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. π
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 canΒ go “booing” yourself!
Here’s what you do:
- Print two copies of the Boo’d Poem.
- Print two copies of the Boo’d sign (there are two on this 8.5×11 printable).
- Prepare a treat for twoΒ neighbors.
- Decorate your goodies with printable treat toppers or gift tags, if desired.
- Secretly deliver a treat, Boo’d Poem, and Boo’d signΒ to two of your neighbors. . .
- Leave on the porch, ring the doorbell, and RUN!Β (And don’t get caught ;))
The hope is that your neighbors (friends, family members, co-workers, etc.)Β 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.
The Educational Tourist says
We just moved into a new neighborhood and the doorbell rang, introducing us to this fun tradition! I love your printables which I’ll include in the basket for the next neighbor!
I write about adventures with the kids and all things travel http://www.theeducationaltourist.com and would love for you to stop by.
Thanks for sharing!
Natalie, The Educational Tourist
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 π
pameladonnis says
How fun!! Thanks for passing along the tradition!!
Susan / PaperCrafter's Corner says
Great project! Thanks so much for sharing it via our link-up!!
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!
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. π
Thanks again!
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!!
Sonia says
Way to make the old tradition new & super cute! Love it!
Margaret L says
How cute! We have done this at work a few times. It is so much fun!
Thanks for the freebies! Margaret
Tamara says
So Cute! Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway!
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
Elizabeth Wilkinson says
I’m now a facebook fan of yours!
Elizabeth Wilkinson says
I subscribed to your newsletter and sent a link for your site to a girlfriend!
Jackie says
Thank you for the cute freebie and for the chance to win such a great kit! Happy Halloween!!
Suzie P. says
Love the little ghosties! Thanks for the great Boo’d Printable!
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Alisha says
How adorable! I can’t wait to try this out! Also, thanks for the chance to win such a gorgeous kit!
Vicky says
Wow!!What a great idea!I’ve never heard of it before.Thanks for the freebies and for the chance to win!
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!
Kelly H says
I have signed up for you newsletter, like finding good ones to subscribe too:)
Kelly H says
I “like” your page on facebook
Kelly H says
I am now following you on Twitter @violethare
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)
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:)
Carolyn says
What a cute idea! Thank you for the cute printables and fun idea!!
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!
Melinda says
I don’t boo-ing has ever been done in our neighborhood- we’re all too busy I guess LOL
Michelle says
so cute! I love the fresh take on a old tradition! Thanks!
Jayme L. says
Very cute! I love the felty elements. Thanks for the freebies.
Carrie says
Awesome idea!
michelle says
oh, how i would love to win this kit!
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!!
jesa says
Wow, thanks for the freebie & chance to win!
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.
Stevie says
I already subscribe to your newsletter. Thanks again!
Stevie says
Thank you so much for the freebie, super cute! Thank you also for the chance to win the kit! Have a great weekend!
Karen says
What a fun idea! I love that new collab too! π
Shay says
I also just subscribed to your RSS feed in Google Reader.
Shay says
I subscribed to your newsletter.
Shay says
Wonderful freebie! The projects you made are adorable! Thank you for the chance to win the awesome digital kit.
Barbara says
Such a cute freebie. Love the kit you designed and think you are “spook-tacular” for giving two away.
Kim Wresh says
Thanks so much! We do this every year and you just made it so much easier! These are daaaaarling! Happy Halloween!
Sheri says
I signed up for your newsletter.
Sheri says
This is a great idea!
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
Sonia says
Such a cute idea! I love it!
Megan says
Thanks for the boo’ing goodie!! I can’t wait to try this! π I’ve never done it before. Also the collab is fab! LDD designers did an amazing job!
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!
Pat Braun says
Wow! Super kit! Thanks for the chance to win.
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
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 π
amoerler says
What a great kit. Thanks for the chance!
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
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.
Sandy_in_MD says
That is such a fun idea – thanks for the printables!
Kelli says
Already a newsletter subscriber π
Sarah says
What a cute kit! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Kelli says
Super cute! Thanks for the chance to win your awesome new collab!
Becky says
I bet our neigborhood children would love to have us “boo” them! thanks for the idea!
Vicki says
I’m now following you on twitter.
Vicki says
Love your stuff! Thanks for the chance to win π
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!
terri says
I added you on facebook
Lori says
Cute idea, hope you have lots of fun!
lawyerlyn says
how i wish i can have this kit!
donna says
what a cute! and fun! idea
thank you
donna
Barb says
Sounds like fun. May have to try it in my neighborhood. Cute sign and poem. Thanks.
Joy says
I subscribe to your newsletter too! π
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I follow your blog on Google Reader!
Joy says
Super cute! π
Alyna says
And I follow you in my Google reader as well.
Thanks for the fun printables!!
Alyna says
I subscribe to your newsletter. π
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!
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!
Joanne KW says
This brings out the kid in me! Thanks for the printables, and the chance.
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!!!
pameladonnis says
Very cool!!
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!!
pameladonnis says
Bummer…some people spoil all the fun.
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 π
Francesca says
Thanks for the FREE printables! I recently moved and am now super excited to start fun traditions with my mom friends! π
Stefani says
I love that owl! How stinkin’ cute is that?! crossing my fingers for the kit!
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 π
Allison says
This sounds like so much fun – thanks for the idea! (and cute, cute printables!)
Danica Francom says
I would love this kit!!! Please pick me!!! Thanks for the freebie!
Becky says
This is always a fun tradition. And what a cute sign you’ve made. Thanks for sharing.
Deanna E. says
Thanks so much for the adorable freebie. I can’t wait to use it! The Spooktacular kit looks awesome!
yanina says
super cute!! thanks for the chace to win,.
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 =)
Susan says
I just subscribed to your newsletter. π
Susan says
Ohhhh, cute!!! Like Mandy, I need to get it going in my neighborhood.
Tara says
U r so much fun. This far surpasses any booing kit we have ever done or gotten! So cute
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. π
pameladonnis says
Yes, I think they are waiting for YOU, Mandy! π
Lisa says
Cute design! We do this in our neighborhood and the old “boo’d” sign could use a snazzy new design!