Easy Ways To Create Extra Thoughtful Boo Baskets This Halloween

A boo basket — aka the perfect Halloween treat — is the next big trend that we need to jump on ASAP. Just think of it as a personal Trick-or-Treat basket for a child (and other kids in the neighborhood). Families can give boo baskets to their own kids or drop them off on the doorsteps of friends, family, and neighbors for a sweet Halloween treat. And the best part is that for the many parents who’d like to observe social distancing and want to stay inside during the holiday, it’s a good way to keep kids safe. So what is a boo basket? Basically it’s a basket full of Halloween-y treats. Those who have never made one might want a couple of ideas to get started. But no worries: We’ve got things covered. We’ve put together a list of boo basket essentials — and don’t worry, it’s more than just candy.

Halloween Witches Brew Green Slime Drink Mix in Cauldron

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On Halloween, who doesn’t want to drink a nice cold glass of … slime? Yum! This cauldron full of lime slime is the perfect gift for friends and neighbors — and it’s especially fun for the kids! ($7.99, Target)

Hyde & EEK! Pretzel Rods

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Slip these Hyde & EEK! Pretzel Rods into any boo basket and be spellbound by how fast they disappear! Coated in a layer of orange fudge and drizzled with white chocolate, these pretzel treats are absolutely delicious. ($4.99, Target)

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The best part of this Ghoulish Goodies Sugar Decorating Cookie Kit is that the cookies come already made. We don’t know about the other people out there, but we could surely use a break from washing the dishes after six months at home. All that’s really needed is this kit and a little imagination ($6.99, Target).

Featherly Friends

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Those who didn’t know about Featherly Friends absolutely need to become acquainted with them. Families could easily incorporate the Pirate Featherly Friend ($5.00, Target), Princess Featherly Friend ($5.00, Target), or Knight Featherly Friend ($5.00, Target) into their normal seasonal decor, but wouldn’t it be extra-special to give one to little ones and let them decide where to place it in their room? Start the Halloween obsession early, we always say.

Spooky Spider Web Candle

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Turn down the lights and turn on the family’s favorite scary movie because it’s time for things to get a wee bit spooky. This Halloween-themed Black/White Spider Web Halloween Pillar Candle will help set the mood for a night of spooks and scares ($8.00, Target).

Painted Pumpkin

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What would Halloween be without a pumpkin patch? Those who are anything like us have not been growing pumpkins in the backyard for the last three months, but they might like a Painted Halloween Decorated Pumpkin, which is significantly less work. ($8.00, Target)

Halloween Candy Fabric Baskets

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It’s impossible to make a boo basket without a basket! Put all of the Halloween goods in these soft, felt baskets that can be reused for next year’s trick-or-treating. Families can also use them as decorations after the baskets have been thoroughly emptied. We really love this White “Trick-or-Treat” Halloween Candy Fabric Basket ($10.00, Target), but this Black Cat Halloween Candy Fabric Basket ($10.00, Target), and Orange Pumpkin Halloween Candy Fabric Basket ($10.00, Target) are pretty darn cute too.