Boo basket ideas: what to put in a Halloween gift basket
The cozy, spooky little gift basket everyone is making this October. Mix a few budget picks with one treat and most boo baskets land between $60 and $120.
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Our top 5 at a glance
IllustrationFashion1.Ghost fuzzy socks
Why we love itSoft, spooky and the first thing everyone puts in a boo basket.
$10 to $15
IllustrationHome2.Pumpkin candle
Why we love itGlows like a tiny jack-o-lantern and smells like fall.
$15 to $25
IllustrationToys3.Ghost plush pillow
Why we love itA cuddly little ghost for the sofa all October.
$15 to $25
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IllustrationKitchen5.Halloween cookie cutter set
Why we love itGhosts, bats and pumpkins for a spooky baking night together.
$10 to $15
IllustrationKitchen6.Ghost mug
Why we love itThe cutest way to drink their pumpkin spice latte.
$15 to $20
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IllustrationFashion8.Halloween pajama pants
Why we love itCozy spooky PJs for scary movie night.
$20 to $30
IllustrationBeauty9.Fall nail polish set
Why we love itDeep plum, burnt orange and black: a whole spooky manicure.
$12 to $20
IllustrationHome10.Pumpkin bucket basket
Why we love itThe basket itself: a cute pumpkin bucket to fill.
$10 to $15
Quick answers
What is a boo basket?
A small Halloween gift basket for a partner, friend or kid, usually filled with cozy and spooky treats: ghost socks, a pumpkin candle, candy, a face mask and something orange or ghostly.
What do you put in a boo basket for a girlfriend?
Ghost fuzzy socks, a pumpkin candle, Halloween cookie cutters, fall nail polish and her favourite candy, in a pumpkin bucket. Add a ghost plush to make it feel like a boo basket.