Filling your boo baskets – where to buy Jellycat near me?

With darker nights and a definite chill in the air, the spooky season has well and truly begun!

And, building on their popularity from previous years, gifting boo boxes to your loved ones has become the ultimate way to say ‘I love you’.

If you’re keen to jump on the trend and bring some joy this autumn, the team at Jeremy’s Home Store reveal how to make a boo basket below!

What are boo boxes?

A spooky seasonal take on Christmas Eve boxes, a boo box or boo basket is essentially a container that holds a selection of themed gifts for your boo!

Sometimes given at the start of autumn, but more traditionally, in the approach to Halloween, you simply find or purchase a box or basket of your choosing and fill it with treats that will make your loved one smile.

They are most often given as a surprise and, while couples are the main givers or receivers (hence the name), they are also perfect for family or friends, as many TikTok content creators are demonstrating this year.

What goes in boo baskets?

This is very much up to you and your chosen budget though your gifts should follow a general theme or colour palette, like autumn or Halloween.

You could fill them with almost anything – as long as you think the receiver will love it. Common gifts include:

• Mugs and thermal glasses for hot drinks
• Favourite snacks, including sweets and chocolates
• Hot chocolate powder or sachets
• Fluffy socks or gloves
• Cookie cutters
• Books or magazines
• Bath bombs or other toiletries, including face masks
• Nail polishes and make-up
• Candles or fairy lights
• Halloween or autumnal décor for the home, including signs, cushions, and throws
• DVDs or cinema tickets
• Themed pyjamas or loungewear
• Soft toys, like our beloved Jellycat plushies

Personal touches are the best way to spread cheer

While it may be tempting to go for very expensive gifts or an enormous number of items to impress your loved one, the best boo baskets or boxes are the ones that contain carefully-chosen gifts that you know the receiver will like.

This thoughtfulness is what will impress them the most – not how much you spend.

If your receiver looks through their boo box and finds lots of their favourite things, it’s a surefire way to warm the cockles of their heart, no matter how cold it gets outside.

Should I add a Jellycat to my boo basket?

While we might be a little biased, soft toys or plushies, like Jellycat characters, are often a perfect centrepiece for boo baskets.

Comforting, a little outside the box (excuse the pun), and full of character, relaxing with a Jellycat plush is the ideal way for loved ones of all ages to spend a cosy and comfortable night in.

Plus, as they are generally suitable for even your littlest trick-or-treater and made from a selection of high-quality touchably soft materials, plushies from this UK brand make excellent gifts.

We can ship across the UK, too, so no matter where you live, we can get a Jellycat to you in time for a happy Halloween! 

Our favourite boo box-approved Jellycat toys

If you need a little inspiration, why not start with one of our Halloween heroes?

Anoraknid Black Spider by Jellycat

The best combination of spooky and cutie!

Anoraknid Black Spider might sound scary, but this parka-clad pal is so adorable your loved one won’t be able to resist!

Ooky Jack O Lantern by Jellycat

This soft sweetheart is the absolute icon of Halloween and is delightfully plush.

Plus, Ooky Jack O Lantern is also ideal for those who like to decorate their home for autumn – put him out when the rest of your seasonal décor goes up, then just spin him around to reveal his ready-cut face for the big night!

Miff Mothman by Jellycat

Fluffy, flappy, and more than a little bit freaky, Miff Mothman is perfect for a loved one who really embraces the unusual.

Plus,  thanks to his range of textures, he’s a delight to relax and snuggle with.

Skeleton Bob by Jellycat

Bony, boisterous, and bags of fun – you could ask for no better than this Halloween heartthrob!

With embroidered details and fuzzy black skin to keep his bones combined, they won’t be able to put Skeleton Bob down!

Fill your boo baskets with Jeremy’s Home Store

With tracked delivery in just 1-2 working days and a wide selection of fuzzy friends to choose from, Jeremy’s Home Store can help fill boo boxes without the stress.

Order online and enjoy free delivery over £25 or, for assistance, call us on 01892 525 976 or email the team at online@jeremyshomestore.co.uk and we’ll help however we can!