The holidays are upon us, and that means white elephant gift exchanges are right around the corner. For those who are familiar with the tradition, you know that there is a fine line between funny and practical that needs to be walked, and it all comes down to knowing who your audience is.
Picking out creative white elephant gift ideas for your coworkers isn’t as simple as choosing the best white elephant gifts for your family and friends.
That said, here’s how to give the best white elephant gifts ever, no matter who you are buying for.
Not quite sure how to choose the best white elephant gifts for your upcoming event? Fret not! We’ve got you covered.
We already touched on this, but it’s an important fact to consider when shopping for a white elephant party. If you are shopping for a group of friends, then a gift that comes off as a little dirty or suggestive could easily pass as a win. Although, it may not be a great gift for a workplace dirty Santa party. Instead, you may want to consider a funny novelty memo pad for this crowd.
Once you know who it is you are shopping for, the fun can begin. White elephant gifts don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. You can get crafty with your gift options and go the DIY route. In fact, we came across a brilliant DIY white elephant gift that would put a smile on anyone’s face: a DIY “important decisions tool kit.” All you need is a small tin box (think used Altoids tin), a crumpled-up piece of paper, a tiny rock, and some itty-bitty sewing scissors!
Get where we’re going here? Brilliant isn’t it?!
That’s right! There are no real rules stating that you can’t bring something from home to a white elephant party!
Do you have a gift you never opened from last year? Bring it!
Did you recently make an impulse purchase of something you never really needed? Wrap it up! Better yet stick it in a prank box…like THIS ONE.
There really aren’t any rules here. Although, there are some things you’ll want to keep in mind.
Please, don’t regift that ugly Christmas sweater you got from your in-laws last year. And despite popular opinion, used gift cards are not a pleasant or funny gift to receive either.
If you’d rather hit up the shops and see what goodies you can find, then don’t be afraid to go exploring! While your traditional stores will have some fun little gag gifts, don’t be afraid to think outside of the box for funny white elephant gift exchange ideas.
Thrift shops, novelty stores, and yes, even the internet have all sorts of surprises up their sleeves.
'Tis the season to have some fun! While you may be down for some rather silly gifts, you can still think practical. Don’t want to be the oddball out by giving someone a scarf? Then consider funny gift boxes in lieu of traditional boxes and wrapping paper.
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Let’s get right into it. There are a lot of… unforeseen side effects of a global health crisis.
Like, when you’re the CFO of a medium-sized startup company, but then you have to work from home, and also teach 2nd grade. Or when the catering manager of a large grocery store chain suddenly becomes a first responder, because grocery stores are CRAZY TOWN right now.
There’s a lot going on right now, and much of it is pretty grim. As usual, Seymour Butz is here to provide a bit of levity in an otherwise serious time.
Hooray! Your friend(s) recently purchased a new home! And boooo — that means you have to pick out ANOTHER housewarming present. Do your top three ideas involve plants, candles, artisan bread, and/or a bottle of wine?
HOW ORIGINAL.
So we did you a favor and pulled together 7 hilarious housewarming gift ideas that NO ONE else will think of.
