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Ideas for Boo Basket season that arent tacky for your boyfriend or girlfriend
Spooky season is officially here and with it comes an array of tacky plastic items that add to the world’s clear and destructive single-use plastic problem. But it doesn’t need to be that way, and in fact, your 2024 Boo Basket can be quite stylish.
Halloween and all its bizarre traditions are right around the corner, but unfortunately, so is our planet’s destruction. Though we have long heard about the negative effects of carbon dioxide, plastic’s pervasive nature means it is around for literal years. It even harms the human body, from microplastics in our brains to being found in human placenta.
Boo basket ideas are usually orange and made from plastic
Boo baskets have become a major trend in recent years, largely thanks to social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
The premise is straightforward and entails filling a basket or box with Halloween-themed items, and as you might expect, it’s usually brimming with single-use plastic that will be thrown in the trash once the spooky season ends.
In one TikTok tutorial from The Hillarys (@thehillarys), Mark set his sights on a number of UK retailers like TK Maxx, B&M, and Hobby Craft. Gathering an array of items, Mark’s admission of “That will do” captured the wasteful nature of the trend.
In another clip, Kyle Ciauri (@kyleciauri) put together a Boo Basket for his girlfriend which, admittedly, did feature less wasteful items. His picks included numerous sweet treats, a cozy blanket, a cushion, and a candle.
Boo Basket ideas for your boyfriend/girlfriend that aren’t tacky
If you want to jump on the Boo Basket Halloween trend, then it might be worth considering the below options before making a break for the dollar store.
To provide you with a better selection, we caught up with Jackie Schiavone, a stylist and lifestyle expert who founded My Someday Project.
Though you could opt for a typical basket, Jackie put forward the idea of including your selection inside a bag. Her pick was the JW PEI Women’s Hana Faux Suede Tote Bag for $129.00. It’s a little pricey, but will undoubtedly make an impression. For those of you wanting a more masculine bag, she highlighted the Log Carrier Tote from Amazon.
Next up was the Manio Cashmere shawl, which comes in nine colors including white, mink, rust, burgundy, dark grey, and pink. Including a candle in your Boo Basket is basically mandatory, so Jackie suggested the Diptyque Baies Candle with notes of blackcurrant that evokes a “wild garden where shrubs and blooming rose bushes mingle.”
Fall is most definitely the coziest season, and you have never had too many snuggly clothes. In that spirit, you might consider including the Posee Foam Slippers in your Halloween bundle, which would match perfectly with Jackie’s suggestion of a cashmere beanie.
Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but gold also works too. If you want to impress your partner with a classy pair of earrings, look no further than Amazon’s 14k Flat Huggie Hoop Earrings.
Halloween movie nights have never been so stylish
As you cozy up for your yearly horror film this Halloween, Jackie Schiavone suggested including some hand warmers in your Boo Basket. Don’t worry, they are considerably more aesthetic than the ones you’d find in your local pharmacy.
The movie night will also call for a blanket, and while you might be drawn to various spooky-themed designs, it could be relegated to the back of your cupboard once October is over. Instead, opt for a simple but elegant design like the Snuggle Sac. There are too many colors to name, and even a few patterns to really shake it up.
Last, and arguably most important for your Boo Basket, is snacks. You can obviously get these from your nearest retailer, but consider purchasing Jackie’s suggestion of marshmallow roasting sticks to get some Instagram-worthy pictures.
