If you’ve spent even 30 seconds on TikTok since September 1, you’ve probably come across the term “boo basket.” No, it isn’t a way for you to circumvent dating apps by asking a kindly stork to drop a six-foot-something man who believes in therapy and only thinks about the Roman Empire once a day on your doorstep as your new boo. (Although, who can we talk to about making that a thing?) No, a boo basket is a basket full of your favorite fall-centric shit that your partner makes for you out of the kindness of their heart to help you have a cozy time.
@cozycottagechronicles Hope he gets the hint. #boobasket #affordableboobasket #boobasketideas #affordableboobasketidea #boobaskets #subtlehints #fall #autumnvibes #halloween #adviceforboyfriend ♬ origineel geluid – CozyCottageChronicles
When I first saw this trend, I instantly thought,”Well, that’s bullshit.” Why? Because the dudes don’t do this!! I say this as a woman who is exclusively attracted to men. (So embarrassing, I know.) Look, I love my husband more than anything on the planet, including a Big Mac with extra Mac sauce, but I know what he is not. And he is definitely not the kind of person who is going to willingly go out to a Marshall’s or Home Goods and pick me up some Rae Dunn coffee mugs and pumpkin spice whatever-the-fuck and put it all together in a basket. And that’s fine! But I still want some cozy shit so I can slump into feral girl fall like I deserve to, okay?
So, below is a go-to guide for building a boo basket that you can send to your bae. I will be sending it off to mine as soon as I’m done writing. (Hi honey!! This is what I do at work all day!) Feel free to sub in any of the shit you love, but this is a good place to get started.
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The cutest Halloween-themed waffle maker
A fall candle (even though you already have 14):
Witchy iced coffee glass that will look great on Insta
A little ghost pillow to hide behind during scary movie marathons
Tate’s Pumpkin Spice because it’s basic bitch season
Cozy Halloween coloring book to keep your mental health stable
Halloweentown University embroidered sweatshirt because you will watch it for the 1000th time
Some UGG slippers if you’re feeling fancy
All the candy you could ever want
And, finally, a big ‘ol basket to put it all together
