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DIY Binge Watching Kit

9 years ago

So I thought I had a really (ahem) clever idea for a fun gift for a few people who I know love binge watching like I do.. problem is, that's where the "clever" stopped. I am not coming up with many ideas beyond the obvious snacks.. and maybe a comfy throw.

One person will be getting a year of Netflix (he gets it every year).. none of them would need a streaming device.

Have any ideas to share?

Comments (21)

  • Funkyart thanked joaniepoanie
  • 9 years ago

    Comfy socks or slippers.

    Chip clips

    Gift certificate to the local pizza place

    Popcorn bowl

    Funkyart thanked beaglesdoitbetter
  • 9 years ago

    Thanks all! Great ideas.. keep them coming!


  • 9 years ago

    Junk food, coffee, gift certificates for anywhere that delivers food, and a mix of salty and sweet snacks.

    Funkyart thanked cooper8828
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    pop corn flavoring (kettle corn, cheese, etc)

    Funkyart thanked bossyvossy
  • 9 years ago

    Face wipes? Breath freshener? All that Pinch Provisions kit needs is a couple of Depends, and we are good to go!

  • Funkyart thanked jlsch
  • 9 years ago

    Good ideas above... I'll add: a onesie like this one that changed my life: https://www.ellenshop.com/products/eljjpjsargl#search ;)

    Funkyart thanked User
  • 9 years ago

    There is a t-shirt on the link that jlsch posted that says "My greatest talent is watching 5 years of TV in one week." That is so funny.

    Funkyart thanked blfenton
  • 9 years ago

    I have a son who could wear that T-shirt -- during school breaks, anyway.

    A popcorn bowl was mentioned, but popcorn too (Amish Country Popcorn is having a Dec sale -- 10% off with code winter2016.

    You could put any of the persons favorite snacks in, but some homemade spiced or flavors nuts, crackers, snack mixes or other munchies would be good in my book.

    And maybe a leash for the remote.

    Funkyart thanked lascatx
  • 9 years ago
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    A box of tissues for the sad moments.

    A long list of the best series to binge watch.

    Funkyart thanked amykath
  • 9 years ago
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    The thing about snacks is that they are like bingeing, you can watch a year's worth of a TV series in a few days, and you could potentially eat a year's worth of gift snacks during those same few days. There are many popcorn of the month or snack of the month companies to make sure your favorite bingers can snack all year long:

    Popcorn of the Month

    The example shown is pretty spendy (to me) but there are lots of companies, or you could even DIY.

    Funkyart thanked lucillle
  • 9 years ago

    I definitely have the snacks covered (I'll be making some of them)-- but I don't want it to be all snacks. I love some of the shirts jlsh's link but they are funny to read, but none of us would actually wear them lol! I am going to check the site for a mug or water bottle. I am thinking something along the lines of keeping stamina and electrolytes up.

    Amy, the box of tissues is great!! Also will definitely include comfy socks and a GC to local pizza delivery!

    I gotta check out a remote leash. (And I think I need one!)

    Great ideas!! Thank you!

  • 9 years ago

    I don't know if they make a remote leash, but I need one too. DH is always carrying the remote into the other room and if the boys are home from school, it becomes even harder to find.

  • 9 years ago

    haha Lascatx. I am the one who moves mine around.. it's the little ones that get me. The Roku and Polk sound bar remotes are the worst!

    Lolauren, I had such a laugh over your onesie. When we were kids, my middle sister loooooved them. She wore them well into her teens... we teased her mercilessly and she still resents us for it!! I'd love to get her one.. but I am not sure that wound has healed yet!

  • 9 years ago

    I was thinking that a little back cushion might be nice - but then you'd have to find one that went with their decor. Then I goggled 'binge watching pillows' and guess what - they exist. These are definitely throw-away gifts and not worth the money - but perhaps it will inspire you. Zazzle will personalize just about anything.

    http://www.zazzle.com/just_one_more_season_binge_watching_girl_throw_pillow-189784413106956791

    http://www.zazzle.com/funny_binge_watchers_and_their_dog_throw_pillow-189709466847131147


    Maire


    Funkyart thanked maire_cate
  • 9 years ago

    Yeah, I am trying to avoid the "throw away" aspect of the gift.. but the *right* tshirt (or preferably pajamas) or mug or similar would be ok. I just don't want to give things that end up in a box or a closet.

    across the people I am thinking of doing this for, they are kind of split between two camps. 1. Stranger Things, Luke Cage (and marvel in general), Walking Dead, Blacks Books and 2. Sex in the City, Scandal, Gilmore Girls.

  • 9 years ago

    "Lolauren, I had such a laugh over your onesie. When we were kids, my
    middle sister loooooved them. She wore them well into her teens... we
    teased her mercilessly and she still resents us for it!! I'd love to get
    her one.. but I am not sure that wound has healed yet!"

    Haha. I don't remember wearing them as a kid, but I bought that one a couple years ago. It is so comfortable and warm on cold days. That overrides any shame I might feel wearing it. :) The funniest part to me is my (tough, masculine) husband eventually bought one, too. He almost lives in it on lazy weekends.



  • 9 years ago

    This plan has become a lot easier for me. I've shifted the focus for one of the recipients.. and the other is my sister which makes it very easy.

    After surveying what we already have for one gift, we opted to go the direction of a "winter hibernation" kind of gift (no kit required lol) We already had an echo dot, a few books, a coffee mug and some beautiful stemless wine glasses etched with a peace sign for my niece. For her (longtime) bf, I had an expansion pack for Cards Against Humanity and a Roku express. Since we have to mail the package, we're going to bundle them all together with coffee, hot chocolate and a few other cozy home things. I think it makes a great package and gift!

    The other is for a sister and which makes it easier (and I have more freedom to splurge). When we were young and single, we used to load up on blockbuster movies and nasty junk food for a "sleepover" when big snows were coming. I'll build on that with the darn Cheetos which she HAD to have for a snow storm, popcorn, the champagne gummy bears (from another thread), a bottle or two of wine, lounge-y pajamas, a great throw, a box of tissues, etc. It will be perfect.

    Thank you all for your suggestions!

  • 9 years ago

    A Snuggie?

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