Is There A White Elephant Hiding In Your Home?


If you get the urge to start decluttering or just need a quirky, light-hearted or gag gift for a white elephant sale, chances are you already have some swap-worthy gems.

Raid your rooms, attic, basement or garage for these fun finds.

  • Retro ornaments or an old holiday sweater can start new traditions with a new owner.
  • Unused candles that never really sparked joy for you might make someone else’s day.
  • The like-new slow cooker you got when you moved into your first home. Bonus if it’s still in the original box!
  • Random picture frames with some goofy photos inserted.
  • Old yard sale items that never made it out of your yard.
  • Novelty glassware or mugs may find their forever home in someone else’s kitchen.
  • An unopened DVD television series that’s sure to scratch someone else’s binge-watching itch.
  • Your company-branded stress balls, pens or other promotional freebies you couldn’t throw away at the office.

Wrap them up and watch the faces of the recipients’ faces as they discover their new treasures.

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