One of the best things about the holidays are a family or friend White Elephant gift exchange. Traditionally my friends and family take light of the game, so most times the gifts are really funny and sometimes totally impractical or super cute, and sometimes inappropriate.

Here’s a list of unique, funny, and creative gift ideas for this year’s 2017 White Elephant or if you just want to simply be silly:

1. Kinetic Sand– Feel like a kid again and play with sand but without the mess. You get to sculpt and get creative and pretend you’re on a beach but actually you might be at home or your work desk. Also doubles as a stress release toy. It’s sort of addictive watching the sand slide through your fingers. Brookstone kinetic sand box + kinetic sand from Brookstone

2. Succulents– Succulents are probably the EASIEST if not the most low maintainenance plant anyone can own. You’d have to be pure evil to kill one of these things. Typically succulents only require watering once a week with some sunlight. They come in really small shapes and variety and don’t take up much space either. Great for your desk or windowsill at home; Succulent Assortment of 20. ; Jusalpha White ceramic succulent plant pot of 3 white with 3-teir bamboo stand. 

3. Funny Coffee Mugs– A great way to start your work day with your cup of joe with a smile and a laugh. Find it here: For Fox Sake Mug;  Coffee Makes Me Poop Mug;  Of Course I talk to Myself Mug. 

4. Sarcastic T-shirts – I Speak Fluent Sarcasm Shirt.

5. Board Games– This one is a great ice-breaker game you will want to add to board game night! As the game describes: “Everyone knows that the best , most insane stories start with THIS ONE TIME I…” Get it here : THIS ONE TIME, I… THE GAME OF LUDICROUS LIFE CHOICES.

Another board/card game classic! BUT, make sure the kids are asleep before you play this game. This game is pretty wierd and funny and awkward and obscure as you and your fellow players make it. Check it out: Cards Against Humanity Game.

6. Something CUTE but solely decorative– Something stuffed with feathers or fur. Just looking at a cute stuffed animal makes my day better. AND Who doesn’t love pusheen?! I WANT THEM ALL! Get it here: Pusheen Snackable Ice Cream Plush;   Pusheen Cookie;   Pusheen and Stormy Plush.

7. Camera Lenses for Smart Phones– Help that special someone step up their Instagram game and take awesome shots with this camera lens kit. This Apexel lens kit comes with 4 different lenses; macro, telephoto, wide angle, and fish-eye to help capture that perfect shot! Get it here: (top) Apexel 4 in 1 Camera Lens kit;  (bottom) Apexel 4 in 1 12x + tripod + phone holder.