Share some spooky fun with your friends and neighbors this Halloween and leave them a “Boo Basket” featuring non-candy treats from OOLY.
“Boo your Neighbor” is a simple pay-it-forward or random act of kindness idea that brings a sense of joy, inclusivity, and holiday warmth that is priceless. Boo-ing is a wonderful tradition to start in your neighborhood and is a fun and easy way to celebrate the month of Halloween. There are some variations on how people do it, but the basics are the same: Put together a goodie basket of Halloween treats for a neighbor, then they do the same for another neighbor, and so on and so forth.
Below are the basics of “How to Boo Your Neighbor” … let the Halloween Boo-ing begin!
Time Duration: 20 minutes
Skill Level: Beginning
OOLY Products Needed:
- Creatibles DIY Air Dry Clay Kit
- Chunkies Paint Sticks – Metallic
- Black DIY Cover Sketchbook – Small
- Pocket Pal Journals – Monsters
- Stickiville – Halloween Haul 2 Sticker Sheets
- Stickiville – Bats and Jacks 2 Sticker Sheets
Other Items Needed:
- Halloween themed basket (or a basket of your choice)
- Tissue paper
- Ribbon
- Cellophane wrap
- OOLY printable “We’ve Been Booed” Sign
- OOLY printable Instructions for the Next Boo
Directions:
Step 1: Select a Halloween themed basket, or a container of your choice. Line the bottom with tissue paper to bolster the contents.
Step 2: Fill with OOLY treats! We suggest the following:
- Creatibles DIY Air Dry Clay Kit
- Chunkies Paint Sticks – Metallic
- Black DIY Cover Sketchbook – Small
- Pocket Pal Journals – Monsters
- Stickiville – Halloween Haul 2 Sticker Sheets
- Stickiville – Bats and Jacks 2 Sticker Sheets
These are just some ideas of items to include in your Boo basket. Feel free to select your own OOLY favorites based on your neighbor’s age and interests. Other non-OOLY Boo suggestions include light-up necklaces and bracelets, food items, or other Halloween-themed goodies. There is no wrong way to Boo your neighbor, so get creative and add any other treats you think your neighbors would enjoy.
Step 3: Decorate your Basket with cellophane wrap and complete by tying a bow with Halloween-themed ribbon.
Step 4: Don’t forget to include the rules on how to Boo your neighbor. OOLY created a free printable to color and personalize for the recipient.
Step 5: Discreetly deliver your “scare package” to the house of a friend/neighbor who hasn’t been booed yet. Don’t let them see you! Guessing who Booed who is part of the fun!
We hope these tips and ideas help you feel inspired to share some OOLY cheer this Halloween season!
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