I know it’s a little extra, I do. I love being a little extra though ha. The first time I saw a boo basket on social media I knew I was going to be starting the tradition with my own kids one day. It was finally my time to shine this year.
My goal with the boo basket I put together for my daughter Elsie was, it needed to be cute (duh), things she would actually use or play with, affordable, and reusable (year after year.) I think I hit all those goals. I want to help you do the same so I am going to show what I got her, and say where I got it, adding links when possible.
There were some things I did not include in the basket on Instagram because they did not fit well, but I will show them here as some *bonus* ideas!
Alright so let’s start with the basket and the custom basket tag! I love this custom wooden tag, it has the name etched/burned into the wood and has a leather tie. You can choose from different halloween themed shapes (a pumpkin, ghost, bat, spider, or a witch hat!) I love it so much, and it was really quick shipping considering it’s from an etsy shop.
Also I love this basket from Amazon, it is amazing and we use it for toys now, but it was also her Easter basket! It is so cute, affordable, and versatile.
Elsie loves books, and I have a picture book obsession so I picked up a few for her. I grabbed Vamperina Ballerina, My Little Pumpkin Pie, and Time for Halloween! Two out of the three of the books are board books which definitely are the best for Elsie right now, she loves to rip pages ha, but Vamperina was too cute to pass up!
I also grabbed this adorable pop it silicone bat. Elsie loves these and I thought the bat would be perfect for her basket.
I also found this precious witch hat headband at Target! It’s so cute and something she can definitely use year after year. She already had this little knit elephant from TJmaxx, but I grabbed it and put the little witch hat on it- boom, festive! You could also put a little witch hat on any other stuffed animal or doll for a cute and fun surprise.
I found these PJs at my TJmaxx! They were so affordable and way too cute to pass up. The beauty of TJMaxx is not every store has the same product, and you can’t just find it online, but that also stinks because I can’t link it. You can look in person at your TJMaxx or online at Target and Old Navy they have lots of options! I know Target has matching family Halloween pajamas! I also found these adorable ghost socks in the Target dollar spot for $1!
The ghost garland is also Tjmaxx! So cute! Sorry, I wish I could link the exact one, but I found one that’s similar here.
I also last minute picked up this fun home decoration that I thought she would think is so cool. Again, TJmaxx, so I can’t direct link, but you could find something similar at Lowes/Home Depot or Target! A fun tradition!
A few things I included that I haven’t mentioned yet are-
- A Halloween themed head wrap for Elsie from Everbee Wraps! I even got myself a matching Mama knot headband.
- An Amazon full size witch hat for kids, so fun and she can use year after year!
- A dollar tree jumbo size halloween coloring book.
- A handmade boho ghost wand and Spooky Vibes sweatshirt from my personal shop, Wildflower & Co on Etsy!
- Spider web bummies from Dudis!
- A Halloween card from Target!
This tiktok shows some of these items mentioned as I put the basket together!
I had so much fun putting this basket for her together, and she had even more fun looking through the basket today after her nap. I love creating traditions and making holidays fun and exciting, even if it is a little *extra* but I mean I’d rather be extra than basic, ha!
What do you include in YOUR boo baskets? Would you ever make a boo basket? I’d love to hear from you!
Happy Spooktober!
