Jen Goode with 100 Directions is back again this month with boo bag ideas! If you have not joined the boo bag tradition, what are you waiting for?
Are you looking for boo bag ideas? Then you are in the right place! Boo bags are a great way to bring some joy to your neighbors by giving them something for Halloween (like a DIY Halloween mug or candy) in a cute bag!
What Is A Boo Bag?
Have you joined the Boo Bag fun yet? We’ve been booing our neighbors and friends for years. So, today I’m going to share how you can make your own Boo Bags.
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, “booing” is giving treats to friends or neighbors without telling them who gave them the treat. It’s common to include a sign of some kind displayed at houses that have been booed, and then the kids can watch as the booing spreads around the neighborhood. It’s fun and easy, and the kids love it!
How To Make Your Own Halloween Boo Bags
You can customize your boo bags however you like. There are no rules or requirements for what goes into the bags. You can give the bags to whoever you want. There are a few things you need for your treats to qualify as “boo bags”; the rest is up to you!
Below is what you will need to create your boo bags.
- Sign – The sign will get copied from friend to friend, so you need to make sure to include the sign when you boo someone. You can make your own signs or download any number of free printable “boo signs.” Whoever you boo will place the sign on their door or their window so other neighbors and friends know they’ve already been booed.
- Instructions – Make sure to include some instructions with the boo treat or inside the boo bag so the recipient knows why they received the treat and how to spread the fun.
- Some Kind Of Treat – You don’t even really need a “bag”. We like to fill a small gift bag with a variety of candy and treats. If we are booing a family with multiple kids, I usually try to include something special for each child. The Dollar Store is a great place to find goodies to fill the bags AND my kids love the glow sticks, 10 to a package for $1.25, you can’t go wrong!
- Someone To “Boo” – You can boo friends, family, or neighbors. Teachers can also boo each other and coworkers in the office too. There’s no limit to who you can boo!
Once you have all your items gathered together, put them into your bag, and you are ready to boo your friends, family, or neighbors!
More Neighbor Boo Bag Ideas
If you are looking for some boo bag ideas to get you started, check out the crafts, recipes, and free printables below!
- Download these free printable Happy Halloween tags for your Boo Bags
- Download this free Boo Sign and Poem designed by Jen Goode.
- Add your treats to a DIY Halloween mug.
- Make a Halloween snack jar instead of giving Halloween boo bags.
- Try this idea for dressing up your Halloween gift bags.
- Be sure to print a Halloween cootie catcher and add it to your boo bags.
- Drop a monster cookie kit or two off as a boo surprise.
- Easy Halloween popcorn bags are a great way to let the kids help with the crafting.
- Make this witch’s fingers recipe and add it to a treat box.
- Make your boo bags extra special with this scarecrow treat bag idea.
You can make a ton of Halloween boo bags and start sending treats around the neighborhood. I hope you have lots of fun booing your friends!
FAQs About Halloween Boo Bags
If you have questions about making these boo bag ideas, I have answers for you! Please leave your question for me in the comments if you don’t see it already answered below.
Do I Need To Use A Bag For This Project?
No! You can use a Halloween treat bucket instead!
Can I Pick A Theme For The Boo Bag?
Yes, you can! Picking a theme would be a great way to narrow down what to buy for your boo bag. For example, you could go with themes that revolve around colors (like orange), a Halloween movie (like Hocus Pocus), or a Halloween symbol (like ghosts)!
What Types Of Items Can I Put In The Boo Bag?
There are so many options when it comes to how you can fill your boo bag! You may want to first think about who you are giving the boo bag to because that might be able to help you choose your items. However, in general, you could include items like the following:
- Halloween Treats & Candy
- Stickers
- Small Plush Toys
- Halloween Themed Toys & Games
- Small pieces of Halloween decor – This would be great for adults.
- Notebooks, Markers, Pens – This would be great for teachers.
- Coloring Supplies, Printables – This would be great for kids.
5 More Halloween Crafts
Did you love these boo bag ideas and are looking for more Halloween crafts? Then check out the ideas below!
Where can I get the Boo to you svg? So cute!
Jen actually drew that on the bag! She is an artist and definitely SHOULD turn that into an SVG!