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White elephantgift exchangeshave become a staple at casual holiday gatherings, office parties, and more.
The best white elephant gifts are unique, fun, or sometimes simply practical.
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But finding the perfect white elephant gift one that’s both amusing and affordable can be a challenge.
These gifts balance practicality while ensuring youll be remembered for your gift-giving prowess.
It doesnt even matter if the recipient already has one, because theres always a need for more.
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Thats why we recommend reaching for packing cubes to mitigate pre-travel stress, especially during the holiday season.
Riemot Luggage Travel Cup Holder
Our top hack for buying travel-friendly gifts?
Shopping flight attendant-recommended items.
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You cant beat it.
I highly recommend it if you travel frequently.
It endured a drop onto concreteby one reviewerwithout any evident damage.
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For under $10, it can make life a whole lot easier.
Mzoo Sleep Eye Mask
This padded blackout eye mask has more than 72,000 five-star ratings.
Reviewers said they use it for better sleep in hotel rooms or even just at home, too.
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Its a regular beanie embedded with a built-in headlamp that can be removed and recharged via USB.
Reviewers love it for skiing, working on cars, and winter dog walks.
Its relatively light and compact measuring eight by eight inches and weighing just one pound.
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Plus, its wireless.
Its about three by five inches and can run for up to six hours on one charge.
Reviewers say they also used it on road trips.
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This small mist humidifier fits beautifully in the cup holder,one wrote.
Pop it in the fridge or freezer for 15 minutes, run it over your face, et voila.
What a dreamy icy cool pick-me-up that depuffs and brings your skin to life,said one reviewer.
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I squished this up in a small carry-on bag for my plane ride,one said.
When I took it out it bounced back in shape.
No back ache from sitting so long in usually uncomfortable plane seats.
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Its made of memory foam and shaped to hug the lower back and waist.
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