Boo Baskets ~ How to Make a Cozy Fall Gift for Your Teen
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I still can’t believe it! My only son just turned 20 years old in July! And that’s not stopping me at all from creating a fun and fabulous Boo Basket for him this year! If you have seen all the cute ideas on social media about these fun gift baskets for fall and halloween, then you are in the right place! Below I linked my favorite basket ideas in ShopMy. Showing you exactly what I’m putting in my son’s basket and give you some more great ideas too. My boy loves Minecraft, Legos, cozy blankets, slippers and all that cool and cozy stuff. He’s a gamer and a toy collector so if that’s your kids jam than keep reading along for some more fun ideas.
Teen Boy Boo Basket Ideas
First off, I think a fun fall or halloween themed basket would look awesome for the presentation. I like the idea of some tulle or plastic wrap on top to add a little mystery! Then for the stuffers, a cozy fall themed blanket, slippers and something spooky for halloween would be cool. Books and games are good items to add in too! Need more ideas about what in the world to add in for a Teen’s Gift Basket? How about their favorite Halloween candy, socks, headphones or earbuds?
Here are solid boo basket ideas for teen boys:
Snacks
- Halloween candy (the classics — Reese’s, Skittles, Sour Patch, candy corn if he’s into it)
- Beef jerky, chips, or a bag of his favorite snack
- Hot chocolate or apple cider packets
- A bag of pumpkin seeds or trail mix
Entertainment
- A new video game, game controller skin, or gift card to Steam/Xbox/PlayStation
- A Halloween or horror movie + snacks for a movie night
- Playing cards, a deck for a game he likes (Uno, poker, etc.)
- A puzzle or brain teaser
Wearables/accessories
- A cool graphic tee or hoodie (band, gaming, sports team)
- Halloween or fun-patterned socks
- A beanie or baseball cap
- Sunglasses or a watch
Self-care/practical
- Cologne or body spray
- A skincare set (a lot of teen guys are getting into this now)
- A nice water bottle or insulated tumbler
- Fuzzy blanket or comfy sweatpants
Fun extras
- Mini basketball/football or a fidget toy
- Slime, a squishy, or a gag gift for laughs
- Gift card to a favorite fast food spot or a hobby shop
- A small speaker or phone accessory
Give it a Personalized touch from you:
- Tie it to what he’s into, sports team gear, a specific game franchise, a band, skateboarding, etc.
- A funny handwritten note or card makes it feel less generic
Teen Girl Boo Baskets
You can’t go wrong with the latest skincare, nail polish, pretty headbands, or themed earrings. The options are truly endless here but we do want to stay on fall theme. We can all get really carried away so staying with in a budget is always helpful.
Spooky/cute snack combos
- Candy corn, mini pumpkin shaped chocolates, caramel apples or apple cider mix
- “Boo-tiful” themed treats, black/orange M&Ms, ghost shaped marshmallows
- Pumpkin spice anything (lip balm, hand cream, hot chocolate packets)
Beauty & self-care
- Halloween-themed nail polish (black, orange, glittery purple)
- Sheet masks (a “spooky spa night” mask, fun if it looks like a skeleton or mummy design)
- Fuzzy socks, a cozy blanket
- Lip gloss set or a cute makeup bag
Fun/entertainment
- A Halloween movie + popcorn + candy for a movie night kit
- Mini pumpkin to decorate, paint-your-own pumpkin kit
- Halloween-themed stickers, a cute journal, or a coloring book
- Trendy hair accessories (scrunchies, claw clips) in fall colors
Jewelry/accessories
- A small necklace, bracelet, or earrings with a bat/moon/pumpkin charm
- A tote bag or scrunchie set in Halloween colors
Personalized touch
- Handwritten “boo” note or card
- Something tied to her interests, if she’s into a show, K-pop group, sport, etc., toss in a small related item.
I hope some of these fun ideas inspired you to give your teen a Boo Basket this year!
Stay Fancy!
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