Fall is officially here, and I know a lot of us have started to think about what Halloween might look like. Some of you will decide to forgo trick-or-treating events like my family.
So, what’s a mom to do?
In deciding how we wanted to celebrate with our three-year-old, I immediately started thinking of something like an Easter basket. That’s when I learned about Boo Baskets.
I had no idea Boo Baskets even existed, but I think they are a great idea for several reasons.
One, you can work with any budget you want, which is especially awesome if you’re making more than one basket. Two, they’re a great way to gift your kiddo some of their favorite items, especially those seasonal favorites. Lastly, this is a wonderful way to get creative and support your favorite online small shops or local spots. I got a super cute Halloween tub from Amazon, though any little trick-or-treating bucket would work, and filled it with some awesome goodies.
Here are the goodies I put in our Boo Basket:
Reusable Snack Bag: We use these for so many things! Snacks, headphones, small toys, traveling, art supplies, and more. I’m filling them up with our favorite treats for our Boo Basket.
Treats: It’s Halloween, so I feel like treats are a necessity! Candy, cookies, gummies… all the good stuff! To prevent a total sugar crash though we’ll include some Halloween themed chips or crackers and maybe even a ghostly cheese stick or two.
Dollar Spot Goodies: There’s still time to hit up your favorite local dollar spot and load up on little goodies! I grabbed all of ours from the Target Dollar Spot and ended up with stickers and a couple of light-up toys. These are always the cheapest part of my baskets and often the biggest hit!
Halloween Themed Books: I’m a sucker for a themed book! Holidays, seasons, life events … I’m all in. So, every year I buy AT LEAST one Halloween book (not going to lie, I’ve already bought two this year). I always try to include a bilingual book if I can, so this one was perfect!
Art Supplies: Check Michaels, Hobby Lobby, any Dollar Store, and the Dollar Spot at Target. They’ll have tons of perfectly themed crafts for all age groups. This will be a great way to keep kiddos busy in lieu of trick-or-treating.
Halloween Themed PJ’s: If you haven’t gotten them yet, don’t panic! It’s not too late. Many stores still have them in stock and some of them are marked down. As much as I love themed books, I love themed (and matching) pajamas just as much! You’ll want the pajamas for the next part…
Halloween Movie: Once the crafts are done it’s time to slip into your Halloween pajamas, grab your treats, and turn on a movie. All the major streaming services have quite a few options and there are even some great toddler safe Halloween movie options too. Snuggle up and close out the evening with some quiet and spooky family time.