Halloween Gift baskets for kids

Most kids relate Halloween with candy bars and pumpkin carvings instead of gifts. But Halloween gift baskets can be a very inventive and creative way to celebrate one of the spookiest holidays of the year. Whether it’s a customized gift for a kid with dietary restrictions, or a bag full of creative things, Halloween gift baskets can combine thoughtfulness with signature spookiness.

Classic gift basket ideas

To create a classic Halloween basket, stock up on Halloween-themed candy bars and treats. Add a few special goodies, such as caramel popcorn balls, caramel apples, or pumpkin muffins and cookies, wrapped-up in orange sheets. Make sure you use an orange and black basket and stick fake cobwebs instead of a bow. Apart from this, you can also add trinkets, coloring books, stickers and cartoon DVD’s appropriate for the child.

Creative ideas for a basket 

Since children will receive plenty of sweets and candy during trick-or-treating, create a gift basket that contains non-edible items, to add to the Halloween spirit. Use a jack-o-lantern made of plastic to act as a gift basket, which can also be used as a trick-or-treating basket later. Pack small safety strips and flashlights for safety and visibility while trick-or-treating during the night. Add toothpaste and toothbrushes with a Halloween theme to encourage kids to brush after consuming Halloween candy.

Healthy gift basket ideas

For kids who are not allowed to eat candy or are diabetic, it's impossible to celebrate the festival with classic trick-or-treating. Arrange a Halloween gift basket that’s full of healthy items, to help children enter the Halloween spirit without sacrificing on nutrition. Use sugar-free muffins or cookies, snacks such as popcorn, mixed nuts and dried fruits. You can also look for sugar-free or healthy candies in Halloween theme.

Gift baskets for older kids 

For many older kids, Halloween is a time for gross-out humor and indulging in spine-chilling spookiness. A spooky gift basket can be an excellent idea for teenagers. Include Halloween costume accessories, such as a witch's hat, vampire teeth, zombie face paint and fake blood. Put in a few DVD’s of horror movies (age-appropriate), or even age-appropriate comic books. You can also include gross-out candy, such as gummy insects and eyeballs.

Baskets for older kids can also contain fun Halloween activities such as brain teasers, puzzles, and board games. Snuggle in the board games with a few snacks for the kids to enjoy. 

Decorating baskets

Gift baskets can also contain practical items, such as a basket full of Halloween decorations. Pick out fake yard signs, door hangers, spider webs, and other outdoor decorations available at your local store. Indoor decorations such as wall hangings and candy containers can also help the kids gear up for Halloween.

Halloween baskets are an economical way to give away a lot of presents at once without spending too much money. Consider using a plastic pumpkin, trick-or-treat pail, or other vessels for the basket. Remember, the most impressive Halloween gift baskets are those that have a central theme that connects to the season and contains items, from treats and candy to inexpensive gift items.

What to gift your company employees this Halloween?

Giving away holiday gifts is a great way to thank your employees for the work ethic and hard work they put into making your company successful. Corporate gifts are also a great way to motivate and encourage employees who may have lost their way in the daily slog and do not always feel valued. Since Halloween is just around the corner, here are some gifts that should make this holiday special for all your workers:

Cookie gift baskets:

Fill up an attractive basket with a range of home-baked cookies. You can add in a variety of flavors such as cranberry, chocolate chip, peanut butter and oatmeal raisin. Snuggle the cookies over paper confetti to add volume to the container. You can either buy gift baskets from a craft store or place bulk orders with gift basket makers.

Spirits:

Fill up gift bags with wine or spirit miniatures that have customized labels. You can buy custom labels exhibiting your company's slogan and logo, and then stick them over the bottles. To add to the attractiveness of the gift, you can also add a box of chocolates. Offer a non-alcoholic drink as well such as juices in exotic flavors or sparkling apple cider for those who are not fond of hard drinks.

Company Halloween party: 

Host a fun Halloween party for all your employees. Thank them for all their hard work during the busy season. You can also give away souvenirs, depending on your budget. Halloween party giveaways can include baseball caps, company T-shirts, chocolates, candies, and much more.

Good night gift basket:

If you have the budget to go all out for your employees then a good night gift basket will be highly appreciated. Include a blanket, some nice sheets, and a robe. For personalization, you can add towels with your company’s imprint.

Breakfast gift basket:

After a night long celebration of Halloween, who wouldn’t like to indulge in a delicious late breakfast basket? Fill a basket with jars of jam and jelly, gourmet pancake mix, maple syrup and packs of ham or bacon. Add flavored teas and coffee to the container as well. You can also add apple or orange juice to make the meal complete.

Practical items:

Practical items such as, mint tins filled up with mints, aluminum water bottles, insulated travel mugs, luggage tags, and business card holders can come in very handy. Apart from these, sensible gifts such as ink pens, picture frames and paper weights are also appreciated as corporate gifts.

Creative items:

Grabbing your employee’s attention through gift items is a great idea. But tying the giveaways to your company's products or goals is even better. For instance, a bakery owner can giveaway cake recipes and baking tools in a gift basket, while a financial services provider can gift gold colored lucky charms as a Halloween present.

To “woo” your employees with a corporate Halloween gift basket or a bag, you need to have a big bag filled to the brim with great gifts. It is best to choose items that are creative and practical. If you gift something useful, like a pen or a bottle of wine or delicious edibles, your employees are more likely to make use of them and remember you while doing so.