How to Build the Best Boo Basket This Halloween - Includes Examples!
- Michelle Finethy
- Oct 6
- 3 min read
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Creating a Boo Basket is a fun and exciting way to celebrate Halloween! Start with a spooky-themed basket and fill it with all Halloween toys and clothes they could use through out the cooler fall weather. I'll walk you through exactly what a Boo Basket is, and how to execute it perfectly for the most stunning gift basket!
What Is a Boo Basket?
If you’re new to the Halloween boo basket trend, it’s a fun, neighborly tradition where you secretly drop off a small basket of goodies to surprise a friend, coworker, or neighbor. Think of it as a spooky-season version of a Secret Santa gift!
Who to Boo
Boo baskets aren’t just for kids! You can make one for anyone who could use a little Halloween cheer—coworkers, best friends, teachers, or even your barista. Tailor the basket to their personality and watch how a small gesture turns into a seasonal highlight.
How to Build a Boo Basket
Start with a theme (like something you know they definitely like) and build around it. Choose a cute basket, mug, or reusable bag as your base, then layer in thoughtful, themed items. Add a little filler, a tag, and you’ve got a boo basket that looks straight out of Pinterest! This is a fool proof method, even for those difficult to shop for Boos in our lives!
Non-Candy Gift Ideas
Skip the sugar rush and go for gifts that last longer—like candles, fuzzy socks, face masks, Halloween mugs, or fall-scented goodies. These non-candy treats keep the fun spirit of Halloween alive without relying on sweets. Below are 4 Boo Basket Ideas I Made to show you the ropes and hopefully inspire you for your own baskets!
Theme: K Pop Demon Hunters
K Pop Demon Hunters have taken the world by storm - and not just for children! Their catchy music has made its way onto our top music charts and recently hit the number one movie of all time on Netflix. INCREDIBLE!
Theme: Cozy Night In
Gift this to any human who enjoys quiet nights in. Nothing says RELAXATION like coloring with the candles lit in a super soft blanket while sipping some much needed wine.
Theme: Ghost Type Pokemon
Pokemon themed anything can be tricky because their wild popularity can bring quite the price tag. I navigate around this by choosing one MUST HAVE item, in this case it was the hoodie, and build around that using similar colors.
Theme: Spooky Cat Obsessed
There's something about a black cat draped in a ghost costume that is irresistibly cute! This Boo Basket Idea is great to pair with every day items so its not too Halloween specific like hair clips and notebooks.
How to Deliver
Part of the fun of a boo basket is the surprise!
For Kids:
Set the stage with kids by making a lighthearted joke (or bribe) the night before, "Time to clean up so the Great Pumpkin can visit!" and end the evening with Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin Story. Leave their basket out while they sleep for them to awake with such surprise!
Co-Workers:
This one is easy, if your gifting to co workers, just leave it at their desk before they arrive. Although, you could try the whole Great Pumpkin schtick on them too for laughs!
For Significant Others:
The surprise element for this person is not 'Who gave me a gift?' instead it's 'oh my! they actually got me a gift!' The Surprise is the gift its self. Chances are, they haven't gotten a gift since valentines, or their birthday (if they're lucky!) and that's what makes this Boo Basket so special to receive.
