The 78th Emmy Awards are fast approaching, and nominees will receive a specially curated gift bag from the Television Academy’s Giving Suite. Curated by veteran swag‑bag specialist Lash Fry—known as the “Gift Guru”—the bags feature a mix of wellness, beauty and gourmet items that Fry says he would gladly give to friends and family.
What’s Inside the Emmy Swag Bag?
HydroJug Traveler: A leak‑proof water bottle with a flip‑top straw, designed to fit most cupholders. It comes in several colors and seasonal patterns.
RingConn Gen 3: A titanium smart ring that monitors sleep, activity, heart health and vascular trends, offering up to 14 days of battery life.
HUGS Blanket by Minky Couture: A soft, stretchy, female‑owned blanket marketed as feeling like a warm hug.
Dr. Kellyann’s Whipped Tallow Moisturizer: A skin‑hydrating cream aimed at dry, sensitive skin without a greasy residue.
Ongredients Skin Barrier Calming Lotion Set: A vegan, organic K‑beauty line that includes a lotion, sunscreen, glow mist, serum, cleanser, softener, mask, lip essence, and a deep‑calming cream.
Alter Eco Granola: An organic granola sweetened with fruit, made from oats grown on regenerative farms and packaged in recycled material.
Amos TastySounds Musical Lollipop: A novelty lollipop that uses bone‑conduction technology to let you hear music through your mouth.
Essie Three‑Gel Manicure Kit: Includes Fairy Tailor nail polish, a Shiny Top Coat for a glassy finish, and a Metallic Glaze Top Coat in Crushed Gold.
SkullPanda Off Mode Series: A small book encouraging readers to set personal boundaries and choose their own path.
Flaus Electric Flosser: An ergonomic, cordless flossing device with a multi‑month battery life.
Bananagrams: A portable word‑building game that comes in a banana‑shaped pouch holding 144 tiles.
Wild Alaskan Seafood Package: A curated selection of wild‑caught Alaskan seafood paired with the “Eat Wild” cookbook by Monica Haim‑Kallenberg.
Vahdam Ashwagandha Coffee: Premium Arabica coffee blended with five wellness ingredients, sourced directly from tea gardens to support growers.
How to Get the Same Items
All of the products featured in the Emmy gift bags are available to the public through affiliate links provided by Localish. While Localish earns a commission on qualifying purchases, the selections are the same ones Fry personally uses and recommends. Readers can click the links in the original article to shop each item directly.
Why the Giving Suite Matters
According to Fry, the Giving Suite serves three purposes: it thanks presenters and performers, congratulates nominees, and supports the Television Academy Foundation. “It’s a beautiful full circle of giving and receiving,” he told ABC News.
For Emmy nominees, the bag is a token of appreciation from the industry. For everyday fans, it offers a glimpse into the premium products that top television talent enjoys, and a chance to purchase them at retail.
Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.
