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.