I love Halloween and spooky season. Give me pumpkin spice everything, fall leaves, and cozy scarves! So when I saw boo baskets trending on TikTok, I knew I had to make one for my boo!
It’s not too late to make one for yours, especially if you live in a place with fast shipping.
What are boo baskets?
Boo baskets are kind of like an Easter basket, but boo-themed. Or, rather, fall and Halloween themed. Most people have been hinting at their partners to make them one and there are some pretty cute ones out there!
What to put in a boo basket?
Really, you can put anything in one! But here’s my loose “recipe.”
Basket
You’ll need a large enough basket (or container) to hold all of your goodies. They have Halloween themed baskets out there, but if you have something at home that you use to hold blankets or a large bowl, this will work too. Bonus points if your person is obsessed with pottery and you get them a giant ceramic platter or bowl!
Cozy item
It’s not fall if it’s not cozy! You want to find something warm and fuzzy that will remind your partner of you when they wrap themselves up in it, like a super soft blanket, hoodie, sweatshirt, or scarf. It doesn’t technically have to be fall or Halloween themed, but that is the them of the basket, so I say go all out and get the seasonal stuff. When else is your partner going to get a hoodie that proclaims their love for pumpkin spice?
Mug
Fall is all about the hot drinks and you can’t have hot drinks without a mug. There are SO many cute Halloween mugs out there and a lot of them are affordable too. See the list below for ideas. If your boo doesn’t do the hot drink thing, you can always get them a Halloween themed glass for regular drinks.
Drinks
A drink mix for the mug. Think pumpkin spice, chai, apple cider, that kind of thing. Alternatively, if your boo doesn’t like hot drinks, you can get a spiced alcohol like cinnamon whiskey or a fall themed co*cktail mixer.
Treats
This is the best part of a boo basket, in my humble opinion! Basically it’s like you’re going trick-or-treating for your boo. There are so many Halloween and fall themed treats out there. Visit a Target or stock up online. Make sure you get stuff your boo likes. You do know their favorite snacks, right!?
Plushie
A soft plushie is perfect for a boo basket. If you want bonus points, the hot plushies right now are Jellycats. Squishmallows are over so don’t even go there. Pick out the perfect Jellycat and your boo will be over the moon.
note – a boo basket is nothing without a cute note from you. A handwritten note is everything. There are a bunch of cute Halloween themed cards out there too!
The best things on Amazon for boo baskets:
Baskets
- A kawaii purple and orange rectangular basket that’s as cute as your boo.
- This rectangular storage basket literally has boos on it
- This two toned rope basket is plenty big to fit all your boo basket items.
Cozy items
- A super soft velvet fleece blanket with a ghostie doing all the Halloween things.
- Soft and cozy orange plush blanket that glows in the dark, just the thing for cuddling up during movie night.
- A cozy spooky season sweatshirt for your boo to snuggle up in.
- A super soft plaid scarf so your boo can stay warm on your leaf peeping fall walks.
Mugs
- I think this might be the cutest ghost mug to ever exist!
- A sweet “Hello Fall” ceramic mug so your boo can warm their hands around it.
- This one is for those boos who are obsessed with tumblers. She’s cute, she’s maple, she’s just the right mug for your boo basket!
- There are two mugs in this set, one for you and one for your boo. I love the warmth of amber glass mugs. It adds a touch of that fall magic!
- This amber rocks glass isn’t a mug, but it’s perfect for those boos who don’t like hot drinks.
Drinks
- These great pumpkin Charlie Brown hot cocoa mix packs are the cutest.
- Salted caramel hot chocolate is definitely a fall favorite
- A pumpkin spice hot chocolate bomb with mini marshmallows
- This warming chai mix is vegan and made with oat milk.
- Pumpkin spice old fashioned mixer to add a bit of Halloween to your spooky co*cktail hour
Treats
There are so many fall treats out there, I recommend going to Target or Walmart to check out their seasonal sections. That being said, you can grab these on amazon if you don’t have time to go shopping:
- Would a boo basket be complete without Oreo boos?
- Apple cider cashews for the fancier boos out there
- Chocolate pumpkin spice kind bars so you can take them when you go for a fall hike with your boo
Plushies
- This mini ghost is so squishable and isn’t too big, making it perfect for fitting into a basket
- If your boo loves cats, this big boy black cat is purrfect
- A lil plush pumpkin that you can keep forever
- The CUTEST Jellycat acorn.
- If you want extra bonus points with your girl and she’s a Tiktok girlie, you have got to get this Jellycat coffee-to-go plush bag.
Card/note
Tips
Bake a sweet treat for your boo!
If you want extra brownie points (heehee) bake up a fall-themed sweet treat for your boo.
- Pumpkin Bread – This is a copycat recipe for Starbuck’s pumpkin bread. So if your boo is a starbies lover, this is the one!
- Who doesn’t love cheesecake bars? A cheesecake you can pick up with your hands? Yes, please. If you want to go all out, you can decorate these lil guys to look like Totoro.
- One bowl pumpkin cupcakes – Tall, fluffy, tender, and super easy to make, pumpkin cupcakes definitely say “I love you.”
- Everyone loves chocolate chip cookies and trust me when I say that these will be the BEST you’ve ever baked.
K-Beauty Boo Basket Ideas
If your boo is super into Korean beauty and skin care, here are a couple of fall themed products that you can pop into their boo basket!
- Pumpkin 24K gold mask– This lil pumpkin face mask helps with exfoliation and is fall themed!
- Pumpkin spice hand cream – If your boo is pumpkin spice fiend, this cocoa butter pumpkin spice hand cream is perfect.
- It’s not pumpkin, but carrots are orange too! These Skinfood calming carrot toner pads are viral and boo basket friendly!
How do I make boo baskets look cute?
Be sure to get a large enough basket so everything fits inside. Use the cozy item (scarf, hoodie, blanket) to line the basket.
Remove any packaging from the outsides: obviously if you ordered stuff online, take it out of the box and remove any protective plastic wrap. Don’t cut off any tags though, just in case.
Neatly arrange everything in the basket. Larger items go in the back and smaller items get tucked into the front.
That’s it! I hope you get a change to make a boo basket because it’ll make your partner happy and it’ll put you in the spoopy Halloween mood!
BONUS:
I saw these super cute slippers and had to include them!
How to make a Boo Basket
Boo baskets are kind of like an Easter basket, but boo-themed.
Serves 1
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 1 basket
- 1 cozy item
- 1 mug
- 1 package hot drinks
- 2 fall or Halloween themed treats
- 1 soft plushie
- 1 heartfelt hand written note
Instructions
Unwrap anything that came in packaging (but don’t take off any tags).
Line the basket with the cozy item, fluffing it up.
Place the mug, hot drink mix, treats, plushie, and note into the basket.
Arrange cutely.
Gift to your partner and bask in their love for you!
