How do you make the ultimate Halloween boo basket? Find out here
From pumpkin spice candles to Halloween Labubu plushies, here's your guide to spooky season boo baskets.
Trisha Easto
- "Boo baskets" are a popular way to celebrate the Halloween season by gifting fall-themed items.
- Baskets can be curated for partners, children, or pets with items like snacks, toys, and decor.
- Popular gift ideas include pumpkin-spice candles, cozy blankets, and Halloween-themed toys.
- Budget-friendly options are available at retailers like Walmart and Target for those looking to save money.
Spooky season is here, which means it's time to put together a boo basket for someone you love! Show some appreciation to your partner with a basket full of their favorite fall snacks and a couple small gifts, or spoil your pets with fall-flavored snacks and a spooky new toy.
Whoever you're shopping for, the USA Today Shopping team curated some of the best options for your boo basket. From the obvious pumpkin spiced Yankee candle as an under $20 find, to spoiling your trendy partner or child with a Halloween-themed Labubu. Shop these additional categories before you build:
How to make a Boo Basket for spooky season
You obviously need a basket, choose a bitty Halloween Bogg bag instead.
Add something soft and cozy, that also makes for good filler
- Trend alert! This Bedsure plush throw blanket is beloved by Amazon shoppers with more than 11,000 five-star reviews and it's less than $13 right now!
Add a gift they'll love, like this Halloween-themed Labubu
Add more fall vibes with a pumpkin spice Yankee candle
Bonus points for a spooky-themed cup like this tumbler from Target
Budget-friendly boo basket ideas
Stay on theme, without dropping over $100 and still gift them something they will enjoy.
- Pick up a Jack-o-lantern or black cat-themed basket for less than $5 at Walmart.
- This Halloween pumpkin sipper cup is less than $4 at Walmart.
- Skip the expensive Labubu, and add this cute gummy bear skeleton plush for less than $10 at Walmart.
- This Halloween throw blanket is less than $6 at Walmart.
- Mainstays also has a pumpkin spice candle, but for less than $6 at Walmart.
Boo basket ideas for little ones
- Add a Halloween-themed book to their basket for a go-to spooky bedtime story. We love this Little Blue Truck Halloween lift-flap book for less than $10 at Target.
- Grab some Halloween pajamas to add to their rotation and get them excited for trick-or-treating. These spooky Mickey pajamas come with four pieces for $18 at Target.
- Enjoy a Halloween craft for only $5 at Target, like this ceramic pumpkin painting set.
Boo basket ideas for pets
- Your dog obviously needs a new squeaky toy and this plush, squeaky Oogie Boogie toy from Chewy is perfectly spooky. Cats are included in the spooky fun, with this interchangeable wand toy with catnip.
- Pumpkin is so good for dogs, so give them something they love and is good for them with these soft-baked pumpkin dog treats from The Lazy Dog at Chewy. These tuna & pumpkin crunchy treats are a great fall option for cats too.
- Let your pups show off their spirit with this Jack-o-lantern bandana. And every little black cat needs an adorable Halloween-themed bow tie.
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