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Honorable Mentions<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Nowadays Cannabis Infused Beverage, Starting at $40<\/a>:<\/strong> Bringing a bottle of booze is a white elephant classic; my husband\u2019s work team almost exclusively exchanges bottles of liquor as a safe bet for enthusiasm. I think you can do better, though, and bring a THC spirit instead. This spirit is light and a little fruity, sitting somewhere in between the flavor profile of a floral gin and a sweet sake. My friends and I tried it mixed into a pomegranate cocktail instead of tequila, which was fantastic, and we also loved it with seltzer as a THC twist on a gin and tonic. It\u2019s delicious alone, too. I\u2019d skip this for a work party or any group that might not be green-friendly, though.<\/p>\n

Booze in general:<\/strong> This is always a safe pick! You could also bring a bottle of nonalcoholic wine<\/a> if you wanted an option that everyone can have.<\/p>\n

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Something edible:<\/strong> As long as you\u2019re in the loop on food allergies, of course. One of the best gifts I received at a Secret Santa was persimmon cookies, made in honor of my love for persimmon fruit. I think baking something delicious would be a fun option for a white elephant, too, especially if you\u2019re someone who has sourdough starter in their kitchen or makes a mean banana bread (my version uses brown butter and Nutella, and it might be my gift of choice this year!)<\/p>\n

What Not to Bring to a White Elephant<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what was the least fought over at the white elephant parties I attended last year, or the most inappropriate ideas our team has heard of:<\/p>\n