50 Best White-Elephant Gifts Under $50 That’ll Actually Get Stolen Twice

Dysons are nice, sure, but this tiny vacuum is well within any budget. It's great for cleaning desk spaces, computer keyboards, and more.

Snoop writes a hell of a cookbook, no matter whether you're stoned or totally sober.

These wine condoms are definitely good for a laugh. Plus, they're super useful. If you have an open bottle of wine, just pop one of these bad boys on top and it will shrink to create a water- and air-tight seal that is fully reusable!

A real throwback of a present. Let's see if they can keep their Tamagotchi alive this time around.

If they have a penchant for great breakfast foods, they'll be all about this mini waffle maker.

This is not to take away their extremely necessary out-of-office coffee runs, but to expand their horizons. This Strawberries & Creme Superfood Latte mix is plant-based and caffeine-free, but don't let that fool you; it's sweet and delicious. All you have to do is add milk or hot water and voila. Kuli Kuli also makes the mix in Vanilla Lavender, Matcha Moringa, and Ube Coconut flavors.

Some of the White Elephant gifts have to be good to make the game fun. Two crystal martini glasses do exactly that.

Everyone I know is obsessed with Jellycat, including me. Who wouldn't want a super soft, adorable plush penguin?

Candles always make good White Elephant gifts—everyone could use a nice-smelling candle for their living space. Go all out and get the nicest candle that still meets the price limit.

Two Esquire editors have this slim toaster from Bella, which is easy to store, especially in a small apartment. It works like a charm and is so cute. And at $25, you might as well get one for yourself too.

Give someone the gift of comfortable travel. The frequent flyer in the group will probably steal this soft, memory foam neck pillow if they're able to.

Is a Pura smart fragrance diffuser the perfect White Elephant gift? I think so. By connecting to the Pura app, this clever little device lets you personalize your home scenting experience. Whoever gets this should host next time, because their place will smell sooo good.

This bag charm from Portland Gear takes the song "Little Black Backpack" very literally. This extra-mini version of the brand's Cascade backpack has an actual pocket for all your little knickknacks, and you can—wait for it—clip it onto your human-size backpack.

There's bound to be a few wine lovers at the party, and they'll be fighting for this stemless wine glass chiller that'll keep their favorite wine crisp and refreshing until the last sip.

In a similar vein, this leakproof mug keeps hot beverages hot and cold beverages cold, so whoever gets it can enjoy their tea or coffee at the perfect temperature.

We all need a good notebook for something or another, and this one from Burga is perfect for the holiday season.

This heart-shaped cake pan from Great Jones would also be a great Valentine's Day gift.

This fun deck of cards will test out their card-playing skills as well as their music knowledge.

These winter months can be cold. I imagine everyone could use some hand cream right now, especially some really nice hand cream from Salt & Stone.

This mini zen garden will bring balance and serenity to their desk, either at home or at work.