Keep Halloween Alive: Easy Ways to Make a Boo Basket for Teens

Inside: Halloween Boo Baskets can be a fun and simple way to get your teen into the Halloween spirit. Here are tons of fun ideas for filling their boo basket with tricks and treats they are sure to enjoy!

Although some teens make it last longer than others, usually at some point in high school trick-or-treating becomes one more part of childhood that gets left behind. But just because your teen has outgrown trick-or-treating doesn’t mean they can’t get in on the Halloween fun! Boo baskets are the perfect way to surprise them with a spooky treat.

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But what exactly is a boo basket? Think of it as a mini-Halloween gift basket filled with goodies like candy, snacks, small gifts, and themed items like socks, candles, or even a fun Halloween t-shirt. These can also be a great idea for a care package if you have a college student.

For teens (or your college kids), you can personalize a boo basket with things they actually love—whether it’s their favorite candy, skincare products, cozy accessories, or even gift cards. It’s a fun way to celebrate the season and remind them that no one is ever “too old” to enjoy a few Halloween tricks and treats. Whether they share the basket with friends or keep it all for themselves, it’s a thoughtful and festive way to spread Halloween cheer!

Boo Basket Ideas For Teens

Halloween Baskets and Bucket Ideas

The first place you need to start when creating a Boo Basket for your teen is the basket itself. It can be an actual basket, a cute halloween bucket or even a halloween themed bag. You can find tons of different options at local stores like Target, Walmart or even drugstores like CVS or Walgreens. If you’re looking for some inspiration here’s a good selection of halloween buckets and baskets we found on Amazon.

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The Best Halloween Candy To Put In Your Teen’s Boo Basket

You know your teen best and what types of sweets (or snacks) are their favorites. But it’s always fun to also add some novel or Halloween themed candy and treats. Here are a few ideas to get your started, but any combination of the things they like best from chocolate and oreos to pop tarts and potato chips make great Boo Basket fillers for teens. As for candy corn, well that’s a controversial choice so just go with your gut.

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Halloween Themed Fillers for Teen Boo Baskets

Once you’ve picked out the container for your boo basket for your teen, you need to start filling it. There are tons of inexpensive, fun little items with a Halloween theme that are just perfect for a Teen Boo Basket. Everything from Halloween pens, pencils and erasers to Halloween socks, glowsticks, and squishmallows

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Wildly Spooky Card Game for Family Game Night | Easy to Play 15 Minute Rounds | Fun for Kids, Teens, Adults, and Families | 2-8 Players

 

Beauty and Personal Care Boo Basket Fillers for Teens

While not all the items below are Halloween themed, they are still just the right size for a boo basket and there are some items that are very trendy with teen boys and teen girls right now. From skull shaped lip balm to popular lip gloss from LANEIGE and Summer Fridays to pumpkin bath bombs and body butter, there are all sorts of spooktacular choices that teens will appreciate.

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Halloween T-shirts for Teens To Put In A Boo Basket

There are so many fun, funky, silly and spunky Halloween t-shirts that are perfect for teens. Some of these Halloween t-shirts will definitely get a laugh, while some are just “boo” cute to resist or you can even got retro Halloween if that is their jam. Roll ’em up and stick them right in their with the other goodies in their Boo Basket to give them something to wear when handing out candy at home or hanging at a Halloween party with friends.

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So this Halloween, don’t let your teen miss out on the fun! Boo baskets are a creative and festive way to show them that Halloween isn’t just for little kids. With a personalized mix of treats and goodies, you can make this spooky season a little more special. They might even enjoy getting in the spirit of the holiday themselves by “booing” their friends. Give it a try—you might just start a new Halloween tradition!

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