Halloween ‘Boo baskets’ for kids 🎃

Hi guys 👋🏻🦇

October is here and that can mean only one thing!!

Halloween 🎃

I love a bit of Halloween, mainly because bats are my favourite animals, and it’s their time to shine, but also because I love a good horror film and I just love the spooky, autumn aesthetic.

Each year, I make a little Halloween hamper of sorts for my Nephews and Niece, and since the whole ‘Boo basket’ trend is going around, I thought I’d do my kids’ take on one…


Here they are!

Ideas for fun things to include…

Firm favourites with kids at the moment… slime! And fidget poppers. Both of these are only a few pounds in Tesco.

A cute little Halloween themed teddy. One of my nephews loves spiders, so I’m sure he will love that. Then I got the cute little pumpkin for my nievlce and the cute little frankie for my other nephew.

Some fun little cups which I’m sure they’ll get lots of use out of!

I also like to get them something to do or something crafty. These little ‘Paint your own wooden characters’ Halloween themed, of course, are from Asda for 2 (each pack has 2 characters inside!)

And finally…

Some edible goodies!

What’s Halloween without a sugar overload 😅🤣

I picked up the good old classic Freddos from Tesco in a multipack, and the Halloween chocolate lollies are from Aldi.


Fingers crossed, they will enjoy these! Hopefully, this has given you some inspiration if you fancy putting one together, too.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

Favourite book of the month, 2024 edition

Hi guys 👋🏻

How is it already October!!!

Spooky season is upon us 🎃


I thought I would share my favourite book from each month so far this year. There have been so many good ones. And who knows, you might even find some inspiration in my list!

Here goes…


January


Title: The Land of Stories: Worlds Collide

Author: Chris Colfer

Genre: Fantasy (Children’s)

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


February


Title: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Author: Shelby Van Pelt

Genre: Mystery

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


March


Title: Noone Saw A Thing

Author: Andrea Mara

Genre: Thriller

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


April


Title: Glutton

Author: Ed Gamble

Genre: Memoir

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


May


Title: Tattooist of Auschwitz

Author: Heather Morris

Genre: Historical Fiction

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

&

Title: The Inmate

Author: Freida McFadden

Genre: Thriller

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


June


Title: The Housemaid Series1.

1. The Housemaid

2. The Housemaid’s secret

3. The Housemaid is watching

Author: Freida McFadden

Genre: Thriller

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


July


Title: The Dead Zone

Author: Stephen King

Genre: Science Fiction Thriller

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

&

Title: The Twins of Auschwitz

Author: Eva Mozes Kor

Genre: Historical, Autobiographical

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


August


Title: The Wilds

Author: Sarah Pearse

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

&

Title: The Perfect Son

Author: Freida McFadden

Genre: Thriller

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


September


Title: Behind Closed Doorz

Author: B A Paris

Genre: Thriller

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️


What’s been the best book that you’ve read so far this year?

All recommendations welcome!


Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂