Sean Jackson
It doesn’t matter if you’re going to a holiday celebration, a gift exchange, having dinner with friends, or visiting family, don’t show up without a gift in hand. Shop Walmart, Amazon, Costco or Target for all the best last-minute Christmas deals.
And if you plan to visit or shop on of these stores' websites, you might be able to save even more money. Amazon Prime makes it simple to shop for gifts and receive them quickly, with many items qualifying for free shipping with an Amazon Prime subscription.
Here are our picks for the 20 best White Elephant Christmas gifts under $25 for the season, with prices and products updated on December 16. And if you need to return anything, here's a list of all the major retailers and their return policies.
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- Orastone Rechargeable Hand Warmer - 20% off, now $23.99 at Amazon
- Mini Scentifier Fan Diffuser - $12.99 at Target
- Kids Headquarters Kids' 4-piece Set - $9.97 at Costco
- LEGO 2 Fast 2 Furious Race Car Building Kit - save $5, now $20 at Walmart
- Dash 16 Cup Electric Popcorn Maker - $19.99 at Target
- CPLA Moon Lamp - $19.99 at Amazon
- FunFamz The Original Spider Prank Box - save 28%, now $17.99 at Amazon
- Noise Sound Machine - now $23.99 at Amazon
- Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar - save $19.38, now $16.88 at Walmart
- Crayola Imagination Art Coloring Set - save $4.36, now $18.61 at Walmart
- Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Hand Mixer - $22.99 at Target
- GATGOODS Gravity Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set - $24.99 at Amazon
- YETI Rambler 10 oz Wine Tumbler - your price $25 at Amazon
- Ionvac Floor and Carpet Vacuum Cleaner - save $24.83, now $24.17 at Walmart
- BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner - $14.99 at Amazon
- XXXFLOWER Plant Terrarium with Wooden Stand - $19.98 at Amazon
- Magnetic Chess Game - $16.99 at Amazon
- No Boundaries Women's Brushed Blanket Winter Scarf - $12.97 at Walmart
- Koji S'mores Maker Set - save $5, now $34.99 at Target
- Wicked The Game - save $7.30, now $17.69 at Target
Don’t forget…you can always buy a gift card for that special person, but admit it, opening up a package wrapped in bright and sparkly paper is so much nicer! Hurry, the holidays are right around the corner.
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