Halloween season has officially arrived, which means it’s also boo basket and spooky basket season. Whether you’re looking to make an adorable bundle of goodies for your S.O. or are looking to treat your roomies to some festive fun, we’ve got you covered on the best little treats to include in this year’s basket. So, grab your candy bucket and get to fillin’.
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Creepy Candles
You could grab a delicious pumpkin or apple-scented candle or dive into the world of horror movie candles. These Amazon finds are perfect for fans of Stephen King’s It, all the way to Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman. Etsy is also home to incredible candlemakers who are putting their scary spin on seasonal candles, too.
Vintage Horror Tees
What’s your favorite scary movie? Well, if it’s Scream, you’re in luck! Maker XpressYourselfNow on Etsy makes vintage-style tees with an original movie poster. Not only is this fashionable throughout October, it’s a cute shirt to sport year-round to show some love to the iconic franchise.
Toys For Their Furry Friends
If your spooky basket recipient has a cat or dog, they deserve a little treat as well. Get some plush potions, bats, and ghosts for a pup, and pick up some catnip-infused candy corn and spiders for their cat.
Spooky Soaps & Bath Bombs
Who said suds can’t be a little scary? Rusted Acre Soap Co. is home to fabulous Hocus Pocus-themed bath bombs, spider soap bars, and even horror movie villain and Nightmare Before Christmas bath bombs. They’re so cute, you may not even want to use them right away!
Halloween Candy, Of Course
Pick up their favorite Mars candy bar, a coveted Reese’s Pumpkins, or some ever-so-controversial candy corn. In the spirit of the season, you can opt for sweets such as gummy fangs from Hyde And EEK! or Dylan’s Candy Bar’s Creepy Candy Coffin complete with gummy fingers, brains, bones, and eyeballs.
Pumpkin Anything And Everything
Trader Joe’s is a haven for all things pumpkin, whether you need pumpkin cookies, seeds, butter, pretzels, soap, cookie mix, pancake mix, soup, bagels, or coffee– you are sure to find all this and more. If you don’t have a TJ’s nearby, Target and Walmart have myriad pumpkin spice cookie, snack and coffee options, too!
Thrilling Accessories
Add a little bit of flair to your boo basket and spooky basket with an accessory your recipient can wear all season-long. Target is home to adorable earrings from SUGARFIX as well as spooky claw clips. Stop into your regional Spirit Halloween store to find horror movie-themed earrings, necklaces, scrunchies, and beyond.
Mugs Are Essential
It’s not truly autumn without a nice, new mug. Head over to your local Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, or Home Goods store to pick up a friendly ghost, vampire, or black cat mugs ranging, which are often all less than $10. If your spooky basket person is always on the go, you can get them a cute and creepy travel mug.
Baking Fun
No matter the time of year, everyone loves a good cupcake or cookie decorating session. Add some Funfetti cake mixes, frosting bags, and fun Halloween sprinkles and cupcake wrappers to your basket. If your person isn’t a baker but loves the thrill of decorating sweets, opt for a haunted house kit from Five Below or Target.
Comfy, Cozy
The chill of fall is in the air, meaning it’s time for boots! Add some Halloween socks to your boo basket for your boo, or if they’re always cold, consider a beanie with a little ghost embroidered on the front or a pumpkin-themed throw blanket.
Witchy Wonders
Help your spooky basket recipient discover the wonders of witchcraft this Halloween. Start them off small with a simple sage bundle, or pick up a few crystals you think will speak to them. You can even opt for a small ritual set to add to your basket. They are sure to love it and learn a lot.
Now all that’s left to do is give your favorite human(s) their spooky basket. Have a happy Halloween, and feel free to get some of these fun items for yourself, too. 👻