If you have a White Elephant gift exchange and you need to get a gift under $30, this list will give you enough ideas to please anyone. Whether it’s a Secret Santa office gift exchange, a family Yankee Swap party, or an agreement to keep the gift cost under $30 this year, these ideas are perfect for a variety of people. These are all under $30 at the time I’m writing this article, so they won’t hurt your budget, but they’re also nice things that aren’t junky. Many of these ideas come from our Zazzle shop, and some are from our members’ individual shops, too.
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A flower puzzle.
A puzzle with a purple dahlia picture is going to be really challenging, and you can also edit this to add your own photo if you want to.
A bonsai set.
This is a cute idea that people will either really want or be really afraid of. It will definitely get passed around in a gift swap, so it will make the party more lively!
Botanical oven mitts.
This oven mitt set with a botanical pattern is useful for anyone, so it will be a popular choice.
Throw pillow.
This red buffalo plaid pillow has a printed design that looks like a knit texture. It’s a fun addition to your winter home decor. It’s a teeny bit over $30 normally, but since Zazzle is constantly running sales it’s prices below that a lot of the time.
Tabletop electric s’mores kit.
This little setup is an electric s’mores maker that includes compartments to put the ingredients in, sticks to hold the marshmallows, and a heater to toast the marshmallows. You can add some of the ingredients, or make it just the maker to keep within the budget.
A trinket dish.
This colorful trinket dish can be used to put keys, coins, paper clips, or any other small items in. It’s a good gift that anyone can use at home or work.
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Wall art.
A 16×20 poster of an original flower photograph is a nice gift, and you can get it in smaller sizes to lower the cost even farther under $30.
Portable neck fan.
This fan fits around your neck and blows a nice little cool breeze onto you. Some people will really want this and some won’t, so it’s another good gift for a gift exchange.
A thermal tumbler.
This thermal tumbler has an original frog illustration on a dark purple background.
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Tote bag.
Everyone can use a tote bag for grocery shopping or carrying stuff around in your car. This pattern makes it nice-looking and upscales a regular solid color.
Stained glass plant stake.
This cute bluebird stained glass plant stake from Thomas Critchlow Art Glass is an upscale gift under $30, and since they’re all made by hand you can definitely tell the recipient that it’s one of a kind.
A wearable hoodie blanket.
The people who don’t want a fan because they’re always cold will be the ones who want this. They can wear this blanket and be completely enclosed to stay as warm as possible.
A calendar that you can personalize.
This calendar has a picture of a quilt for each month, or you can add your own photos to it to personalize it. Go around the office to take pictures, then add a photo of everyone’s desk to it for a funny and weird gift for your office gift exchange.
Heat/cold eye pillow.
A flaxseed eye pillow by Natural Body Comfort that can be heated in the microwave or put in the freezer to keep the cold in will be popular for anyone who enjoys giving their eyes a little treat.
Snail bookmark.
This snail bookmark by Gwynstone is a cute gift that people who read would like to get.
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