Hi friends! I’m continuing my holiday gift guide series today with a two-in-one post. Every year, my family looks forward to our Yankee Swap (a.k.a. White Elephant Gift Exchange). The mix of funny and practical gifts always guarantees a good time—especially when the stealing begins! If you’re hosting or attending a White Elephant exchange this year, I’ve rounded up plenty of gift ideas under $50.
Plus, many of these also double as thoughtful hostess gifts—because no one wants to be caught empty-handed at the last minute, so here’s your ultimate list of budget-friendly picks!
Amazon
The Cheese Board Deck
Vino Marker
Washable Drink Markers
NEST New York
Scented Classic Candle
Limitless
Set of 2 Mini Power Banks
sugarfina
Rosé All Day® 3-Piece Candy Bento Box
Thoughtfully Gourmet
Hot Chocolate Collection Gift Set
MAIPOR
Multifunctional 13 in 1 Food Chopper
Pristine Screen
All-in-One Spray & Wipe Screen Cleaner 4 Pack
Barefoot Dreams
2-Pack CozyChic Socks
Villa Acacia
Wooden Cutting Board
YETI
Tumbler with Handle and Straw Lid
Nordstrom
Cashmere Gloves
NODPOD
Sleep Mask
L'Occitane
Travel Size Shea Hand Cream Favorites
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7 Responses
What a great list! I popped the wine glass markers into my cart– for myself, as I have difficulty getting people to use wine charms. The markers will come in handy for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I also put the veggie chopper into my cart for a gift. We have it and, usually, I wouldn’t say I like kitchen gadgets even though I love to coo. However, but it works well and I use it all the time. I love the uniformity of the cut for soups and stews and recently discovered that the grater works well for carrots. I usually buy grated carrots as I throw them in everything for a pop of color and getting an extra veggie into a meal, but the pre-shredded ones keep going bad in the bag before I use them all.
Pssst. JoLynne, I’m wondering if we got future posts for today’s email? I think you mentioned getting 2 for 1 but I was hoping to check out the montage showing the barefoot dreams socks and an eye wrap(?) plus cute gold bags ‘limitless’. Am I messed up this early in the Calif am and it’s right under my nose???
Enjoy your rain today, I dream of the few mornings we get that in San Diego!!
Thank you! Got the hot chocolate set:)
I’m thinking I’ll be adding the cheeseboard cards to go with the cheese boards and cheese knife sets I bought my girls. The monogram ones from crate n barrel.
Do you have any recommendations for a travel makeup mirror?
I do! this one is great https://amzlink.to/az0Bxj3SJXNcP
Great ideas! I’m glad that your area is getting some much needed rain. I pray that it will help with the wild fires. We got 4” Monday night & yesterday, which we also needed.