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40 Genius Dirty Santa Gifts Under $50
Friends, coworkers, moms, dads: Everyone you know will love these funny gag gifts and practical last-minute options.
Dirty Santa gift exchanges are popular this time of year among family, friends and coworkers. They're similar to a White Elephant or Secret Santa gift swap, except the rules are a little bit different. When playing Dirty Santa, gift-giving becomes a full-on competition, where everyone uses their smarts to take the present they want the most.
If you're new to giving Dirty Santa gifts, it's easy to participate: A budget is determined ahead of time (think gifts under $30, options under $20 or presents under $10) and each person has to bring a wrapped offering. When the festivities begin, you assign each attendee a number (pick out of a hat to make things fair!). Then starting with player number one, each person decides if they want to open a new gift from the pile or steal someone else's. But let's not forget the catch: A gift can't be stolen more than three times.
Of course, you'll want to make sure you bring the best Dirty Santa gift to build some friendly rivalry among your party guests, so we've prepared a roundup of ideas that are both practical and fun. Here you'll find hilarious gag gifts, this year's best-selling holiday presents and cool gifts your best friend will love. And don't worry if you waited until the last minute — these gifts are all available with fast shipping on sites like Amazon, Etsy and more!
WINE CONDOM The Original Wine Condoms
A mother-son duo created these wine condoms to seal up any open bottle. They're practical, funny and meant to be leak-proof.
RP Minis Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy
It's only natural to chuckle when you see a red tube guy waving in the wind. This mini version will bring the laughs in any home office.
This retro-inspired toaster can cook their franks and buns all at the same time!
Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook
Instead of typing on their cellphone, they can use a Rocketbook for a similar pen-to-paper feel. The 40 pages can be filled with plans, lists and notes. Plus, everything can be sent directly to Slack, Dropbox, Google Drive and other services.
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SipCaddy Shower Beer & Bath Wine Holder
There's something relaxing about sipping wine or beer in the shower. They can attach this cupholder to any glossy, glazed or nonporous surface and use it for drinks.
Accoutrements Emergency Underpants
Accoutrements Emergency Underpants
This box comes with two pairs of emergency underpants, with one Amazon shopper labeling it "a serious gift for the accident prone person in your life."
This is a gift exchange idea that'll garner tons of laughs! One Amazon reviewer even said: "Honestly this is one of my most prized purchases. It draws admiration from people everywhere I go and people ask for my autograph."
You can choose between five burrito styles, two waffle styles and two pizza options for this happy blanket. Be sure to tell the recipient to wash it on cold and tumble it dry on the lowest setting.
It looks so real, it's scary! This fanny pack can give them a literal beer belly, because a can of beer can fit inside of it.
Me Time Joy 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster
Classic movie lovers and avid movie trivia game players will get a kick out of this poster, showcasing the top options rated by IMDb and the American Film Institute.
At first glance, these comfy unicorns look like something your tween would want for Christmas — but don't be surprised when Mom tries to steal them mid-exchange.
Stick a real or fake plant inside this desktop-friendly planter, and then let them customize their new office buddy with dry-erase markers. The built-in nose and ears double as a glasses holder, so they don't lose sight of their specs ever again.
Some might cringe at the idea of drinking out of a toilet bowl mug, but practical jokers will appreciate this throne.
OFF TOPIC Off Topic Adult Party Game
Whether you're playing with family, friends or coworkers, Off Topic is a game that'll get everyone's competitive nature going. Set the topic by drawing a card and rolling the lettered die. Flip the sand timer to quickly write down answers for the topic using the letter the die landed on.
Baum Designs Personalized Light When Farts Soy Candle
Baum Designs Personalized Light When Farts Soy Candle
Choose from an array of scents, from Black Sea and Christmas Tree to Apple Harvest and Amber Noir. The candle label is also personalized with your desired name.
Ulysses Press Cottagecore Coloring Book
The cottagecore aesthetic continued to flourish online this year, making this coloring book a trendy way to enjoy some downtime.
Portable and rechargeable, these hand warmers exude heat on both sides. If they're always cold, they'll love that this is designed to keep hands warm for hours on a full charge.
PoopingPooches.com 2023 Calendar
Here's a gift that'll help them start 2023 with a laugh: A calendar that features dogs doing their business every month (yes, you read that correctly).
ToiLight The Original Toilet Night Light
This toilet light is motion activated and has nine color modes. It also features a flexible arm meant for easy installation in any toilet bowl.
This three-in-one wireless charger is compatible with certain iPhones, Samsung Galaxy smartphones and AirPods. Its design was made to prevent damage that may come with overcharging, while the anti-slip design helps keep the devices in place.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.
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