My favorite gift to give every year is the one I bring to my family’s white elephant party. There’s a big range of ages that like to join in on the fun, all with different interests and personalities, but I’ve always had luck finding something that’s both unique and useful. If you’re attending a similar celebration this season, make sure your present is one everyone will fight over, like a portable bluetooth speaker or the shopper-loved Taco Goat Cheese Pizza card game that leaves players in stitches. And yes, every option on my list adheres to the $25-and-under rule. 

Leaning into cozy vibes is always a great idea, and this $25 wearable blanket is so soft, guests will be scrambling to snatch it. I’m also obsessed with this $10 rechargeable USB lighter that comes in handy more often than you’d think, and you can never go wrong with a Christmas-themed Yankee Candle. The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is the best hydrating balm I’ve ever used, and this Burt’s Bees set includes five nourishing products that help combat dry skin and cracked lips. If your group likes to spend time outside, these rechargeable handwarmers are a must-have for winter walks or days spent on the slopes.

Food-themed gifts will most certainly stand out, and this $20 Lodge cast-iron pre-seasoned skillet—an epic get for a home cook—has already been purchased 20,000 times this month alone. You can also score a gift box of eight classic and delicious Bonne Maman mini jams (my personal favorite) for under $20, and I even found a Stanley mug for $23. 

Choose your favorite item, wrap it up, and let the games begin.