45 Under-$25 White Elephant Gift Ideas That You'll Want to Steal Back

YUM. this countertop cutie turns your living room into a cozy cabin and guarantees top-tier dessert vibes in minutes. Good luck stealing it back.

These Lego "plants" look chic on your shelf—zero watering required. Truly the most low-maintenance houseplants ever invented. And adorable, too.

For the friend who's always hosting movie night. This popper makes big, fluffy popcorn in minutes and is small so it won't suck up their counter space.

Say goodbye to burnt fingertips. This sleek rechargeable lighter sparks instantly and looks cool doing it. Plus it's long, so you can reach low wicks with ease.

Half pen, half stress relief—100 percent addictive. These glide like a dream and give your hands something to do during Zoom meetings.

Winter walks? Holiday travel? Cold office? These little heaters have got you covered. They’re compact, cute, and shockingly powerful.

The cutest way to hold your saucy wooden spoon when you're cooking. This guy sits on the ledge of pots to give you a lift—literally.

Is it the most glamorous gift? No, but it's hilarious. It scoops crumbs like a pro and looks great doing it. Perfect for the Type A friends in the swap.

This oversized die will turn your gift swap into pure holiday chaos with one roll. Steal, trade, pass left—no one is safe.

Weird. Niche. Kinda random. All the makings for a solid White Elephant gift. This crystal-filled display claims to “predict” the weather. Even if it’s not meteorologist-approved, it’s definitely conversation-starting.

Another unsexy-but-necessary gift. These clip-on lights keeps the burgers coming even after sunset and makes them feel like the Gordon Ramsay of the backyard.

Mystery fans will appreciate this puzzle. It comes with a two-hour interactive audio, so it's basically an immersive group activity disguised as a gift.

We couldn't include a real Labubu because they're well over $25. But this little guy does the same trick—be prepared for it to max out on steals.

Not only does the candle warmer double as décor, but it will also extend the life of your fave scents by warming up the wax slowly rather than burning it. Plus, you won't have to worry about whether you left your candle lit after leaving the house.

This cheeky middle-finger candle is the perfect addition to your WFH set-up. Just maybe avoid bringing it to the office—HR tends to frown upon “expressive” decor.

I can't get over these cutie emotional support nuggets, or the entire Amazon shop for that matter. Grab these for your party and the emotional support fries (or emotional support dumplings) for yourself.

For the person who can never find their phone/wallet/keys—or the friend that’s a runner and a track star the second they get a sip of alcohol in their system at the bar.

This espresso martini candle (that looks frighteningly realistic) was practically made for your bar cart—and smells so good you'll need to make a real one stat.