Let's be honest, we've all received a gift that isn't quite what we would want. Then play Secret Santa, White Elephant, or Grab Bag to distribute. If you're in a crafting community, show off your skills by swapping projects instead! You can designate an idea like DIY Christmas ornaments or set a monetary value. (Or if you know someone going to swap, opt for a gift for bakers to help them out!) Craft ExchangeĭIY gift ideas don't just have to be food related. Everyone leaves the party with a tray of delectable goodies, and they only had to bake once! It’s a great way to save cash and time, while also being inspired to bake up new ideas. No list of ideas for The Pioneer Woman would be complete without some delicious treats! A cookie swap is old fashioned fun, where participants make a big batch of their favorite cookie recipe and exchange one or a few of each.

You can make it funny with gag gifts or splurge a little more to gifts under $100 to make it more enticing. Set a theme like kitchen gifts or a monetary value, place the wrapped gifts in a bag, and let gifters choose numbers in a hat to determine their order.

If other games seem a little too complicated or competitive, keep it simple with a grab bag. The person can unwrap the gift or choose to steal the previous person's gift instead! Grab Bag Everyone draws a number to determine the order to go in to select a gift. Each participant brings a wrapped gift, usually around the same value like gifts under $50, and they are all placed in designated location. If you want to have a little friendly competition, opt for Ree's favorite and go with a White Elephant gift exchange instead. The gifter can reveal their identity as they give the present or, for even more interactive fun, the recipient must guess who is the gifter! White Elephant Each participant draws a name but doesn't reveal who they have until the gift exchange. Set a price limit, say gifts under $25, then place everyone's name in a hat. But Secret Santa gift exchanges also work for large families who want to take the pressure off having to buy so many gifts for so many people. This tried-and-true classic is great for coworkers. Then get ready for the fun and festivities with your gift exchange! Just don't forget to wrap your gift first. There are so many options that it's best to pick an idea ahead of time so you can plan. Otherwise, you can show your crafty side with DIY exchanges or by hosting a cookie swap. In some options like Secret Santa, you know your recipient and can better focus on gifts for men or gifts for coworkers. Ree's favorite is the slightly competitive but hilariously fun Dirty Santa, also known as White Elephant, but you can do a simple grab bag and opt for a cozy gift anyone would love. Ahead, we've listed out some fun and easy ideas for you to choose.

Holiday gift exchange ideas for work