THE HALLOWEEN EDIT: BUILD-A-BOO BASKET
BY: KENDALL MILLER
Glowing orange and purple, neighborhoods dressed in spider webs and ghoulish decor, brought us the creation of Boo Baskets. Coming to us in the early 2000’s, these baskets were a way of bringing the community together to work toward a common gift-giving game of hot potato, putting a positive spin on the ding-dong ditching epidemic. Gifting Boo Baskets to friends, loved ones, and neighbors alike is the perfect way to spread the joy (and scares) of the Halloween season!
There are so many ways to put together a great Boo Basket, you can make it personalized, generic, or DIY. I tend to sway in the more personal direction, opting to gift stuff that I know will be both useful and well loved.
When shopping for the basket basics, one good rule of thumb to follow is the ‘Three C’s’, including a candy/snack, something comfy (i.e. blanket, slippers, fuzzy socks, etc.), and something cozy like a candle or incense will never fail you. And don’t forget to include the classic “You’ve Been Booed” sign in your basket as well! To grab spooky finds like these and many more, come shop at Spice Scottsdale!
For my Boo Basket creation below, I have curated a present for the wickedly witchy friend in my life who seeks out all things ghosts, grisly horror movies, and life guidance written in the stars.
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- Halloween T-Shirt
- Perfume
- Mini Ghost Candle
- Incense Holder
- Incense
- Spider Web Slippers
- Zodiac Stones
- Witch’s Brew Kit Kat
- Reese’s Ghouls
- Cat Ring
- Basket
My next Boo Basket creation below is for the "good" witch in my friend group that loves all things pink, sweet, and not so scary!
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- Pumpkin T-Shirt
- Basket
- White Bow Clip
- Pink Jack-O-Lantern Slippers
- Cosmo Candle
- Pink Mini Ghost Candle
- Cotton Candy
- Matchbook
- Bow Ring
- Spider Lounge Boxer Shorts
And my final Boo Basket creation is perfect for the friend who definitely prefers the treats over the tricks! Inspired by my foodie friend, this basket is the perfect mix of both tricks and treats to enjoy this spooky season!
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