44 Yankee Swap Gift Ideas Everyone Will Fight to Keep

They can use the packs of Legos included with this coffee mug to build a whole world along the outside of the cup. It’s a good gift for adults and a nice gift for kids too.

This radio harkens back to the 1950s with its retro design, but don’t be fooled. The pocket-size device is actually a Bluetooth speaker that looks great on a desk or bookshelf and ensures their jams are always playing.

This festive wine glass contains a glittering Christmas tree that is revealed as they sip. They’ll look forward to toasting with it all holiday season long.

Split this “avocado” in half to find two rechargeable hand warmers (one for each pocket). Each side takes three seconds to heat and stays hot for three to four hours—enough time for a long walk or outside tailgate on a bitterly cold day. So handy and so cute!

Here’s a foodie gift that we’re sure everyone will try to swap for: a set that includes everything needed for an indoor s’mores night.

A bestseller for the value is this cheap gift. The under-$15 stocking stuffer set is packed with all of the skin care essentials needed for winter (nourishing hand cream, lip balm, body butter, and more).

This useful multitool fits on any keychain but has a staggering 16 different functions, including screw driver, protractor, ruler, bottle opener, and bike spoke key. It’s the perfect gift for the person who hates being unprepared.

TikTok made butter candles go viral, and this DIY kit helps your recipient craft their very own. Once lit, the candle melts into a delicious whipped spread that they can pair with a crusty loaf.

Add a host of Internet-tested recipes to their life, such as pancake cereal, mug cakes, and spicy cheese-puff-crusted chicken tenders—surprising dishes and drinks they’ll love exploring and creating in their own kitchen. If you’re playing with teens, they’ll definitely fight for this one.

This viral $20 Uniqlo bag is a crowd-pleaser. It’s trendy, minimal, and so useful. “I see this bag everywhere in New York. I think it’s because despite its trim size, it stretches to store so many things: my Kindle or book, water bottle, compact umbrella, phone, makeup, you name it,” says Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs.

Stars Wars fans will fight over—or fight with, really—this set of chopsticks that look (and light up like) lightsabers.

The best Yankee Swap gifts have little do with practicality and everything to do with absurdity. Case in point: This little green mat that’s designed to double as a mat for your giftee’s toilet, keeping their feet warm and giving them a way to practice their putting skills with the included club, golf balls, and cup with flag. Ridiculous, yes, but worth it for the LOL everyone will share when the gift’s opened.

Here’s a cozy, to-the-point T-shirt printed with a sentiment that everyone can relate to. (Tip: Order a larger size so it’s likely to fit whoever picks it.)

Glamour shoppers can’t get enough of this tortilla. Blanket, that is. Your giftee can roll right up in it and look like a cute li’l burrito. Nom, nom.

If you’re Yankee Swapping with coworkers, opt for a game that fits right on their desk. We like this adorable pickleball set that includes tiny paddles, a net, and a ball.

Who doesn’t like pasta? (If it’s you, we don't want to hear it.) Though they look like noodles, these farfalles are actually handy silicone grips that will protect their fingers from hot pot handles.

This rechargeable frother whips milk into cappuccino foam, saving them time and money on coffee-shop runs, making it another great, safe choice if you’re playing at work or with family. It’s also handy for making matcha lattes, whisking eggs, and mixing powders.

You can’t go wrong with a party game, especially one that’s good for almost all ages. Our shopping editor plays this one with her friends. “Basically, you have to get your teammates to guess what word is on your card but can only describe it with one-syllable words,” says Griggs, who received it at a holiday party. “If you slip up, you get smacked with an inflated stick. It’s a little bit dumb but easy and fun to play.”

This beanie has a rechargeable headlamp built in. It’ll keep their ears warm and light their way (and keep them visible) when they have to take the dog out at night. Neat, huh?

Shopping with a $10 budget? Try this toy soldier, which pops open their beer using the force of its gun.

Here’s a chic take on a flask. The pearl-studded, bow-emblazoned flask attaches to their keychain and holds an ounce of liquid—just enough for a baby shot.

This tiny charger pays homage to retro Mac computers of the late 1990s. It quickly charges phones, laptops, and tablets, and its screen cycles through colors that indicate what charging status your giftee’s using (none, regular, fast, super-fast).

This palm-size vacuum actually works! Talk about a cool, clever way to keep the crumbs out of your keyboard.

The person with a popcorn addiction can measure kernels with the lid of this device, pour them inside, then microwave the whole pitcher for less than three minutes to churn out a fresh snack. It’s a cheaper alternative to bags of popcorn, and your giftee will get lots of use out of it if they regularly host movie nights.

These squishy toys are having a serious moment with teens, and who could fault it? This themed pack includes seriously cute food staples (a burger, boba tea cup, and French fries among them) that they can unpack and squeeze in their hands in moments of stress.

Save this game for a Yankee Swap gift exchange or Christmas party with people you know well. It’s a classic set of pick-up sticks, except each stick contains a naughty truth or dare.

During this card game, each player has just five seconds to spit out answers to categories like Things You Do in Water and Reasons to Call in ‘Sick.’ The time constraint forces players to think on their feet (and say the silliest, most memorable things).

Most people probably own a cast-iron skillet, but what about palm-size ones they can use to prep a single egg or bake cookie? Squee.

Here's a tiny take on the classic childhood Etch A Sketch toy—it fits between two fingers and really works. They can throw it in their purse and doodle under the conference table during dull meetings (not that we’re encouraging this, cough).

Will everyone at the Yankee Swap want to trade for this throwback gift that’s, honestly, so useful in making tough calls? Signs point to yes.

Grilled cheeses and toast are made far more fun with a sandwich toaster that imprints Shrek's face on each slice. Talk about a gift that contains layers—like an onion or a parfait, say.

When they need a mental break, they can turn to this triangular peg puzzle (which you maybe saw on restaurant tables growing up). Play it alone or with a friend—it's a challenge either way.

Though it looks like a houseplant, each leaf of this “cactus” is actually a sturdy felt coaster that you can pluck from the succulent’s body (and then fit back together in different shapes when you’re done). It'll look a heck of a lot cuter on your giftee’s coffee table than your standard stack of coasters.

They can pop these lavender-scented one-size-fits-all booties in the microwave, slip them on, and have some marvelous moments of heat around their feet.

Your bestie or office spouse who almost never see parted from their Stanley Cup can add a festive topper to their straw. The little Santa stopper (or Christmas tree or reindeer) helps protect their drink and is just so adorable to look at.

The challenge of this building set is in figuring out how to fit all the teeny tiny blocks together, but the end result is a palm-size kitty cat. Aww.

Well, here’s a kitchen gadget gift no one will see coming: a Dracula grater that can mince garlic and ginger and even crush up nuts between its fanged head and caped body.

At first this appears to be a desk-size dumpster which is in itself amusing. But actually, it’s a pencil holder! And inside its receptacles are sticky notes that resemble flames.

This ’90s take on a night light is a fun pick for kids and adults alike. They can stack its blocks in various arrangements, which, once touched, light up in a variety of colors.

This set of bittersweet flavored syrups can be mixed with liquor to craft delicious holiday cocktails like a gingerbread old fashioned. Cheers!

Each packet in this gift set transforms their drink into a colorful, sparkling winter wonderland. Necessary? No. Surprisingly fun to use? Absolutely.

“TikTok likes to show me all sorts of stress balls and fidget toys, so I finally broke down and got this set from Speks. I was not disappointed,” says Griggs. “Each ball is incredibly satisfying to squeeze and poke—a bit like pizza dough. I play with them at my desk or while watching TV. I gave some to friends who scoffed at them initially, but now are totally on board with how cool they are.”