If you haven’t heard of a Boo Basket then you’re missing out on winning the best boo award this Halloween season. A Boo Basket is a fun way to say “I love you,” this Halloween by filling up a basket or bucket with all their favorite things. To get you started, we’ve brought together some of our favorite products from local businesses in Pittsburgh to create our own Boo Basket. Now all you have to do is make sure you get to the store before the haunting hour hits.
Shop for Your Boo Basket at These Pittsburgh Stores
Halloween Candy from Sarris Chocolate
It’s not Halloween without candy involved! Head to Sarris to pick up character shaped chocolates, Halloween candy bars, little foil chocolate balls, and so much more. You can even go big and opt for the Halloween BashCake that lets your loved one hammer into a hollow chocolate cupcake full of chocolate covered pretzels.
Cards and Gifts from Wildcard
That special person needs to know who their Boo Basket is from. Wildcard is the creative place to pick out a greeting card, as well as clever little gift items to make your boo smile. Their expansive selection spans from traditional, elegant styles to more goofy and off-the-wall styles. Think cards and tchotchkes with your favorite spooky season characters, fun illustrations, and plenty of ironic sayings.
Spooky Book from Mystery Lovers Bookshop
If your lover is also a book lover then this is a MUST for your Boo Basket. We promise you nothing will make them happier than receiving a new book that’s also perfect for the fall season. Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont carries just that, mystery books. Whether you’re looking for a classic from Agatha Christie or a newer release from Louise Penny, they have it all.
Earrings from Songbird Artistry
Anyone with pierced ears can admire a new pair of earrings, especially when you can wear them to celebrate Halloween. Songbird Artistry is a one woman operation crafting handmade jewelry, stickers, and more. Not only does she carry simple shapes like bats, cats, and moons but she also has fandom jewelry such as Ghostface, Taylor Swift, Pittsburgh-themed designs.
Halloween DIY Cookie Kit from Micah Made Cookies
Having an activity to do together in your Boo Basket is an easy way to show how much you care and grow your bond closer. This Halloween DIY Cookie Kits from Micah Made Cookies comes with either half a dozen or a dozen plain sugar cookies in various shapes. With the included marshmallowy icing bags, seasonal cookie scribes, and fun sprinkles you’ll each decorate your own spooky set of cookies.
Fall Scented Candle from PGH Candle
There’s nothing more relaxing then lighting a woodsy or autumnally sweet candle and sinking into the couch with your favorite blanket and Halloween movie. Thankfully, PGH Candle has you covered with just about any fall scent you could desire. Think Roasted Pumpkin and Sage, Cardamom Latte, Apple Bourbon Smash, and Autumn Bonfire as just a few examples.
Their Favorite Spirit from Wigle Whiskey
If there’s one thing that’s sure to keep you warm in the chill of autumn it’s a bottle of liquor. Rather than run to Fine Wine and Good Spirits, know you’re receiving a bottle crafted with care right here in Pittsburgh at Wigle Whiskey. Their new Frankenstein’s Whiskey with notes of toasted marshmallow, plum, and cinnamon is Halloween in a bottle. But, if Whiskey isn’t your partner’s thing then they also have their own rum, vodka, gin, and even limoncello too.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Pretty Real
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