Ideas For Spooky Halloween Gift Baskets

by Sean McIvor

Halloween gift baskets have become the latest trend during this spooky season. Because of their versatility, they are an increasingly popular choice to give to friends, family, colleagues, clients, and business associates. These gift baskets contain goodies perfect for the season, and it's up to what you want to put inside.

There are all sorts of choices when it comes to Halloween gift baskets. They can include a selection of fruit in dark colors, chocolates with a ghoulish theme, a few scary books, and even spooky stationary. You can use a picnic basket or hamper and fill it up with a selection of gourmet foods that have a Halloween theme. Or you might create a movie-night basket which contains a selection of scary movies.

You can stick with the Halloween theme and include only orange and black items, if you like. Or you can mix it up a bit, particularly if it's for someone really special to you, and include some of their favorite things. CDs, candles, homemade treats, special soap or bath products, fruit (oranges are perfect), or even a pair of mittens or gloves for the upcoming colder weather.

If the gift basket is for a child, you can find lots of stuffed toys appropriate to this ghostly season that will give an added touch to your Halloween gift basket. For kids who aren't interested in cuddling, give them an action figure that came from a Halloween movie. For a personal touch, make sure to include an appropriate card addressed to the person you are giving the basket to. A cute one could read "Open at Your Own Peril!"

If you don't have time to make your own Halloween gift baskets this year, you can find lots of them for sale already made up. They're available at many stores in your neighborhood, and you can also buy them online with fast delivery. They range in price from under $25 to more than $100, so you'll be sure to find something that fits your budget. - 39969

About the Author:

Sean writes for the Holidays and Occasions site. You may be interested in his latest posts on Easy Halloween Lollipops and Sewing Halloween Costumes.