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You’ve Been Boo’d!

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Have YOU been boo’d?

“Booing” is one of my favorite Halloween traditions. It’s basically like playing “Secret Santa” at Christmastime. Or if you’ve ever played “doorbell ditch.” Only this is a nice version. 😉

If you’ve never done (or received) a “boo” before, it would be a fun tradition to start! (My kids are super excited to make our secret deliveries tonight. . . yet another attempt at “silly mommy!”)

I made you some FREE printables so you can go “booing” yourself!

Here’s what you do:

  1. Print two copies of the Boo’d Poem.
  2. Print two copies of the Boo’d sign (there are two on this 8.5×11 printable).
  3. Prepare a treat for two neighbors.
  4. Decorate your goodies with printable treat toppers or gift tags, if desired.
  5. Secretly deliver a treat, Boo’d Poem, and Boo’d sign to two of your neighbors. . .
  6. Leave on the porch, ring the doorbell, and RUN! (And don’t get caught ;))

The hope is that your neighbors (friends, family members, co-workers, etc.) will then place the We’ve Been Boo’d sign in a visible place, and repeat the process! It’s fun to see how far it spreads.



Comments

  2. Jill Tully says

    Oh my goodness! We just got Boo’d and are so excited! Thanks for sharing such wonderful printables!!!! We can’t wait to go boo our neighbors 😉

  4. Anonymous Ink (aka mary) says

    PS: Sorry about the redundant question regarding the owl’s origins. After reading all the posts, I see you had previously answered the question. I’m off to Kirklands! LOL!

  5. Anonymous Ink (aka mary) says

    Thank you for sharing this great idea and your files too. I love Halloween and will enjoy doing something cute for my neighbors. I’ll have to make four though, delivering these to only two of my four favorite neighbors might get me “tricked”! LOL!

    About that adorable owl in the photo – did you make her? Do you have instructions you are willing to share? My DDIL loves owls and this would make a fantastic gift. 😀

    Thanks again!

  6. Bonnie T says

    This is such a fun thing to do for Halloween! I know it as Ding Dong Ditch. LOL I’ve never actually done it before, so maybe I’ll have to give it a try this year. Then maybe someone will leave an ADORABLE stuffed owl like that on MY porch!! ;D Thanks for the goodies!!

  8. Margaret L says

    How cute! We have done this at work a few times. It is so much fun!
    Thanks for the freebies! Margaret

  10. Elizabeth Wilkinson says

    hmmm I think I subscribed to the feed but also may have subscribe to your comments feed… will go and check! argh.. thanks for the freebie… got your info from the Little Dreamer newsletter. Thanks

  12. Elizabeth Wilkinson says

    I subscribed to your newsletter and sent a link for your site to a girlfriend!

  13. Jackie says

    Thank you for the cute freebie and for the chance to win such a great kit! Happy Halloween!!

  19. Alisha says

    How adorable! I can’t wait to try this out! Also, thanks for the chance to win such a gorgeous kit!

  20. Vicky says

    Wow!!What a great idea!I’ve never heard of it before.Thanks for the freebies and for the chance to win!

  21. kristie says

    Yikes!!!! :Squeals with delight: I just love this idea! Oh, my friends are going to have a scream with this. But hmmmmmmmm . . . Do I tell them it was me who started it all. Oh, I’m so bubbly excited right now that I’m getting jittery! Thank you for this awesome game!

  25. Kelly H says

    After browsing your blog, can see it is one I would enjoy —
    just subscribed thru Google Reader, (did thru FeedBurner as well as sometimes I lose things from both)

  26. Kelly H says

    What a cute treat to share, I have heard of this from a friend in another neighborhood where alot of people participate, but have never seen it done in mine, here our HOA probably wouldn’t even allow it — will have to think of some other places I can use it, it’s too cute not too:)

  28. Peggy says

    What a fun idea! and very cute too. Did you make that adorable stuffed owl? Thanks for the freebies.

    • pameladonnis says

      I bought the owl from Kirkland’s. BUT isn’t it sooo cute? And by the looks of it I’m thinking it might be easy to make…I’ll have to check that out!

  34. Amy Lee says

    I am a big fan of your designs. I love your new kit!!! Thanks for the freebies and the chance to win the kit!! I subscribed to your newsletter too!!

  36. Rachel Rerko says

    I was Boo’d a few years back and the whole family had a field day with this! Great hybrid project. Thanks for the printables.

  42. Shay says

    Wonderful freebie! The projects you made are adorable! Thank you for the chance to win the awesome digital kit.

  43. Barbara says

    Such a cute freebie. Love the kit you designed and think you are “spook-tacular” for giving two away.

  47. Jody O'Reilly says

    Thanks for the great freebie – what a fun idea! Have never done this/heard of it before but want to try! Thanks again, Jody

  49. Megan says

    Thanks for the boo’ing goodie!! I can’t wait to try this! 😀 I’ve never done it before. Also the collab is fab! LDD designers did an amazing job!

  50. Michele K. says

    Love your “Boo’d” downloadables! Our neighborhood has been doing it for several years and my 8 yr. old definitely thinks that it is almost as good as the trick & treating part of Halloween! She has already mentioned the sign and is wondering who starts it. I think that we might have to jump in this year and begin it with your adorable signs. Thanks for making a fun event even more colorful and fun!

  52. Theresa says

    Every year I say I’m going to BOO someone and always run out of time. Maybe I should start now!
    Thanks for the chance

  53. Laura C. says

    The “You’ve Been Boo’d” printables are so cute and fun….thank you for sharing those with us! Thank you for the chance to win the new Halloween collab- I love it 🙂

  55. Tina says

    Pam,
    This is such a wonderful hybrid project!
    I love this concept. Our neighborhood does it.
    No need to count me in on the collab since I have it already.

    The Halloween Collab is packed with good stuff!
    Tina

  56. Chris B says

    What a cute idea! Thanks for the printables. We’re moving to a new neighborhood (today actually!) and this will be a fun way to get to know some of our neighbors.

    Thanks for the chance to win the collab too.

  64. terri says

    Im going to do this! My neighbour lost her husband of 50 yrs 2 weeks ago, and id like to cheer her up!

  76. Alyna says

    This is such a fun tradition! We did it when I was younger, but I haven’t done it in years. Thanks for the reminder!

  77. may says

    I’ve never been boo’ed before and I don’t mind starting one here in my neighborhood (Hawaii). I’m wishing for some luck on your giveaway — love the kit!

  79. Vicky says

    I have been super excited that you are on the LDD team. I love your designs! The ‘boo’ed’ idea sounds so fun and my friend, Jacki (on the LDD creative team), and I are thinking of doing this on Halloween night with some of our neighbors. We live in Malaysia so your goodies will be all the way over in Southeast Asia!!!

  80. Laura Bozeman says

    So so cute! We got boo’d last year. Unfortunately, not many people participated after we passed ours along – but it was fun to make the packages. Love the owl – so cute!!

  81. Amanda says

    This has got to be the cutest “You’ve been Boo’d” I’ve ever seen!
    Thanks so much for sharing! And for the chance to win 🙂

  82. Francesca says

    Thanks for the FREE printables! I recently moved and am now super excited to start fun traditions with my mom friends! 🙂

  84. Amandac says

    We are slowly getting into the Halloween spirit over here in Oz – this year we are hosting our first ever Halloween party and the kids are hysterical trying to find out all about Halloween on the internet. Booing the neighbours sounds lots of fun … and we might just give it a go 🙂

  88. Deanna E. says

    Thanks so much for the adorable freebie. I can’t wait to use it! The Spooktacular kit looks awesome!

  90. Amanda says

    How cute! I live out in the country – there are five of us on a mile long street. It would be FUN and Family Friendly to share these Boo’d Bags!! And…be the first to do it here =)

  94. Mandy says

    That is such a cute way to show the different pieces of a kit. I love boo’ing people! I’ve been waiting for it to “explode” in our neighborhood/ward, but maybe everyone is waiting for ME to get it going. 😉

  95. Lisa says

    Cute design! We do this in our neighborhood and the old “boo’d” sign could use a snazzy new design!

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