Why we made SnugZzzy
One year on my birthday, my wife surprised me with a blanket covered in all our favorite sayings. It was personal, thoughtful, and filled with meaning. It felt like a warm hug from someone I love. But there was one problem: at 6'2", I couldn't stretch out underneath it without my feet slipping out from under the blanket. Unless I curled up, part of me was always left uncovered.
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I remember thinking, "If I could just tuck my feet into the bottom of this blanket, it would actually fit me and keep me covered." That simple thought stuck with me. The blanket was also designed for one person, but my wife and I, along with our daughter, love watching shows together, and I wanted something we could actually share while still keeping everyone comfortable and covered. So I started looking for a blanket or comforter that could keep my feet tucked in, provide more comfort, and still be large enough to share with someone I love. I couldn't find one. So I decided to create it.
I started sketching, experimenting, and figuring out how to turn the idea in my head into something real. My mother-in-law even helped sew the very first prototype. I'll never forget laying on the floor watching TV with that first version, testing every inch of it and thinking, "What else could make this even better?" That question led to the features that make SnugZzzy what it is today. I was constantly losing my remote and cell phone while watching TV, so I added a large storage pouch to keep the things I use most within reach. Then, while laying on the prototype, another thought came to me: what if I could tuck my pillow into the top of the blanket instead of it constantly moving around? So I added pillow openings, too. Piece by piece, the idea became something much more than a blanket. It became the SnugZzzy.
SnugZzzy was created to make relaxing, watching TV, lounging, and sleeping more comfortable and convenient. It features a built-in foot pocket to keep your feet warm, cozy, and tucked in; pillow openings for added comfort and support; a large storage pouch for your phone, remote, tablet, or other essentials; ultra-soft 100% polyester designed for warmth, durability, and everyday use; and an oversized design that gives you plenty of room to stretch out, comfortably fitting one, two, or even three people. But to me, SnugZzzy is about more than the features. It's about that feeling of being completely comfortable. It's about stretching out without your feet sticking out. It's about having everything you need right beside you. And it's about being able to share that comfort with the people you love.
Today, I use SnugZzzy every day and night to relax, watch shows with my family, lounge around, and get a good night's sleep. What started as a simple thought while using a birthday gift became something I wanted to share with other people. Because sometimes the best ideas aren't born in a boardroom. Sometimes they happen when you're lying on the floor watching TV, wishing your blanket were just a little bit better. That's how SnugZzzy began. And now, I hope it becomes part of your favorite moments, too.
- Charles "Edward" Oglesby, SnugZzzy Founder