This is one of my favorite things to do this time of year! It gets the kids excited for the holidays and allows them to do something nice just because. Never heard of Boo Baskets? Let me explain!
Years ago when we were new to our neighborhood, someone did this to us and I had no idea who (part of the fun) and we have continued the tradition almost every year (except for those ones when I’m not on top of it)!
Boo baskets are usually done in the month of October and are little bags or baskets you fill with goodies to leave at someone’s door. You can choose to do it to a friend or even a neighbor you don’t know that well! You fill the basket with goodies and attach a note that says “You’ve Been Boo-ed!” You can also opt to leave instructions on how to keep the fun going (my personal favorite) so that the blessings continue. The idea is that the person you are boo-ing does not know who you are. We love doing it at night (less probability of getting seen). You knock on their door, leave the basket, and get out of sight as fast as you can (the part that the kids LOVE)!
Preparing Your Basket
- Find a bag or basket to gather treats in. Here are a few ideas:
2. Gather treats! This can be as simple as some baked goods, little $1 spot toys for little ones, candy, drinks (sharing a grown up version too), or really anything you think would be fun. Here are the things we included. I boo-ed my good friends this year, so I made a baskets for the kids and one for the mamas!
Mom Basket 
Kid Basket
3. Attach tags and printables (optional – but helps keep the process going). Below are FREE tags and printables. I included my website link on the Instructions printable so that the next person can print out everything they need or can even BOO multiple people! There is even an adult version that says “You’ve Been Boozed!” You can include you favorite booze!
The printables include instructions for keeping the BOOing process going as well as a sign to put on a door/window to let others know a house has already been BOO-ed.
FREE PRINTABLES
4. Deliver & ENJOY! Your thoughtful basket will make someone’s day! It always brightens ours!
Have a SPOOKtacular time and please tag me or send me a message on my Instagram @tablefor5please if you do this!
