This blog post is all about how you can make a boo basket for him this Halloween season!
It’s spooky season, and as much as it’s fun having Halloween parties and doing spooky movie marathons, one part of Halloween that’s also exciting is making boo baskets!
Boo baskets have a different meaning to each person, but for this post, boo baskets refer to a basket containing seasonal presents for your boo i.e. your boyfriend or husband (note the double entendre)!
If you’re unsure what to include in your boo basket for him, then no worries! You’re gonna find a variety of ideas here to make your boo basket for him a lovely gift!
But first, let’s go over the 2 essentials for making a boo basket for him.
Top tips on how to make a boo basket for him
1. Get a basket – This is the most obvious and easiest step in creating a boo basket. This basket is where you’re going to put all of your gifts for your boyfriend or husband, so you’ve gotta choose a nice one!
2. Keep it personal – As much as this post gives you ideas for what to put in his basket, ultimately, you know your boo best! So, you can personalize each of these ideas to make it more bespoke to him! For example, if you want to get him a coffee mug and he loves the Halloween movie franchise, consider getting him a coffee mug with a Michael Myers design on it!
15 Items to include in your boo basket for him
Now that we’ve gone over the essential tips for making a boo basket for him, here are 15+ items to include to make that boo basket a special gift!
Boxer shorts
I guarantee you that your boyfriend or husband needs a new set of boxer shorts, but hasn’t found the time to buy them. Well, luckily for him, you can include a set of boxer shorts in his boo basket!
You can never go wrong wth boxer shorts, especially if they’re good quality ones. The popular option is to go for Calvin Klein boxer shorts, but if he has a specific brand that he loves, he’d appreciate you getting him new pairs!
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White Sports Socks
There’s something about white sports socks that guys love! They’re comfy, and the design is ribbed, making it feel snug, like it’s hugging your feet. Sports socks such as the Nike cushioned crew socks and the Adidas cushioned socks are the perfect options to go for! They’re such good quality socks and even though socks are an every day item, your boo will appreciate you buying these specific socks that provide such good comfort!
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Coffee Mug
If your boo is a coffee drinker then they’d know that there’s no such thing as having too many coffee cugs! And since your boo basket for him will be gifted in the spirt of spooky season, you can add a Halloween themed coffee mug.
For example, if your boo loves pumpkins, gift him a pumpkin shaped coffee mug. Or if he loves Friday the 13th, gift him a 3D sculpted mug of a Jason Voorhees mask!
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Sneakers
Whether your boo is a sneakerhead or he just needs a new pair of sneakers, he’ll appreciate this gift in his boo basket! You can’t go wrong with sneakers because they’re the kind of item that you’ll wear practically every day. If he has a favorite brand, whether it’s Nike, Adidas, or New Balance, make sure you get a pair of sneakers from that brand.
Candle
Candles will make any room smell lovely, and they’re perfect for the spooky season! So make sure that in your boo basket for him, you add a candle that smells gorgeous! In the spirit of Halloween and the fall season, here are a few scents you could go for:
- Cinnamon
- Spiced pumpkin
- Red apple
- Cranberry
Yankee Candle and Bath & Body Works candles are the best shops to buy scented candles, as they have so many different candle scents to choose from!
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Beer pack
If your boo is a beer drinker, then add a pack of beers to his boo basket. They can enjoy these nice, cold beers on a Halloween movie night, a bonfire, or at a Halloween party where everyone brings their own drinks! If you know he loves a specific brand of beer, make sure to get that for him instead of a generic brand!
Snacks
One of the best parts about Halloween is all of the snacks you eat! Whether it’s candy, biscuits, chips, or chocolate, there are so many yummy snacks to enjoy! Again, if your boo has a favorite snack, make sure you add it to his boo basket.
And in the spirit of Halloween, you can even get Halloween-themed snacks. For example, you can get a pack of Halloween-themed Haribos, candy corn, or even those blood bag drink pouches!
Grooming set
Your boo basket for him is a special gift that you’d want to make meaningful. So, the key to gifting him a grooming set is to get one that’s of high quality. Not only will he appreciate it, but you’ll know that he will use it for a long time because the quality won’t depreciate over time.
For example, Manscapes is a great brand that offers male grooming products. They are on the pricier side, but the quality is amazing! Their grooming set not only includes a hair trimmer, but also a nose trimmer, razor, nail kit, and toiletry bag!
Alternatively, if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, you can still find high-quality grooming products from brands like Wahl!
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Toiletries set
A toiletries set pairs really well with a grooming set as they’re both about self-care! Ideally, you’d want to get a toiletries set that includes the basics: shampoo, body wash, body lotion, and deodorant. Every other item, such as bubble bath, bath salts, lip balm, and a loofah sponge, is a bonus! And if you get a toiletries set that includes a reusable bag that you boo can take everywhere, even better!
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Lego set
Almost every guy out there loves Lego sets. So if your boo is the same, include a Lego set in his boo basket! Whether he likes cars, Star Wars, Marvel, cameras, or architecture, there is a Lego set for practically every theme! Consider getting a medium-sized set so that it can actually fit inside the basket!
Beanie hat
During the fall season, the temperature drops, and you start to wear more comfortable clothes that make you warmer. One accessory that’s perfect for the season is a beanie hat! Add this to your boo basket for him because I can assure you, he will be usingit all autumn (and winter) long!
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Crocs
Crocs are one of the comfiest shoes anyone will ever get. So, as Halloween occurs during the fall season, you’d want to get items that your boo can feel cozy in.
Crocs are a great idea to add to your boo basket for him. You can get a pair of Crocs in his favorite color or even get Crocs that are Halloween-themed, like the Jack Skellington Crocs!
Additionally, one of the best things about Crocs is personalizing them with Jibbitz/charms. So maybe include some Halloween or horror themed Jibbitz/charms in your boo basket for him too!
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Video game
Whether your boo has a PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox or even all three, there must be some video game that he’s anticipated to buy but hasn’t actually bought yet! Surprise your boyfriend or husband with a video game in his boo basket that he will enjoy playing!
Cologne
If your boo has a signature scent, why not top it up and give him a brand new box of his favorite cologne! There might be a possibility that his cologne is running out, so getting him a new box of his signature scent is a gift you’ll be giving him at the perfect time!
Personal gift
To make your boo basket for him extra special, add a small personal gift to show how much thought you put into this gift. It could be a small note or even a Polaroid picture of you both (if you have a picture together during Halloween, then that’s perfect). Whatever personal gift you decide to add, it’ll hold a lot of sentimental value to your boo basket which he’d love!
