You've Been "Booed," Now What? Make a Spooky Basket for Your Kids, Friends or Neighbors

You didn't even realize it when it happened, but a formal note has informed you that you've been "booed." Now what?

If you haven't had the honor yet, getting booed is not actually a bad thing: It means a friend, neighbor or loved one made up a basket of Halloween treats for you — also known as boo baskets or spooky baskets — and now you have to pass on the joy and make one for someone else. Even if you haven't been booed already, you might want to kick off the tradition yourself in your neighborhood. Putting together a spooky basket is so much fun, you might even want to make them for your kids — like an Easter basket with a cooler, more goth vibe.

Whoever your intended target is, the best spooky basket ideas are packages that fit the Halloween theme, but are also full of little things that can surprise and delight the recipient. Fill spooky basket for kids with Halloween candy, Halloween toys and Halloween books, plus fun things like socks, bubbles and goodie-bag items and watch how excited they'll get. (And, unlike with trick-or-treating, they might actually remember to say, "Thank you.") With adults, think of more gourmet goodies, DIY Halloween decorations, seasonal coffee and tea or even beer and shot glasses. Wrap it up with a cute tag, and everyone will want to be your boo.