our favorite products, from playful holiday-themed items to adorable novelty gifts that are truly unique.

There are plenty of self-care items for a friend, coworker, or family member who needs a vacation, including skincare sets, handmade soap, and an adult coloring book. We have also rounded up some novelty gifts that are so unique, they make up for their tiny price tag. Our personal favorites include the adorable black cat stickers and the dachshund-shaped tray that makes dog-shaped ice. Whether you're shopping for a new colleague or one of your best friends, these small (but mighty) gifts are sure to please gift exchange participants. They also make perfect Secret Santa gifts, and many of these items are even suitable for kids and teenagers.

Keep scrolling for plenty of great ideas for cheap Christmas gifts, perfect for Dirty Santa or White Elephant exchanges, family gift swaps, and even as a bit of retail therapy for yourself! All they need is some gift wrap to add some mystery for the recipient. There's no better way to get into the holiday spirit.

Here are the best gift ideas for under $10. They make great items for a White Elephant or Dirty Santa exchange.

Wood Tangram Puzzle

Tangram Puzzle

KINGOU | $9.49

 

Pressed Flower Resin Coasters

Flower and Resin Coasters

Craft Syde | $4.69

 

Bob Ross Page Clips

Bob Ross Page Clip

Re-Marks | $4.99

 

Silicone Straw Set

Silicone Straw Set

Ello | $7.19

 

AirPod Case with Hand Strap

AirPod Case with Hand Strap

INSTEN | $9.99

 

Mini Waffle Maker

Mini Waffle Maker

DASH | $19.99

 

Fragrant Hand Cream Set

Moisturizer Set

Ownest | $9.98

 

Music Genius Playing Cards

 

The Calm Coloring Book for Adults

 

Bacon Bandages

 

Geode Keychain

 

Bad Cats Knocking Stuff Over Stickers (Set of 4)

Black Cat Stickers

tanyadraws | $4.80

 

Life Skills for Teens Book

Life Skills for Teens Book

Karen Harris | $9.79

 

Llama Makeup Bag

White Elephant Gift Ideas

WANDF | $5.99

 

Handmade Honey Oatmeal Soap Set

 

How to Speak Cat Cards

 

Macrame Cactus Keychain

 

Push Pop Fidget Keychain

Push Pop Fidget Keychain

Toynk | $6.99

 

Burt's Bees Skincare Kit

Burt's Bees Gift Set

Burt's Bees | $9.98

 

Dachshund Dog Shaped Silicone Ice Cube Mold

Daschund Ice Cube Tray

LYWUU | $7.99

 

Capsule Letters Message in a Bottle (25 Pieces)

Capsule Letters Message in a Bottle (25 Pieces)

Infmetry | $9.99

 

Dog Lover Socks

 

Classic Characters: Women Trailblazers Page Flags Set

 

Glass Jar Candle Water Lily Pear

 

Blemish Bandages

Blemish Bandages

Welly | $8.94

 

Dad Jokes Book

Dad Jokes Book

Jimmy Niro | $5.35

 

MUJI Gel Ink Ball Point Pen Set of 3

MUJI Gel Ink Ball Point Pen Set of 3

MUJI | $7.15

 

Pocket RGB Wisdom Book

Pocket RGB Wisdom

Hardie Grant | $9.99

 

This article has been edited and updated.

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Samantha Pires

Sam Pires is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She is also a freelance architectural designer. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from NJIT and is currently earning a Master in Architecture II from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Sam has design experience at multiple renowned architecture firms such as Gensler and Bjarke Ingels Group. She believes architecture should be more accessible to everyone and uses writing to tell unexpected stories about the built environment. You can connect with her online at @sampir.fi.
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