My White Elephant Gifts Get Stolen Every Year—and Here Are My 10 Picks Under $10

With annual friend white elephant exchanges, I have gotten quite adept at finding universally enjoyable gifts that are within budget, err on the unique or funny side, and are easy to wrap. I’ve honed my white elephant gifting skills over the years and am proud to say that my gift is stolen every year. Just in time for my friends’ holiday get-together, I’ve found the best white elephant gifts at Amazon for no more than $10.

I’ve taken into account gifts that I have received and loved, gifts that I’ve given, and items in my cart that I’m planning to gift to curate a list of affordable finds that are truly useful and won’t get thrown out. From bathroom scents to $5 espresso makers, these 10 clever finds are sure to be white elephant winners.

Editor-Loved White Elephant Gifts for Under $10 at Amazon

• Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray, $9
• Missolo Oil Sprayer, $8
• Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Bar Pack, $10
• Bedsure Set of Two Satin Pillowcases, $7 (was $12)
• Yes4All High-Density Foam Roller, $8 (was $10)
• True Maraca Cocktail Recipe Shaker, from $9 (was $10)
• Yknawoir Color-Changing Light Bulb with Remote Control, $7
• Burt's Bees Exfoliating Lip Scrub, $10 
• Imusa Aluminum Espresso Stovetop Coffee Maker, $5 (was $9) 
• Dewenwils Amber Book Light, from $8

Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray

Unwrapping this little bottle might bring some laughs, but it will definitely get used. Just one spray neutralizes unpleasant scents, making it a total bathroom essential. We keep a bottle of the Original Citrus scent on hand in every bathroom to keep the rooms smelling fresh. This toilet spray hits the trifecta of white elephant gifts: funny, usable, and affordable. 

Missolo Oil Sprayer

There’s not much worse when it comes to cooking than accidentally pouring too much oil onto a pan. This spray bottle is a super functional gift that people are unlikely to have in their kitchen—and if they do, they can have one for different oils like canola or avocado oil. The glass bottle also holds soy sauce, vinegar, cooking wine, and more. 

Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Bar Pack

I was gifted a Tony’s chocolate bar for Christmas a few years ago, and it’s been my favorite ever since. For my Halloween party this year, I gave out this set along with a bottle of wine to the costume contest winner, and the box of chocolates was what everyone was after. The set includes six flavors: milk chocolate, milk chocolate with caramel sea salt, milk chocolate nougat, dark chocolate with almond sea salt, milk chocolate hazelnut, and 70 percent dark chocolate —so it’s sure to have at least one flavor people will love.

Bedsure Set of Two Satin Pillowcases

The right pillowcase can mean the difference between a good or bad hair day. Giving this silk pillowcase is essentially gifting great hair days. It’s Amazon’s best-selling pillowcase with more than 218,000 five-star ratings, so it’s sure to be loved. Purchase the silk pillowcase in 37 colorways and five sizes from standard to body.

Yes4All High-Density Foam Roller

You don’t need to be a workout buff to enjoy the benefits of a good roller. A little bit of self-care can be as simple as relieving your muscles. Workout-related gifts have been a favorite at our white elephant exchange, even though none of us would consider ourselves super athletic. As we’ve gotten older, we all love a good muscle tension reliever to help with aches and pains, and every year, that tool gets stolen.

True Maraca Cocktail Recipe Shaker

Gifts for the bar cart are a tried and true white elephant gift. While most love a good cocktail, not everyone knows how to concoct one. This clear shaker makes you a pro bartender with the recipes for seven classic cocktails displayed on the shaker. There’s no need to pull out your phone to look up the ratios for a margarita—just look at the shaker while you’re pouring the ingredients.

Yknawoir Color-Changing Light Bulb with Remote Control

Tech gifts are my go-to for a universal white elephant gift, but electronics can be hard to find at a $10 price point. This ambient light bulb is the exception at only $7. The remote-controlled light bulb sets the tone with customizable lighting from its 12 color options, auto-gradient, and dimmable settings. Just pop the bulb in and have instant mood lighting for work, leisure, sleep, and more.

Burt's Bees Exfoliating Lip Scrub

Our skin needs some extra care as the temperatures drop, and this Burt’s Bees mask keeps my lips hydrated even in the dry winter. I use this scrub daily in the winter to keep my lips flake-free, hydrated, and soft. Trust me, this little tub will be fought over at a white elephant exchange. 

Imusa Aluminum Espresso Stovetop Coffee Maker 

You’d be hard-pressed to find a white elephant party without at least one coffee lover. This unique aluminum stovetop tool brews three cups of espresso. There’s no need for fancy espresso machines for a delicious latte, and this gift will be loved by coffee aficionados and those who just enjoy a jolt of caffeine.

Dewenwils Amber Book Light

This pop-out reading light is a tiny but mighty gift. The clip-on, amber-toned light is unobtrusive, so it won’t bother a sleeping partner or in-flight middle seater; however, it’s bright enough to make it easy to read without eye strain. The rechargeable light is perfect for traveling thanks to its USB port.