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Formula for the Perfect Boo Basket!

Ronin Vasquez Student Contributor, Texas A&M University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Spooky season is coming up. This means costumes, boo baskets, and trick-or-treating. But the pressure to deliver this season can be overwhelming. 

That’s why I’m here to help make one thing easier: Boo Baskets! 

If you follow this formula, your basket shall be the spookiest and coziest Boo Basket of all time! 

First: Comfort

As we know, fall is approaching. So your Boo will require something to help warm them up after a long day of class or work. 

My favorite choice for this category is sleepwear. 

A good option would be slippers. There are these Candy Corn Slippers at Target on clearance! Perfect for your Boo to slip into some Halloween Vibes. 

Another good option would be PJ’s. 

I absolutely love Walmart PJs. They’re cute, affordable, and best of all, fall-themed! 

Here we have a pumpkin spice PJ set that would be perfect for the warmer fall that Texas brings! 

Second: Self-Care

Your Boo needs to take care of themselves, and you can help. Plus, this is a really good filler for the basket.

I would recommend either a pumpkin spice body wash, lotion, or body scrub. Then I would add a face mask. 

Next, I would do a drink! 

One great thing about fall is the increase in drinks that warm you up!

A perfect addition for your Boo is a mug! TJ Maxx has really inexpensive mugs ranging from $5-$14! That way, when your Boo needs some apple cider, tea, or hot chocolate, they’re ready!

Then, I would do something of interest! 

To make this Boo Basket personal, you need something that would be specific to your Boo!

For the bookworm: The Night Circus

For the music lover: The Great Pumpkin

For the stuffed animal connoisseur: Jellycat

For the crafty cutie: Coloring Book with Markers

Some other optional items: 

If you are feeling so generous, some perfect extras would be: 

  • Witches Brew Alani or any themed drink
  • Pumpkin Spice Chapstick
  • Candy! 
  • Candy Corn
  • Candle

But finally, the Basket! 

I would recommend something your Boo can use all year! 

Some wonderful options would be a brown basket or even something a bit darker to match the spooky vibes! 

But if you want something more themed, there’s something for everyone! 

There’s a more autumn-themed basket from Target that would be adorable, or if you really want that Halloween theme, there’s a basket for that as well! 

No matter if your Boo is your best friend, your roommate, or your partner, don’t forget to write a note on why they’re your Boo! 

Happy Boo Basket season, and get to shopping!

Ronin Vasquez

TAMU '28

Ronin is a member of the TAMU HC Chapter. She is apart of the Writing and Editing committee, aiming to write as much as she can and designing flyers to help promote the HC! She is ready to write all about books, current affairs, lifestyle, and everything in between.
Ronin is a sophomore political science major from San Antonio, Texas. Alongside HerCampus, Ronin is also a member of the TAMU Mock Trial Team where she travels to different universities to compete, crafting legal arguments, objections, and long monologues.
During her free time, Ronin is either curled up with a good book and some iced coffee, cuddling with her cat, Beau, or hanging out with her friends! She is often found listening to Noah Kahan, Mary J. Blige, or Kali Uchis.