white elephant gifts worth fighting for: a 2025 gift guide

Helloooo and welcome to my 2025 set of gift guides, back by popular demand!
First up: White Elephant gift exchanges are one of my favorite parts of holiday gatherings. If you’re looking for the classic, gag gift type of white elephant gifts, this is not the gift guide for you. I repeat, this is NOT the gift guide for you. To me, there is no worse gift than a gag gift (LOL). If I ended up being stuck with fart spray, I’d CRY. These are actually useful, silly or clever white elephant gifts. Enjoy!

one: Sea Monkeys: Genious, right?! Do you remember sea monkeys as a kid? I remember being dazzled that i could grow my very own colony of brine shrimp just from adding water. I think this is a funny throwback white elephant gift, sure to bring giggles.

two: Body Back Buddy Elite: everyone has had a kink or two in their neck/back that could use some good working out. This back-buddy is the perfect companion to growing aches and pains.

three: Tortilla Blanket: this just makes me giggle, perfect for the chipotle lover in your life haha.

four: At-home sushi train: i havent ever had the pleasure of going to one of those restaurants where the food passes by you on a conveyor belt, but you can bring that experience to your own table with this!

five: Set of 100 Assorted Greeting Cards with Organizer Box: this is honestly so useful! i got one of these boxes of assorted greeting cards years ago and i’m still using it! perfect for when you need a card at a moments notice.

six: Sippopotomus Tea Infuser: i pretty much love anything from the brand ‘Fred’ and this cute little chubby hippo tea infuser brings a smile to anyones face, i’m certain of it.

seven: Fox Swinging Rearview Mirror Hanger: last year, I linked this rear view mirror hanging plant, and it was very popular. so this year I brought back another cute rearview mirror companion.

eight: Couch Caddy: i don’t know about you, but i would be thrilled if i got this during a game of white elephant.

nine: Noodle candles: i like things disguised as other things, and also things that are large or mini. these giant noodle candles are a great choice for a gift exchange!

I hope you find an item here for any of your upcoming holiday parties! See ya tomorrow for the next guide! 🌲