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The Zombie Apocalypse Threat!
If your boyfriend a fan of the zombies? Does he constantly talk about the threat of a zombie apocalypse and what he would do to save himself? Has he seen every zombie series, movie or book that is there? If this sounds like your boyfriend, more or less, then we have the perfect gifting idea for him. You could make him the most insanely creative (and fun) present ever – a zombie survival kit.
This is a nice gifting idea for his birthday, anniversaries or, even, if you just want to surprise him with a gift for any reason (or no reason at all). Trust us, the zombie fan that he is, he would instantly fall for this gift. Read below to find creative ideas, gifts to include in the zombie survival kit and more!
How to Make the Survival Kit Fun?
Before you being to put the whole kit together, there are certain things you must understand. Most importantly you must know that the kit is all about fun and is surely not going to be something very useful for your boyfriend. So put all your focus on making the kit enjoyable and memorable for both of you. See this list of the top 3 ideas below, they will help make the kit much more fun for him (and you).
#1 Add Spooky Elements
Well, this kind of goes without saying but the zombie survival kit should be full of spookiness and an eeriness that very much resembles the theme of the present. You can add a whole lot of spooky elements to the kit to make it seem much closer to the entire theme. Choose everything carefully to co-relate with the zombie-theme, for example, if you are wrapping the kit in gift wrapping paper then choose a paper that is spooky like a black paper with skulls on it or a blood red paper.
#2 Make it as Creative as You Can
Don’t treat this like a regular present because it is so not it. Think of ideas that are new and quirky as they will make the gift more creative and fun. Don’t worry if your ideas are too over the top or a little crazy, just go ahead with it and put it all together. The end result will be a great present that you both spend a considerable time exploring and playing around with.
#3 Hide it and Let Him Find It
When the gift is all about fun then why just give it away like a boring present? You can make the whole gift-giving process more fun by hiding it somewhere and letting him find it. You can just act clueless and let him find it kept somewhere he is bound to look or you can also give him a hint or two to make it more fun. This will make the gift all the more memorable for you two.
Top 10 Things to Add in a Zombie Survival Kit
If you don’t know a lot about zombies or the kind of things that fiction movies and books promote about the apocalypse theory, well, don’t worry, we have your back. We will help you put together a super cool and fun zombie survival kit that will steal your boyfriend’s heart.
There are so many things that you can put in the kit or you can also simply get him a gift or two and make it go together. The ideas are endless and suited to all kinds of budgets. We have listed below the top 10 things to add in a zombie survival kit that you might find very helpful.
#1 The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
This is something that you should include in the kit, especially, if your man loves to read. Available on Amazon India for Rs.699 only, and fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you need to know, including how to understand zombie physiology and behaviour, the most effective defense tactics and weaponry, ways to outfit your home for a long siege, and how to survive and adapt in any territory or terrain.
#2 Plush Zombie Slippers
Out of the several things on this list, this is probably one of the few that is not just fun but also very useful. Available on Big Small for just Rs.1,499, this pair of plush slippers is designed as a face of a zombie and looks really cool. They are made of really soft and comfortable material so that you feel relaxed when wearing them. Also, you needn’t worry about size because they give a one-size-fits all piece.
#3 Nerf Zombie Survival System Scravenger Combat Blaster
Okay, so this one will probably either just be a collectible thing for your boyfriend or he might simple use it as a table piece in the house. Slightly on the expensive range, this Nerf Zombie Survival System Combat Blaster is available on Amazon India for Rs.4,049 and comes along with a blaster, darts and a couple other accessories and parts. It could be a fun gift.
#4 Zombie DVD English
You might have already figured this out, however, if not then do add a couple movie or game DVDs related to the cool yet creepy zombie world. You can find this set of DVDs on Flipkart for just Rs.2,463. They are a series of movies featuring the brain-eater zombies at their best. This could be a great watch for the evening as well or on a boring Sunday when you two have nothing better to do!
#5 Blacksmith Zombie Hand Black & Yellow Silhouette Engineered Wood Wall Clock
If you would like to gift him something that is zombie inspired but also useful and not just a showpiece, then you will surely like this cool blacksmith wooden wall clock which is styled in the shape of a zombie’s hand. It is made out of good quality material and in shades of yellow and black. You can hang it anywhere in the house or he can even hang it at his workplace. It is available at a discounted price of Rs.699 only on pepperfry.com.
#6 Futaba Horror Zombie Reptile Creeping Dead Skull Decorative Mask
This horror filled zombie mask available on Flipkart for Rs.1,225 only is one of the most suited things for the zombie survival kit. It is made of good quality latex material for a comfortable fit and is a one-size-fits all type so you needn’t worry about the perfect fit. It is made in the shape of a dead skull with green reptiles crawling all over it. It would surely be the thing he wears at the next Halloween party!
#7 Keep Calm and Kill Zombies Paper Print
One of the most common way in which people portray their interest or love for something is by hanging posters on their bedroom walls. You can also gift a zombie poster to your boyfriend which he can hang up (or paste) wherever he wants. It measures 18 inch x 12 inch, comes rolled, and has the words – keep calm and kill zombies, written on it and it also has blood stains on it. It is available on Flipkart for Rs.299 only.
#8 Rubie's Fake Blood
You could add some fake blood to the kit to make it look more horror type and creepy. Or you could simply place a bottle of fake blood in the kit and watch the look of horror spread on his face when he sees it for what it is. You can get this bottle of fake blood (16 oz, or just under 500 ml) from Amazon India at a cost of Rs.2,298. It is pretty much on the expensive side because it is an imported product but if you are ready to go all out then this is a nice zombie-ish gift.
#9 Clementine's Custom Blood Stain & Dirt Dead Zombies Cap
Made of high quality fabric, this cap is a great thing to get your zombie-fan boyfriend. he can even wear it to casual occasions or to a zombie-themed party. The cap is styled particular for a zombie look and has blood stains and dirt marks on it to give it a creepier look. In blue and white base shades, it is available at a discounted price of Rs.3,395 on Amazon India.
#10 Vampire Teeth, Zombie Fang and Blood Pills
This is something that can be added as a small side gift in the survival kit along with the main things. It contains 2 fangs, 2 teeth and 2 fake blood pills that are sure to get your boyfriend interested. They are made of good quality material, in case, he decides to use them for a get-up at the next Halloween party. You can buy this Futaba Halloween Vampire Teeth as a set from Flipkart at Rs.575 only. Even if you are giving him a couple things, this could be a spooky addition to the kit.
Zombie-Styled Dinner? 3 Recipes You Must Include!
Now that you already have a cool zombie survival kit ready, you need a nice occasion to give it too. One of the best (and fun) ideas is to make your boyfriend a surprise dinner and give him the gift then. And what better than to have a zombie-styled dinner (and a zombie survival kit as a gift). This will completely blow him away.
You can also make the entire atmosphere creepy and spooky to go with the eerie theme of the evening. We have also searched high and low and, finally, found the top 3 recipes that would be a delicious addition to your zombie-styled dinner.
#1 Spooky Apple Cider Punch
This is one of the easiest recipes and you can make it so spooky as well. Follow the recipe below by bsinthekitchen.com to make the punch in no time, although you will need some patience and a few spare hours to get the apples to look like wrinkled faces.
Spooky Apple Cider Punch
Ingredients:- Apple cider, 4 cups
- Sprite, 2 cups
- Cranberry juice, 1 cup
- Cinnamon, 2 sticks
- 2 apples
- 4 whole cloves
How to make it:
- Preheate your oven to 120 degrees C
- Just take the apples and remove the core after peeling off the skin and slicing them in half. Then take cut a face in them (like make hollow spaces for eyes and a mouth).
- Line them up on a baking sheet lines with parchment and heat them in the oven till they become soft and slightly wrinkly, which will take about 2 hours. Put a clove each in the hollowed out spaces meant to be eyes.
- Mix all the ingredients for the punch (or you can choose to have any kind of punch, according to what you both like). Add the apples in the punch as well to resemble skulls, garnish with cinnamon sticks.
#2 Tombstone and Coffin Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
You can try out this recipe which is super delicious but does require you to be deft at slicing the breads in the perfect shape. All you need to do is make a sandwich with a generous helping of cheese as well. Then using a knife or a cutter you need to cut them into the shape of tombstones. It would be nice if you use dark coloured bread (like multigrain bread) as it will give a spookier look. Grill the cut-out sandwich tombstones and when you serve them you can make a cross on each of them with mustard or ketchup (the ketchup will make it seem like blood).
#3 Sushi Brain
Okay so this recipe from foodnetwork.com would surely be a show stealer but, fair warning in advance, this does require you to be pretty skilled at cooking. And to make it you'll need ingredients that may not be found lying around in your kitchen, but if done right, it will be spectacular. You can swap some ingredients to suit your taste as well. If you are sure about trying this one out then check the recipe below.
Sushi Brain
What you need- One ripe avocado
- Cream cheese
- Seasoned cooked sushi rice
- Smoked salmon
- Red tobiko (flying fish roe)
How to make it:
- Halve, pit and peel the avocado, making sure you keep the two halves intact.
- Make two balls with the cream cheese and fill them into the empty space where the pits had been. Fill enough so that when the two halves are pressed back together, the cheese can hold them together. Place it on the center of your serving plate.
- Start placing the cooled sushi rice on top of the avocado, packing it in place and shaping it like a brain. Make an indent along the center to denote two halves of the brain.
- Cut the smoked salmon into thin, irregular strips and start placing them on top of the rice, swirling them to resemble the squiggly appearance of the brain. Keep the center indent clear.
- Once you're done, cover the entire 'brain with a sheet of plastic wrap and gently press it together, tidying up the shape and scooping in stray grains of rice. Remove the plastic, spoon in fish roe in the centre and repeat the step with the plastic to give a last finishing effect.
- Serve slices of the brain with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce.
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Take inspiration from his favourite zombie movies
Every zombie fan has a favourite movie that they will enact scenes from and if you were to replicate some of that material or use it as a backdrop to create a zombie survival kit, or even a theme party, your boyfriend will be over the moon. Does he like to only watch or is he keen on the makeup and costume as well?