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Our favorite finds for spooky season

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I don't know about you, but I think Halloween is the best holiday of the year. With spooky season comes witchy decorations, fall-themed treats, classic movie marathons, and more. So, if you're looking for the best Halloween gifts to get into spirit, you've come to the right place.

In recent years "Boo Baskets" have become a big internet trend. A Boo Basket is a collection of Halloween-themed goodies that ideally fit inside a cute basket, but as long as it's a bounty of spooky gifts it totally counts. Although the concept came from giving Boo Baskets to your "boo" or significant other, they're thoughtful surprises for friends and family, too. There are no rules, why not treat yourself to a selection of Halloween gifts?

As a resident Halloween super fan, I've found the best Halloween gifts and Boo Basket items you can order online. From advent calendars and cozy plushes to home goods and board games, see all my favorite finds below.

Freeze Dried Pumpkin Marshmallows: $5.99 @ Sow GoodThe perfect fit for any Boo Basket, these freeze dried pumpkin marshmallows from Sow Good are available for a limited time for under $6 a pack. Speaking from experience, they're delicious and just the right amount of spooky.

Dash Pumpkin Mini Waffle Maker: was $14 now $9 @ AmazonThis compact waffle maker pumps out pumpkin-shaped waffles in minutes. For just $9 on sale, breakfast time during Halloween season can get a big upgrade.

Halloween Ghost Candles: was $15 now $13 @ AmazonThese adorable mini ghost candles come in a pack of 10, so you can give them as little gifts to everyone in your life for Halloween. I've personally bought these as party favors, and they were a huge hit.

Trick or Treat Jibbetz (5-pack): $14 @ CrocsDecorate your Crocs with these Halloween-themed, glow in the dark Jibbetz. This pack comes with five Jibbetz total, which is an awesome deal because Jibbetz normally cost $5 each.

LEGO Halloween Barn: $14 @ LEGOThis 205-piece LEGO set is the perfect size for a Boo Basket and will make for a fun Halloween activity. The best part? It comes with a skeleton minifigure!

Galison Halloween Parade: $14 @ AmazonThis 500-piece jigsaw puzzle illustrated by Michael Storrings captures the famous Salem Halloween parade, complete with cute costumes, decorated store fronts, and even witches flying past the moon.

Pop! Winifred Sanderson: $15 @ FunkoFunko collector or not, this statue-ified Winifred Sanderson is the ultimate Boo Basket addition for any Hocus Pocus fan. It's an exclusive Pop! that probably won't stick around for long, so be sure to grab one while it's in stock.

MoveActive Halloween Grippy Socks: $15 @ MoveActiveFor the pilates and barre-lover that knows how to get into the Halloween spirit, MoveActive's collection of spooky grippy socks are the perfect gift. There are four styles total, featuring jack-o-laterns, black cats, and simply the word "BOO."

Zombie Kittens: $19 @ AmazonPopular party game Exploding Kittens gets an eerie refresh for Zombie Kittens. While playing Zombie Kittens, players can come back to life in this fun, family-friendly game that embraces the undead.

Scrub Daddy Fall/Halloween Bundle: $21 @ AmazonThese spooky sponges can even make cleaning feel spirited. Scrub Daddy's fan-favorite sponges are a major improvement from your basic sponge, adapting texture based on water temperature.

Horror Rubber Duckies Advent Calendar: $22 @ AmazonThis Halloween season advent calendar gets you thirteen days of terrifying rubber duckies — yes, you heard that right. Your gift recipient can open a new one on the days leading up to October 31st, creating a complete collection by the big night.

Zombear Body Bag: was $29 now $24 @ AmazonForget teddy bears, Deddy Bears are all the rage these days! This 12-inch plush is equal parts cute and creepy. There are six total styles you can shop from here. Each one comes with an autopsy report, so you can learn just how this teddy — err, deddy — met its demise.

OTOTO 2-in-1 Wine & Beer Opener: was $34 now $29 @ AmazonIf you're going to have any Halloween celebration, why not have a beer and wine opener fit for the occassion? This one has cute bat wing flaps and bat ears. Pair it with a bottle of wine, and you have the perfect gift for the person hosting a Halloween party!

Halloween Wearable Blanket Hoodie: was $39 now $29 @ AmazonEvery Boo Basket needs something warm and cozy, and for just $29, this wearable blanket hoodie is the ultimate score. It has bats, webs, moons and stars — all things that are essentially spooky.

Coffin Letter Board: was $44 now $32 @ AmazonThis coffin-shaped letter board lets you customize your Boo Basket, while also giving you a personalized piece of Halloween decor. It comes with 500+ characters (including emojis) for endless messaging options.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows (20"): from $37 @ AmazonTim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas might toe the line between Halloween and Christmas movies, but for the sake of spooky season, these Squishmallows are the perfect gift. There are four characters to choose from: Jack Skellington, Sally, Zero, and Oogie Boogie. You can also pick up 8-inch versions for as low as $8.89 at Walmart.

Halloween iPhone accessories: From $38 @ CasetifyCasetify has a huge collection of Halloween-themed iPhone cases and accessories starting as low as $38. There are many designs to choose from, compatible with plenty of different iPhone models.

Jack Skellington Shell for Amazon Echo Dot: $39 @ AmazonSpook-ify your Echo Dot with this shell cover that transforms the smart speaker into the King of Pumpkin Patch. The Echo Dot is sold separately, but it's currently on sale for just $22, or over half off the full price.

Mickey Mouse Halloween Pullover Sweatshirt: was $54 now $41 @ Disney StoreNo Boo Basket is complete without some kind of cozy clothing. This Mickey Mouse pullover is on sale at the Disney Store, and it's too cute to pass up. It's currently available in sizes XS through 3X.

CLUE: Wednesday Edition: was $44 now $41 @ AmazonThe classic board game CLUE gets the Wednesday treatment, inspired by the hit Netflix show starring Jenna Ortega. Nevermore Academy students are the characters, and it's up you to figure out Hyde's next victim.

Simple Modern Halloween Ghost Tumbler: $44 @ AmazonThis 40-ounce straw tumbler offers a subtle spooky flair, with shiny white ghosts swirling around the insulated stainless steel cup. It also comes in a version with dancing skeletons and spooky bats.

Halloween Cake Pop Collection: $52 @ MacaroozThere's nothing sweeter than this collection of Halloween cake pops from Macarooz! This limited-edition assortment features cute ghosts, black cats, cauldrons and more. It's definitely more treat than trick, making it a thoughtful Halloween gift for anyone in your life.

Casper the Friendly Ghost Glow Crossbuddies: was $60 now $54 @ LoungeflyLoungefly has a great collection of Halloween bags, some of which are even on sale now. I adore this Casper the Friendly Ghost crossbody that glows in the dark. Alternatively this Michael Myers Pumpkin Glow Mini Backpack for 10% off is a killer (heh) find.

Gus the Ghost Pillow: $79 @ Pottery BarnGus the Ghost is basically a celebrity at this point. This adorable pillow is the cutest piece of Halloween home decor you'll find, making it the ultimate addition to any Boo Basket. Our advice? Grab one while it's still in stock.

LEGO Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters' Cottage: $229 @ AmazonIf you're going to splurge on one Halloween gift, let it be this LEGO Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters' Cottage set. This 2,316-piece build brings the spooky cottage to life, and comes with six minifigures inspired by characters in the Salem-set Halloween classic.

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Kate Kozuch is the managing editor of social and video at Tom’s Guide. She writes about smartwatches, TVs, audio devices, and some cooking appliances, too. Kate appears on Fox News to talk tech trends and runs the Tom's Guide TikTok account, which you should be following if you don't already. When she’s not filming tech videos, you can find her taking up a new sport, mastering the NYT Crossword or channeling her inner celebrity chef.

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