23 Boo Basket Ideas for 2026 (Kids, Teens, Adults & Couples)

The first boo basket I ever made was for my neighbor’s kids three Octobers ago — a $14 dollar-store haul in a plastic cauldron, rung-and-run at dusk — and the shrieking from their porch was better than any decoration I built that year. Boo basket ideas have since taken over October gifting entirely, and for …

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23 Non-Candy Halloween Treats That Make the Perfect Surprise

Festive Halloween-themed party supplies with pumpkins, candies, and decorations for fun celebrations.

Picture this: It’s 7:45 p.m. on October 31st. My friend Emma — who hosts the best block parties on her street — has her porch lit up with three carved pumpkins and one painted teal one sitting front and center. A pack of kids comes up the walk. Instead of reaching into a candy bowl, …

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