15 Boo Basket Ideas Kids Will Love
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Halloween is such a fun time of year! While most of us associate the day with costumes and candy, gifting Boo Baskets has become quite popular!
So… what is a Boo Basket?
It’s essentially a basket filled with Halloween-themed goodies. This can include things like small toys, treats, books, clothes… the sky's the limit! It’s just a cute way to get someone excited for the season.
Many neighborhoods have started the tradition of secretly leaving a Boo Basket on a neighbor's front porch. Once you’ve been gifted a Boo Basket or “Been Boo’d” then it’s your turn to create a basket for another friend or neighbor. It’s also a great way for long-distance relatives to send a little package that says “I’m thinking of you.
If you’re looking to create your very own Boo Basket, here are some ideas to get you started.
1. You can’t go wrong with Halloween Plushies!
There are so many to choose from and they would make the most adorable addition to any Boo Basket!
2. Halloween Stickers are a simple, yet fun Boo Basket Idea.
Kids love putting stickers on their water bottles, lunch boxes, and skateboards making these a great gift!
3. These Halloween Bracelets are too cute!
Kids love the stacked beaded style of these bracelets and this one comes with four sets that can be mixed and matched or used in four different Boo Baskets! The charms are too cute!!
4. Squishy Toys are the perfect Boo Basket Idea!
This set comes with 6 different spooky characters, once again making it a great option if you are making multiple Boo Baskets.
5. A small activity is a must for a well-rounded Halloween basket.
This rock painting kit includes everything they’ll need for a fun afternoon including, adorably spooky character transfers.
7. Has anyone ever met a kid who doesn't love temporary tattoos?
Some of these Halloween-themed tattoos even glow in the dark. How fun is that?
8. It doesn’t get more Halloween than reading spooky stories.
This book is a rite of passage for every kid. Reviews mention kids ages 6 and up seem to love it, with it being just a tad too scary for 5 and under.
9. Try out another activity-based find for your Boo Basket.
This book is a cross between a coloring book and a puzzle. Instead of coloring in the ghoulish pages, the child has to match the stickers to the shapes. Reviews mention kids ranging from 4 to 8 love it!
10. This next Halloween find also serves a dual purpose.
First of all, the blanket glows in the dark so that is super cool on its own, but you can also use the blanket as basket filler instead of tissue paper
11. Maybe these Halloween Scratch n’ Sniff Pencils will encourage them to start their homework without being asked…?
And we know the kids won’t be the only ones giving these a sniff! If you’re anything like me, you loved scented writing utensils as a kid!
12. I would have loved getting one of these in my Boo Basket as a kid!
Hidden object books are always good fun and these Halloween scenes make it even better.
13. Look at how cute these jack o'lantern sunglasses are!
Sunglasses are small and will fit so nicely in your Boo Basket. Plus, what is more Halloween than a classic jack o'lantern?
14. These suncatchers have a dual purpose making them a great Boo Basket Idea.
Once the kiddos are done creating their masterpieces, they can use them to decorate the windows of their bedroom!
15. Be sure to throw some of these Pumpkin Decorating Stickers into the basket.
These are great for children who are too young to carve or for kids (and parents) who aren’t into the mess!
Hopefully, some of these Boo Basket Ideas helped you finish off your gift. Have some other good ideas? Share them with me below!