I’m a good present buyer – under normal circumstances that is. I love buying presents for people and I get as much joy from giving gifts as receiving them. But there are some people that are almost impossible to buy for. My friend Gina for instance. She is allergic to fragrances and perfumes which pretty much knocks out a whole Christmas gift category. So much so that I just ask her to give me a list of a few things that she likes and I’ll pick one of them.
When I was presented with the idea of the Smartbox Voucher boxes I immediately thought of her. Rather than a gift certificate, this is a slightly different concept and one that will solve most of your gift giving dilemmas. There are 7 different ranges to choose from: Temptations for Two, Table for Two, Unique Escapes, Wine Getaways, Adventure, Extreme and Serenity. Each has between 50 and 100 things to choose from and they’re split between NSW and Victorian locations.
Each box has a certificate inside as well as a comprehensive colour catalogue of all the offers so the lucky recipient can choose any of them. So instead of giving a department store gift voucher that is only valid in the store itself, you choose a theme that they may like be it Wine Getaways, Adventure or Temptations for Two and they can choose which particular establishment takes their fancy. Each box is priced differently from the Temptations for Two at $69.95, to the Adventure for $99.95 to the Extreme for $349.95.
Thanks to the lovely people at Smartbox, I’m giving away two of these Smartbox voucher boxes! And the two kinds I have today are food related of course:
Temptations for two ($69.95) which has 60 tasting temptations for two people across New South Wales and Victoria! These include cupcake experiences at Sparkle Cupcakery, dinner with wine at Baroque Bistro, Fondue and Martinis at the Victoria Room, cheese tastings, beer tastings and well, the list goes on!
Table for Two ($129.95) which has 50 tasting temptations for two people across New South Wales and Victoria! These include dinner for two at Jonah’s Whale Beach, Restaurant Atelier, Perama or La Brasserie among others.
To win one of these Smartboxes, all you have to do is the following. Remember the seven ranges that they currently have: Temptations for Two, Table for Two, Unique Escapes, Wine Getaways, Adventure, Extreme and Serenity? All you have to do is think of a new range! For example I suggested an “Urban Princess” range which would be full of pampering, afternoon teas and chocolate tastings.
Add your entry via a comment to this story. You can enter once daily as long as your answer is different. This competition is open to Australian residents only.
***The Lucky Winners of the Smartbox Experiences Vouchers are:
Vicki B. of Sydney
George C. of ACT***
This competition finishes midnight AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on the 25th of January, 2010.
Best of luck!
Love,
Lorraine
xxx
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what a great idea!!! definitely something to consider for the person who has everything! my suggestion for a new box would be (having noticed that the current ones are very couples or singles oriented) would be a ‘Family Fun’ box. In there there should be a range to family oriented activities and attractions like oceanworld, koala parks, the theme parks in the gold coast, family family restaurants, movie theatres experiences, family cooking classes (where adults and kids learn to cook together)…
How about yummy mummy- a lovely facial and massage, and hair wash and blowdry while someone babysits and someone else cleans the house; plus a consultation with a stylist to help pull together some new looks. Sounds like bliss for most mums!!!
Something about cocktails… um… Shaken or Stirred?
The Dainty Damsel range which would have High tea themes.
My suggestion is a package for the artistic types – vouchers that could be used to buy tickets for exhibitions in art galleries, used to enrol in lessons in digital photography, time in a darkroom, life drawing, or even for buying things in art supple shops like Modern Times in Newtown or photography shops like Ted’s in the city.
I’d call it “Full of Light” or something to that effect, since art and photography would be very difficult (if not impossible) without light.
“Bookworms” – where you visit a wide range of bookshops, spending your voucher (if you love books you’ll be in heaven!)
They look great – my Mum is really hard to buy for so maybe I’ll give one of those a go!
My entry is: ‘Skyline’ all things that show off how gorgeous Sydney can be from above or high up, such as the centerpoint tower revolving restaurant, the harbour bridge climb, maybe a helicopter ride over the city, etc
Hmmm. How about a Mother & Daughter category, where you and your teenage daughter have a chauffeur-driven city shopping trip (with shopping thrown in of course), delish lunch at Plan B, followed by a relaxing massage, night in a nice hotel with a show and some dinner, followed by choccies at Lindt? Expensive I know but such fun.
My suggestion is ‘Night on the Town’ which could include Cinema and/or dinner and/or hotel and/or cocktails and/or theatre
I would love to receive this package as a gift
What about “Family Fun”? I like the idea of being able to give a gift like this to a family so they can “choose their own adventure”. What a neat idea this whole thing is- a way to give the gift of special memories to someone!
Exotic, Eccentric and Erotic!
Growers visits…I always try to find a visitable farm when I travel to see how it happens and sample the produce (e.g. wasabi farm in Christchurch, coffee farm on Norfolk Island, cheese producer in Tassie). Always super-interesting and yummy!!
Hmm, tricky. The obvious ones seem to be taken. How about a “Tree Hugger” themed one, including locally sourced organic fruit/vegetable boxes, specialty goods like local honey, chocoloate or wine, a dinner/stay on an organic farm/vineyard, maybe a choice of a few books or magazines on seasonal and local produce.
I would like to see a “Child Within” box set – it would have things like ice cream tastings, tickets to luna park, a trip to the zoo, or maybe even circus school – all for the grown ups who like to escape from being a grown up every now and then!!!
I would suggest a Design Box, where people can pick design objects, or guided visits for example to the Opera House etc.
How about “Shopaholic” ? you could choose from different shopping tours/experiences and have the opportunity to shop at speciality shops. These smart boxes sound like a great idea
What a great idea! Thanks for saving my life! LOL
“DANCING LIKE THE STARS” containing vouchers for couples to attend short courses in Ballroom, Latin or Street Salsa dancing etc at the many dance studios there currently are.
(And to burn off those extra calories gained after giving in to temptations to do what your blog is preaching…)
I reckon a ‘Gothic’ range… with ghost tours in the rocks or historic cemetery tour, coupled with dinner at a restaurantat the Beach House at Nielsen Park, overlooked by Greycliff House, one of the few examples of neo -gothic styled architecture in Sydney.
Pick A Park for kids, I visualise a Smart Box for Children with great things for kids to do such as Museum, Aquarium, Luna Park just to name a few. Children would love picking their own treat
How about “GAY ABANDON” for those of us so inclined (myself included.) I feel the pressing need to be relaxed, pampered, food and drink spread before me and my man. Especially at this time of year when so many gays and lesbians have a hard time; when just about everything is targetted at families and we might feel a little outside of all that.
The BFF Box. Best Friends Forever. I always struggle to give my best girlfriends something for Christmas or Birthday. A wonderful lunch with a bottle of something crisp and dry….
I’m thinking “romantic getaway” vouchers to be redeemable at the hotel/guesthouse of your choosing. Wish I’d heard about these vouchers before – great idea
“Y-Gen” or “Z-Gen” boxes – just how hard is it to buy for 16-18 year olds? So this package provides the choice of: cafes, yuppy restaurants, entertainment venues, technology and hifi shops, magazine subscriptions. Ooooh nice!
Barista Break where you learn the art of making fabulous coffee
Just like you! box for kids! Yes, kids want to be just like mummy and daddy they love there baby mock-cino’s, there little tea cups and chocolates and little sandwiches, children love all this food to so I think a box for them would be perfect they love to pretend to be just like us!
What about rags to riches – with vouchers for slothes shops – so often as a parent you spend time on what your children wear and run out of money for yourself!
Groceryaholic- where you get to browse through different ethnic grocery stores, with a gift card in the form of a VISA to boot!
Just a good old fashioned entertainment, a show and dinner nothing expensive with an option of a show in town or gold class tickets
What excellent ideas. My suggestions….High Flyers; Extreme Action….for the more active and sensation seekers among us?
I’d call mine “A Day in the Life” and it would be a culture-themed package; Guided market shop with ingredient explanation, maybe an afternoon cooking class including lunch, then perhaps some cultural museums and then dinner at an awesome restaurant of that culture
Other things that come to mind that could be included are dressing up (in a Japanese kimono or Indian sari perhaps?)and dance instruction (who hasn’t wanted to try bellydancing or learn some Bollywood moves?)
I think “The First Date” something that involves a romantic outing say dinner and a movie… or a picnic hamper… I don’t think that it would have to be used as a first date but something that couples could use to shake things up a little!
A lovely cruise on the habour with some lunch and drinks included. Sit back and watch the world go by.Bliss.
how about a “chocoholics dream” people could be given all sorts of chocolates to taste from all over the world followed by some pampering including a choc mud mask and a chocolate moisturiser
Well so many good ones are taken – so many imaginative minds out there. My suggestion will show my American roots – but I can live with that. How about something for those individuals who like to treat their dog. It can be vouchers for cafes that are dog friendly, vouchers for dog treats and toys and finally perhaps for something to do with training – like a Cesar Millan show?
I just realized how geeky I am!
Pamper Hamper – Aromatherapy massage for two with a champagne and strawberries hamper.
How about the “No Pressure” range – for a girl or guy who’s interested in someone, but is too shy to ask them out on a ‘date’…so, they could ask them to go with them on one of these experiences. Something that doesn’t make you think of ‘first date’ – maybe a bridge climb, or cooking class or something that wouldn’t make the other person super suspicious about it being a ‘date’, but rather a day out with a friend – no pressure to date at all!
What about Sinful Chocolate? An experience for 2 to spend a day with some of the finest chocolatiers. The experience will include tasting, making and of course some take home chocolates too…YUMMM!
I would say a Vintage Deluxe – A shopping day taking you to great vintage stores. As well as a guide on how to shop vintage and other useful tips
Fruits for all season- selection of fruits depending on your favorite seasons (winter fruits, summer fruits (yummm), spring fruits and autumn fruits). Anyone can get healthy and enjoy the best of their favorite season!
“Epicurean Odyssey” – tickets for personalised food + drink tours that range from more cultural experiences such as a cabramatta food tour, to say a sweet tour of each city’s best spots for cakes and sweet things. I don’t about Melbourne, but Sydney’s basic one (in the CBD) could include visits to Lindt, Max Brenner, Guylian and La Renaissance, and you get to sample treats at each. The walking in between should burn off some calories!
What a super idea, especially for husbands like mine that are too busy or never have any idea what to buy, it’s all too hard for them poor dears,LOl. I like your ‘Urban Princess’ box and would have probably suggested something similar. So, without getting too carried away or the prices would become too high, I would suggest a ‘Housework-Free day for Mum’,as we mums work hard all year round and it would be nice to get up to a lovely breakfast,shower,dress and leave for a delicious lunch , knowing that all will be done when we return. A little like the fairytales where little elves or other impish creatures busy themselves through the night and complete all the chores. Bliss
I immediately thought ‘family fun’ then saw it was the first comment post on the list. I guess another idea could be online shopping spree which could be a variety of items. Including online specialty food and kitchen stores, fruit delivery, cupcakes etc. Yum now I want one.
So many great ones were taken so….
How about “Pub Grub”…obviously something along the lines of great pub food. Balmain would be a great place to start!
Dear Lorraine, I just wanted to say hi! Ive read all your archives to get me up to date. I just wanted to thankyou for helping to inspire me to eat again after being so sick. Reading your blog each day really gives me something to look forward to as well as some great ideas as we lived in similar ares in Sydney. Congratulations on such a wonderful site. All my love
Wow there are so many fantastic suggestions – I feel sorry for you having to pick!
Um, I’d go for Cinema Buff package – you’d have a tour to see where famous movies/tv series have been shot in Sydney/Melbourne, for example cruise round the harbour like they do in Mission Impossible, or hang out at the Carlton Football club Underbelly style, then have food at a restaurant featured in a movie, like the Italian places in Looking for Alibrandi etc, and finish the day off going to a gold class movie showing.
hi lorraine
we have the same system here in France adn for isntance you can offer nice cooking lessons by some grand chefs !! nice present I would like to receive !!
here it is freezing so much i guess it is beautiful in Syndey !! cheers from paris Pierre
‘The Weekender Pack’ which could have anything from romantic B&B getaways, wine tours, fishing tours (for the outdoorsy types), massage/day spas (for the indoorsy types), sightseeing things to do in cities, museums as well as including family stuff like the zoo, cinemas, theme parks etc. Could even include hire cars and travel company vouchers.
Wow, love this gift idea. How about Martini’s. Stirred or shaken, so many fun flavors.
This would make the perfect Christmas gift! Another fabulous giveaway, Lorraine!
“Let there be Cake”….desserts and great cakes! Think Zumbo, Papas (Haberfield), Planet Cake (maybe a short day course with these wonderful and talented people!).
dreaming desserts… a day of eating sydney best desserts…..
dreaming desserts… a day of eating sydney’s best desserts…..
Ooh, I have another idea – a box for music fans, so there’d be vouchers for concerts or operas or music lessons, or to be used in music shops (the ones selling musical instruments) o CD shops. I was going to call this one Tone Deaf, but that doesn’t seem right…
My second thought – Indie Adventures that would include vouchers for independent clothes and jewellery as well as maybe independent fine foods and chocolate businesses.
I would suggest a Charity Champion box that could contain information on where all the great charity op shops and gift shops were with the experiences being directly related to a charity, eg. helping out at a food van, visiting sick children in hospital, planting trees – whatever cause took the heart of the recipient and a charity that was willing to be profiled in the box and participate. The gift voucher aspect would of course be a donation to the charity! The perfect gift for someone who has everything.
I would love a “Day in the life of” experience.
Opportunities would include spending a day with someone who does for a living something that you would like to have a go at. Kind of like work experience opportunities but for grownups who would like to spend a day in someone elses shoes. Of course you could throw in other things to make sure its a fun day
For instance:
Day in the life of:
- a food blogger!
- a carpenter
- a professional chef
- a market gardner
- a brewer
- a vitner
- a photographer
- a wedding planner
- a cake designer
- an organic farmer
The mystery box- could be a accomodation voucher, restaurant voucher, movie tickets, grocery voucher- will you take the mystery box?
Oh such a fab gift…so great to send to friends in those state. How abt one for the “Hapless husband/BF” with lots of different packages from cheap stuff like nail, spa packages, chocolate and high tea to jewellery vouchers…
Great idea. What a fabulous friend you must be to be so thoughtful.
My suggestions are
Aussie Adventure – Uniquely Aussie Experiences
Father & Son – things the boys can do together
Mother & Me – Something for Mum and daughter (or Son)
Mum to Be – pampering for the Mum to be
Bride to Be – pampering for the future bride
Makeover Magic – a make up/clothes styling experience
Diva for a Day – you get the idea
Thought of something not suitable for everyone, but maybe some will like it. “The Scary Stuff” – ghost tour, night at haunted house, horror movie marathon, etc. Definitely not something for me, but I know of people who just love the thrill :p
Mystery for all-
A mystery experience as Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marples or Nancy Drew. Good birthday gift to the smart/inquisitive detective!
How about “No Longer Lonesome”…where recently divorced ladies (or men – I’d be thinking separate packs for men & women) can pick something to make them feel good about themselves and meet & have a fun day with other ladies (or men) who have recently gone through similar experiences. Things like high tea, shopping tour, and glamour photography for women, and bridge climbs, Harley rides & hot laps in a V8 car for the men.
Renew Us box – a special box created to rewnew “tired worn-out” marriages, so maybe it would have a ceremony for the couple, included could be commitment cards, the couple would have to decide what their relationship needed and commit to making time for each other etc.
I think ‘arts day out’ package would be good for free entrance to 3 museums,art galleries,etc from a range to choose from. This would include entry to any special exhibitions on at the time and a meal at the museum/art gallery cafe.:-)
SUPER SPORTING ADVENTURE
Golf @ Luxury Resort Golf Course i.e. Pacific Dunes or Magenta Shores or Kooindah Waters
WHITE WATER RAFTING @ Penrith or Sydney Test CRICKET/ODI/Twenty20 in a Corporate Box.
A super experience for the sporty person in your family.
What a creative take on ceasar salad. I love ceasar salad, and love soup, so one would conclude that this must be delicious.
How about “Cheeky Fun” package for gifts for couples and hens/bucks present ideas?
What about a “Charity” category where you could choose from a range of charities to donate your gift voucher to? Very alturistic I know… but ’tis the season.
How about “TOOTH-FAIRY DELIGHT” giving a range of sweet treats, like ben&jerrys, sparkle, zumbos,Chocolateria and (a cheeky twist) a dentist’s checkup!
Now the former suggestions I’d really be in to. I’m not sure about the final one though!!!
What a “Smartbox” idea!! My entry would be “Food-Crawl” similar to a pub crawl but with food, where you can experience canapes/light meals from a list of fine restaurants.
Scents & Centsability
Vouchers for perfume shops, florists and nurserys. Wether it be for scented candles, cut flowers or vegetable seedlings every one would be happy with this smartbox.
I love the idea of experience vouchers! My suggestion is “Behind the Scenes” – a tour of a top restaurant kitchen, followed by a delicious tasting menu. It could also be extended to tours of museums, gardens, etc. I’m always fascinated by what happens in the Staff Only areas
How about a culture crawl – a bit of art such as drawing or painting followed by an all you can eat High tea in the afternoon (has to be good value, so the more food the better – asians would like this)
Ho about a charity box? at this time of year most of us are so hell bent on consumerism and what we can get, why dont we give back?
the box could contain a donation to a selection of charities that you can choose from_ such as oxfam gifts or St Judes school in Tanzania( run by a nice Aussie lady) and a afternoon volunteering at a homeless shelter/soup kitchen/old folks home/migrant centre etc etc..
What a fantastic idea!
My suggestion would be “Bake your cake and eat it too”.. Ideally for the baking enthusiast where they will be able to learn how to bake cakes, pastries etc from top patisserie eg Adriano Zumbo, La Renaissance Patisserie, Bourke Street Bakery etc
“Experience life without technology”- the idea is to have 1 day of experience without any technology; by remote island, by deep forest, by high up in the mountain or by deep in cave. It should be interesting experience/experiment!
What about one that gives you a sense of the dominant cuisine per suburb?
What about “The Boy Box”? I struggle to buy for boys the most as guys tend to have everything they need and dont “want” things like us girls do! It could be a tour of a brewery, followed by a pot and parma at a great pub.
Experience the multiculturism of Australia. A box on all things (food, performance, clothes, transport etc) from China, Germany, India, Japan, US etc will be fun.
The Teach-Me box. Allowing (or pushing) the recipient to learn something they have always wanted to learn – cooking, another language or any other hobby really.
‘busy baking pack’ – includes vouchers for kitchen shops, (sometimes you just need to get the right gear)cookbooks and pastry making stuff!!
I love picnics, so what about…
‘A basket of goodies’
This could be for couples or families. It could be for a special occassion…eg b’day or anniversary. It could have a theme. Ideas of places to go.
I would love to get this as a pressie.
I would suggest an entertianment centred box, with tickets to the theatre, and jazz venues, and concerts etc
“Romantic Date” where you can choose from a number of options aimed towards couples and romance!
Bush Tucker, or similar. And it would have to include Mark Olive’s amazing icecream!
“Domestic Bliss” for all those things/services to decorate your home, kitchen or just getting that extra helping hand with the mundane chores… and could extend to babysitting services for a night off from the kids…
“I’m Going Nutty!” where you tour all the nut-makers in the city (sampling included with a lovely selection of nuts in a gift bag at the end, including discount coupons for future purchases)!
My range would be called “La Dolce Vita” or “Bellissimo”and so of course would include all things Italian.
.Dinner at A Tavola plus watch them make their handmade pasta in the afternoon and Aperitivo at Omerta, across the road before dinner, perhaps a Negroni or Prosecco.
.Italian Language Lessons for those hoping to travel to Italy.
.A guided tour of Haberfield or Leichhardt in Sydney or Lygon Street in Melbourne.
.Italian cooking classes
.A gorgeous Gelato cake from Gelato Messina for that special occassion
.Tickets for the Italian Film Festival
.Afternoon tea at the Illy Cafe
.Purchase from the beautful Illy range of coffee machines like the Francis Francis for that Italian experience everyday at home
.Baci chocolates
.Dinner at the North Bondi Italian or Icebergs with gorgeous views of the beach
.A fabulous book on Italian food and travel. Amongst my favourites are Spring in Sicily, My Amalfi Coast, Italian Joy
The list of amazing Italian experiences in Sydney and Melbourne is endless. Ciao
“Toddler-tastic!”; a day especially designed for your toddler, with visits to the state’s best outdoor playgrounds, then an indoor play cafe for lunch. Lots of fun for the littlies!
I would love to see a CHOCOHOLICS box with Chocolate tours, vouchers for specialised Chocolate shops and Cafes
the Box could look like a box of chocs with a gorgeous RED BOW!
Thanks Lorraine for the opportunity to enter these competitions
Romantic Rekindling Box and inside it would be some ‘toys, candles, matches – the long tapered ones, incense sticks, a couple of romantic comedy DVDs and of course the book called Joy Of Sex.
Like several other people my initial thought was for a “Family Fun” theme but as this was taken I thought what about an “Overseas Odessey” theme with various overseas destinations to choose from eg China, Vietnam, Japan, India, Italy, etc. These packages could be tailored to be family or even school excursion friendly to suit children who’ve learnt about different countries at school. An information leaflet/booklet could be included with special highlights/facts about the country chosen.
China could include a visit to the Chinese Gardens in Darling Harbour, a visit to China Town, dragon boat racing and Yum Cha.
Vietnam could include a visit to the Vietnamese foodie shops/markets in Cabramatta, Vietnamese cooking classes and a Vietnamese banquet.
Japan could include origami and calligraphy lessons, sushi making lessons and a Teppanyaki banquet. Kids won’t believe they will have food thrown at them to catch!
India could include a Bollywood film, an Indian banquet and belly dancing lessons.
Italy has already been comprehensively covered by Natalie in Post 90.
Special packages could be put together to coincide with annual national festivals such as Chinese New Year, ThanksGiving and, for the adults, Oktoberfest.
“Film Fanatic” where you tour DVD shops, see a movie at the cinema, visit the office of a film production company, then a behind the scenes tour of a cinema, including a look in the projectionists room!
Game Geek – where you can try before you buy, any game on any & every console available & even get a generous discount too!!
Rub-Up: Absolute nude indulgence. Being massaged all over by the earth bound God of your choice, who follows your every direction, doing exactly as you direct him to – except for sexually explicit things of course!! Offering an enormous range of healing & herbal oils, balms & massage fragrances. An Adonis for every taste!!!
Floral fest. An indulgence of beautiful flowers & floral displays, where you are taught what & how to grow plants suitable to your suburb, about edible plants, display & drought tolerant plants & then get to bring home several bunches that take your fancy.
‘Child-Free’: where they close off an entire shopping centre or complex for like minded, child free couples, wanting to enjoy am utterly inguldgent shopping spree & expedition, without other peoples mistakes, screaming, throwing tantrums, yelling, running about & getting under YOUR feet. I imagine it to be absolute heaven on earth.
With a houseful of men here
I’d suggest
MALE ORDER – a selection of tickets to sports events, a charter fishing trip, camping vouchers, pub meals or family dining, horseback ridig or racemeetings, wine tastings – something for either father’s and sons, or best mates to enjoy!,
So many great ideas, here’s my second one. “Nanny in a Box” for the stressed-out parents who need time out from their kids. haha A special nanny for the day picked from a reputable baby-sitting service, would allow young and not-so-young couples to have a quality day/night out.
I think a Sydney romance package would be great – a gourmet picnic hamper, a boat ride to a secluded harbour spot, a nice bottle of bubbles, and a gorgeous bunch of flowers.
TV for Two to complete the ‘for two’ series which includes a luxurious film experience complete with bubbles, red carpet and a gorgeous dress!
DIVINE DEGUSTATION
I’d happily pass up food the day before to save myself for this exquisite treat
Christmas is over so how about something special for Easter.
* Children’s activity box.
Egg colouring.
Craft and colouring activities.
Chocolate making.
* ‘Easter Extravaganza’
This would be a much more creative, interesting gift to give AND receive than a box of chocolates!
How about a range for Franciphiles called “Ooh La La” or “Bonjour”. It could include
.a beautiful box of macaroons or other delights from La Renaissance in The Rocks
.Gorgeous French lingerie
.Dinner at my favourite French restaurants- Tabou, Marque, The Little Snail,La Guillotine, Claudes,La Brasserie, Becasse, Guillaume at Benelong, Mere Catherine or Sel et Poivre
.Dinner at Galileo and a night at the luxurious Observatory Hotel
.French Lessons at Alliance Francaise to increase your sexiness
.Tickets for the French Film Festival
.Anything from the lovely French homewares stores Genevieve Lethu or Ma Maison en Provence
.A croquembouche from La Renaissance or Croquembouche Patisserie Botany to celebate the special occasion
.A spectacular selection of handmade chocolates from Belle Fleur at Petersham and Balmain or Lindt chocolates in Martin Place
.Gooey selection of amazing French cheeses and Champagne
.French books such as French Essence and My French Life
.Of course French perfume or colonge
Tres Magnifique!!!!!!
My favourite all time thing is Everything Japanese-y !! So I would suggest a “Jap Sensory Experience Bonanza” with treats and gifts to name a few and including a traditional keiseki japanese sit-down lunch/dinner, jap sweet treats, pretty little gorgeously-wrapped gifts such as blotting paper, or mini kokeshi dolls, etc and a jap spa experience using japanese-inspired blends of botanicals and creams and face masks! and maybe even an origami class thrown in for good measure
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Modern Husbands and it would have everything a husband needs to be a good husband in today’s modern times.
Party Box
A box filled with party caterers and venues (for children or adults) to make planning a party that little bit easier.
The Music Madness Box- For those of us who love music. Vouchers to places like JBHI, the Big day out, ticket tek to choose your own concert, itunes vouchers – I have lots of friends who love music but have very selective tastes. This way they can choose themselves.
i love japanese food and a lot of the asian cuisines! it would be good to promote them to the western culture and hence i would suggest a range called “Oriental Goodness” – which would be promoting at lot of the asian good eats in NSW and VIC!
Extending on the charity theme, how about a ‘voluntary experience’ for those who want to try their hands on different practical hands-on ways to volunteer that may not require a monetary donation
Entry No 3:
A Valentine’s Day SmartBox for Him/Her, that would take all the worry out of planning for the most romantic day of the year! Good for time and/or idea poor individuals.
ooh – I’m coming late to this but this is a cool concept!
How about Signature City which have options that ‘define’ experiences that make up that city or area?
I see from their website that they have lots of different locations so it would be great to give this to friends visiting interstate or travelling to another area.
We have friends that just moved interstate and I would love to give them a taste of their city to kickstart their new life!
‘Exotic Escapades’ – a range of exotic experiences and food/drinks?
A Spring Clean box!
Includes vouchers for a cleaning service!
“BEAUTIFUL BABY BELLIES”
“BELLYBUGS” or “BELLYBEANS” for all those gorgeous pregnant girls. It should include…
.Fabulous maternity wear
.Relaxing massage, after the necessary waxing for all those spots you can’t see for yourself anymore!!!
.Pedicure, for the same reason as above!!
.Housecleaning service to assist with the “nesting”
.Babysitting Service
.Weekend away for the “Babymoon”
.Freezer full of delicious gourmet meals for when you couldnt possibly cook
.Gentle yoga or Pilates classes to prepare your body for childbirth
.Photography session so you have a photograph of how radiant you were during pregnancy and for your child when they are older
.Belly Cast
.French Champagne to celebrate after the birth
.Beautiful body products
Shoes and Handbags obsession box!
LOVE IT. Along the same lines as Nigella, I would love to see an “It’s All About Me” box. Containing pampering and indulgent treats and surprises it would make a great gift or a terrific pick-me-up for those not so good days we all have.
A box of love-
Choices of donation to various charities (RedCross, Cancer Council, UNICEF etc). This way the buyers get to read about all the fantastic work of the charities and decide which charity they wish to donate the “box of love” to.
‘Internet Cafe’ Box…sit, eat, blog all for free..perhaps as you travel!
How about a “girls night in” package full of chocolates, biscuits for dunking and nibbles to eat with chick flicks.
Blokes Night Out.
Throw in beers, footy, billiards, pub food and snackies (blokes sometimes have simple tastes!). It doesn’t sound as interesting or “tempting” as the girls version BUT if you can get your dad, brother, hubby and/or boyfriend to go out and have fun, it will at least give you an excuse to indulge in some Girls Night In (with mum of course!)
GET FIT FOR TWO
- Choose from a variety of different sports activity for two, follow by a nice pampering package to recover all the muscle and calories burnt.
“Does not sound like a fun box, but think of this as the first step to a healthy future, plus the soothing massage and food after the session
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An experience called ” All the Singles Ladies”, celebrating ourselves and our independence. Sipping on champers, getting mani/pedis, and pigging out with delicate hors de vours!
Adventure for Two- choices of different experience; rock climbing, sky diving, bungee jumping, hot air balloon etc.. for the daring couple.
Aussie Peak: Unique experiences of Australia’s best food including farm-hopping and picking your own fruit like blueberry picking at a blue-berry farm, fish and chips on Bondi Beach and trips to iconic Sydney restaurants like Icebergs, the Summit and Zumbo’s.
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