“Are you able to put up a curated White Elephant reward record?” requested a reader named Candace. We get this query all the time. “We’ve just a few of those events lined up this season, and I by no means know what to deliver, particularly when the utmost is $25,” provides Amanda. Plus, says Erica, “is it imagined to be humorous, sentimental, helpful or edible?”
General, my guideline is that it might fall into any class so long as it’s one thing folks will really WANT. I’m allergic to events with gag presents like pizza blankets or toilet timers. You could find legitimately good presents for below $25!
So! We gathered a bunch of sensible suggestions from the Cup of Jo neighborhood (and please add your recs beneath)…
“A present basket of Trader Joe’s finds.” — Tracie.
“My favourite White Elephant reward is an extra long phone charger. Somebody within the group will discover it helpful.” — Lexie
“We do a white elephant each yeah with my husband’s household and it’s a slog. So this yr, I’m doing two envelopes: ‘The Positive Factor’ with $20 money and ‘The Gamble’ with $20 of lottery tickets. We’ll see what occurs!” — Sarah
“I took a home plant as a white elephant reward, and everybody went NUTS.” — Alice
“Caviar. A small tin is $20ish at Entire Meals, and it’s a hilarious factor to open at a white elephant reward trade.” — Erin
“A present card to the neighborhood espresso store.” — Kate
“Disco balls are at all times my go-tos. They’re enjoyable, sparkly, and at all times appreciated. If you happen to put them in a window, they get beautiful glow when the solar shines.” — Kelli
“My go-to is just a few packs of fairly clean playing cards and a sheet of stamps. All the time successful as all of us take pleasure in getting notes within the mail and so the receiver can brighten the day of individuals they love.” — Lisa
“Kikkerland wind-up toy. I introduced one and it KILLED. Folks have been so obsessed. Now it’s my go to.” — Cate
“A candle snuffler and wick trimmer set. EVERY time I exploit this stuff, I discover myself considering, ‘I’m so glad I’ve these.’” — Erica
“A fantastically wrapped multipack of bathroom paper. Humorous and helpful.” — Jenni
“Bananagrams.” – Al
What would you recommend? I’d add car fragrances, fancy olive oil from your fave restaurant, and a cool red beanie (everybody appears good in them).
P.S. The full 2022 holiday gift guide, and 10 wonderful holiday rituals.
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