BEST Boo Basket Ideas: Cute Fall & Halloween Gifts
Looking for the ULTIMATE way to surprise friends & family this spooky season? This post has the BEST boo basket ideas that are guaranteed to bring smiles and screams (of joy :))!
HAPPY FALL MY FRIENDS!! If you know anything about me, you know that I absolutely loooove spooky and Halloween season. A time full of pumpkin carving, spooky goodies, and scary movies? Yes please!! And a super fun way to spread that Halloween cheer is through Boo Baskets!
If you don’t know what “Boo Baskets” are, it’s just a fun way to say “Halloween Gift Basket.” They originally started as a “you’ve been booed” game in neighborhoods! This tradition involved creating Halloween baskets and leaving it SECRETLY on the recipient’s doorstep. The themed basket usually included a note instructing the recipient to “boo” other households, perpetuating a chain of spooky surprises throughout the neighborhood!
It was an adorable Halloween tradition that helped get the whole neighborhood involved 🙂 Our house got boo’d growing up and it ALWAYS made me smile to open up the door to a little gift!
Nowadays, boo baskets aren’t confined to your neighborhood! You can prepare your own boo basket for anyone. Lots of people make them for their besties, family member, or romantic partners! From candy corn to the coziest socks, this fun tradition is all about sending some major spooky season cheer.
This post is your ULTIMATE guide to boo basket ideas 🙂
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HOW TO CONSTRUCT A BOO BASKET
Making a boo basket is simple! Here are the four steps:
Step 1: Pick a Basket/Container
You don’t need a traditional basket. A quirky old tin, a decorative Halloween bucket, or even a carved pumpkin can house your treats. Get creative!
Step 2: Pick the Treats
This is where the magic happens! Stack up on sweet treats like candy corn, chocolate chips, and maybe even some craft store finds. See the list below for all the BEST boo basket ideas – including glow sticks, nail polish, ghost peeps, and so much more!
Step 3: Deck It Out
Make your boo basket visually stunning. Get some black and orange tissue paper, spider webbing, or Halloween garlands! Don’t forget a handwritten note for that special touch 🙂
Step 4: Deliver with a Dash of Mystery
Whether you leave it on their doorstep as a surprise or hand it over during a Halloween party, make sure your delivery adds to the fun! The right place, the right time, and a bit of ~mystery~ will just make your boo basket all the better.
BOO BASKET IDEAS FOR EVERYONE
Pumpkin Night Light
This pumpkin night light is so precious! Good to give a little bit of mood lighting too.
Halloween Wool Toy
Ok… PUMPKIN PAL? You’re kidding me. These are so cute! Throw any one of these into a boo basket to send a note of warmth this fall 🙂
Fall-Themed Notebooks
Fall is such a season for change and reflection! Grab your friend or family member a cute fall-themed or Halloween-themed notebook to capture all their thoughts this season.
Small Knit Pumpkins
These add such a homey, handcrafted feel to any space! A great gift for anyone who loves seasonal decor.
Spooky Glass Tumblers
These reusable tumblers are GREAT gifts for anyone who loves to bring a festive spirit to their day-to-day activities!
Halloween Slippers
Help your loved one step into the spooky season with these Halloween-themed slippers!! They’re not only cute and festive but also super comfy, perfect for lounging around 🙂
Fall Scented Hand Sanitizer Spray
Give the gift of good smells AND cold/flu prevention in one?? Couldn’t get better than that!
DIY Halloween Cookie Kit
A great way to amp up the vibes in the month of october is to make spooky themed treats! Add this DIY cookie decorating kit whihc includes pre-baked cookies, icing, and candy mix!
Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa Mix
What better way to warm up from a cold fall day outside than a toasty PUMPKIN SPICE flavored hot chocolate??
Spooky Season Candle
Wood, Warm Spice, and Citrus… such great fall scents for anyone to fill their house with the fall ambiance!
Ghost Peeps
These ghost peeps are a MUST-HAVE for your boo basket! Imagine popping these squishy, adorable lil ghost marshmallows into your mouth or floating them into your hot cocoa…
Popcorn Balls
Popcorn balls are a fall classic!
Reeses Candy
White chocolate Reese’s ghost? Pumpkin shaped chocolate? This variety of Reese’s candy is perfect for both trick-or-treaters AND boo baskets alike (if you’re making a bundle of them!!).
Nerds Gummy Clusters
NERDS are such a staple Halloween candy and now they have a Halloween themed edition? Must-have!
Halloween Candy Box
These little See’s Candies boxes are curated perfectly! With a bit of everything, these are great for anyone who likes to try new gourmet sweet treats.
BOO BASKET IDEAS FOR HER
Halloween-Themed Skin Serums
These skin serums are seriously SO good!! They’re leave-on face masks and each pack has something different to offer: Pumpkin – Nourishment & Moisturization, Zombie – Pore Tightening & Lifting, Witch – Calming and Purifying. Definitely a luxurious AND Halloween-themed spa experience to gift!!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Bath Bomb
If your loved one loves pumpkin spice lattes, give them the opportunity to really bathe in those scents with this bath bomb!
Pumpkin Body Scrub
Body scrubs are such a great self-care gift and of course for fall, you have to make it ~pumpkin~.
Fuzzy Fall Socks
Keep her feet warm with a classic pair of fuzzy socks 🙂 They go great under a pair of boots at the pumpkin patch!
Fall Mugs
These skin serums are seriously SO good!! They’re leave-on face masks and each pack has something different to offer: Pumpkin – Nourishment & Moisturization, Zombie – Pore Tightening & Lifting, Witch – Calming and Purifying. Definitely a luxurious AND Halloween-themed spa experience to gift!!
Halloween Earrings
Festive earrings will add a lil bit of spooky to her day-to-day!
Hello Fall Candles
These are a little less ~Halloween~y but still lean into the season! Light up the COZY vibes with these fall candles, giving the gift of snuggle weather!
Car Air Freshener Diffusers
Another way to take fall on the go! Freshen up any car ride with the BEST scents.
Fall Colors Nail Polish
These are definitely the shades of the season.
Ghost Straw Covers
For your bestie who loves straws… Let her slip these ghost covers and add a bit of festive fun to each sip!
Ghost Keychain
Let them take Halloween spirit on the go 😉
Halloween Phone Case
These phone cases are a must-have for spooky season!! Phone protection and the cutest spooky vibes? Absolute love.
BOO BASKET IDEAS FOR HIM
Zombie Survival Guide Book
Prepare someone for a zombie apocalypse with this guide! It’s the ultimate quirky gift, perfect for any zombie fan or apocalypse aficionado.
Silly Halloween Boxer Shorts
These are perfect for anyone looking to add a bit of festive cheer underneath it all!! LOL
Fall Flannel
I’m HUGE on gifting clothes with a lot of re-wear potential and this fall flannel is fantastic to wear throughout fall!
Skeleton Beanie
Keep his noggin warm with a skeleton beanie LOL.
Fleece Pullover
Nothing says fall better than a soft fleece pullover. Fantastic for chilly nights by the fire or stargazing.
Scary Movie Graphic Tee
Love Michael Myers? Friday the 13th? Get him a scary movie tee!
Fall-Scented Beard Oil
Got a man with a beard? Get him some beard oil that is fall-scented! So many great smells!
Ghost Air Fresheners
Throw these in your boo basket to give the gift of a fresh-smelling car!
Skeleton Shot Glass
Perfect for Halloween toasts!!
Spooky Bottle Opener
These bottle openers are so fun for wine and beer lovers!
Halloween Beer Glass
Elevate his brews with a beer glass that pays tribute to scary movies.
Pumpkin Beer
With these beers, you’ll have Oktober Fest at home hahaha
Fall Flavored Protein Bars
For the gym bro who loves autumn, fall-flavored protein bars are a yummy seasonal treat!
Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce
This hot sauce is NOT for the faint of heart. Heat up his fall meals with this!
BOO BASKET IDEAS FOR KIDS
Glow-in-the-Dark Stickers
Let your kids decorate their space with these glow-in-the-dark stickers!
Charm Bracelets
These charm bracelets feature such a cute array of Halloween-themed charms!! Perfect for wearing to Halloween parties, school events, or just for fun.
Glow Sticks
Great for spooky walks or trick-or-treating.
Candy Bracelets and Necklaces
Candy bracelets were some of my FAV accessories growing up… A sweet treat that doubles as jewelery? Perfect for any kiddo 🙂
Halloween-Themed Coloring Books
These coloring books are an amazing way to keep your kids busy during the spooky season!
Halloween Kids Books
Halloween kids’ books are a wonderful treat for the little ones during spooky season! They combine fun and fantasy with a little bit of fright.
Mini Halloween Puzzles
Throw these mini puzzles in as a fun activity to do before or after trick or treating!
Bluey Halloween Figures
If your kid is a Bluey fan, these Halloween figures are a wonderful add to play time.
Halloween Temporary Tattoos
I remember how much I LOVED temporary tattoos as a kid. These are great for any boo basket!
Spooky Stuffed Animals
Gift a buddy to your little one! There are so many great options for stuffed animals to accompany them through fall.
