White elephant gifts under $20 that are actually steal-worthy
White elephant gift exchanges are among the most popular holiday party activities. The gist of the game is simple: Each attendee brings a low-cost gift and draws a number to determine the order in which they get to pick a present out of the pile. However, a participant can opt to either pick a new gift or steal one that's already been opened by someone else during their turn — that's when things get competitive.
Here's a list of items under $20 — some are quirky, others are practical, but none are gag gifts — that people will actually want. You can purchase most of these gifts in person in Los Angeles and at the last minute, phew. For the planners, there are some to add to your online shopping cart.
Plant from Latinx With Plants
You really can't go wrong with bringing a plant — a.k.a. the gift that keeps, the popular plant Instagram page turned Boyle Heights plant shop, you can purchase a small plant for less than $15 — consider a pothos, hoya and calathea — then place it inside a Mexican-inspired gift bag or a one-of-a-kind pot that's been handmade by a Mexico-based artisan.
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