Top Ten Gift Ideas for a Couch Potato

If you have a favorite couch potato who spends a large majority of their time watching television, to the point that they eat meals, talk on the phone, study or work, even entertain family and friends, all while watching the television, read on for a list of ten gift ideas that is sure to please. (Even if it means they are apt to spend even more time pursuing this favorite pastime of theirs!)

1- Universal Remote

A couch potato can always use another remote control. With all of the gadgets that come with the average television set today, a universal remote can help them control all of them from one handheld remote. Less to keep track of means more viewing time, always a plus for the true couch potato. Be sure to check out the Sony RM-AV2500 Fully Editable Universal Remote Control with Touch-Key LCD Screen, it can control up to twelve components at once, and is capable of storing macros to keep it as easy as can be.

2- DVD Assortment

A selection of the newest released movies on DVD to round out their collection is sure to be a big hit. If you know them well, you will know which movies they need. If not, pick them up a subscription to a service that rents movies by delivering right to their door, such as Netflix, so they can order the movies they want. If they disdain rentals, then go ahead and give them a gift certificate to an online store that carries all the latest new releases.

3- Snack of the Month Club

A basket of goodies will just not be adequate for the true couch potato king or queen. A supply of snacks that is delivered month after month will show them you really care. Most companies that sell by the month gift deliveries will carry a snack offering, such as a chip of the month, sweet of the month, even cheese and cracker trays of the month, so the hardest decision you will have to make is which snack fits your couch potato best.

4- Recliner

If your couch potato spends his or her viewing time in a less than satisfactory recliner, a new one will leave them feeling as if they have a new throne. Choose wisely, taking into consideration such extra amenities as models that offer up a built in back massager, heat, and even snack trays and bottle holders for those long marathons in front of the TV.

5- Side Table

Make the most of gift number 4 by also giving them a new side table. Look for one that has plenty of surface space to keep all their extras they need while catching up on their latest shows.

6- Subscription to TV Guide

A subscription to TV Guide or the viewing guide of their choice will assure you that they never miss a favorite show because they are unsure of when it is airing.

7- Answering Service Subscription

How much do you hate it when you are engrossed in a film or show only to have the phone ring? A subscription to an answering service, available through most local phone companies for just a few dollars each month, will mean your favorite couch potato will not have to worry about missing an all-important call because their answering machine is on the blink and they do not want to miss the big cliffhanger.

8- Massage Cushion

A product such as the HoMedics SBM-300 Therapist Select Shiatsu Plus Massaging Cushion is the perfect addition to any couch potatoes' current recliner or favorite spot on the couch. It is fully programmable, with six program choices including lower or upper body, or full body with three choices of speed vibration. It comes with a strapping system to fit most chairs and recliners, and comes with a rotating massage mechanism. HoMedics has several other models to choose from, as do other companies. Pick one up to keep your couch potato feeling as relaxed as they can be for optimum viewing pleasure!

9- TIVO

Make sure they never miss another episode or show, even if they have to actually get up from in front of that TV. The TiVo Series3™ Dual Tuner Digital Video Recorder w/ 300-Hour Capacity will afford them plenty of recording time and also allow them to record one show while watching another, and even pause live TV for those all important bathroom breaks.

10- The coup de grace is of course a brand new, top of the line large screen LCD or Plasma Screen television. Choose as large a screen as you can afford, taking into consideration the room he or she has. Prices on televisions are at rock bottom this holiday season, so you may end being able to go bigger than you ever imagined.