Win a Smartbox
Thanks to Smartbox, we have a Table for Two box worth $129.95 to give away..read on to find out how.
Smartbox is a new innovative gift idea in Australia. Four themes, seven boxes and more than 500 activities!
It’s is often a real challenge to buy a thoughtful gift for a loved one or a friend, especially when time is limited and you aren’t quite sure where to start! The great thing about the Smartbox concept is that gift givers can tailor the gift by themed category, but recipients still have the freedom to choose exactly which gift they’ll enjoy the most.
With up to 100 different activities or escapes at locations across New South Wales and Victoria, Smartbox has an experience that even the tricky recipient will love and whatsmore, all Smartbox gifts purchased online include the option to have the Smartbox delivered directly to the receiver.
Smartbox is calling on YOU to help expand their range of Smartbox themes! The gift giving company already has 7 boxes with themes that include Table for Two, Temptations for Two, Wine Getaways, Unique Getaways, Serenity, Extreme, and Adventure – now they are looking for new ideas!!
What theme would you like to see a whole Smartbox dedicated to?
The most creative (and realistic!) answer will win a Table for Two Smartbox, so you can take your friend or loved one for a gourmet 3-course meal to a Smartbox partner restaurant of your choice.
To enter, simply tell us In 25 words or less what your unique Smartbox idea is and why you think it would take off in Australia.
Competition open to Australian residents only. Entries close 11/02/2010 at 6pm
Filed Under: Competitions • Shopping
I would love a Cozy Cafe or similar – indulge in coffee and desserts in a trndy cafe inn your city. Who wouldn't want cheesecake!
As a mother of four and part of a family with no disposable income, something like “Fun for the whole family” (weekend or overnight packages for families) would be an absolute winner.
“I Always Wanted To Learn…”. The smartbox can contain short courses in leisure activities such as photography, cake decorating, or a variety of cooking classes.
A personal chef for 30 days,
Will be the new craze!
Learn to make and prepare food,
Will make you feel good!
A beach getaway- a beachside stay, combined with fun beach side activities and as part of the package learn to surf, snorkle, dive, shark dive.
“Night in for Two”, all the options to have a romantic night at home. Baby sitters, meal, movie, wine, etc
DESTINATION SKY HIGH : a beautiful sunrise balloon ride for 2 over your city or in a colourful valley, followed by champagne breakfast.
How about a box that allows you to choose a “volunteering experience”?
Many people these days want an experience that helps them to grow as a person whilst helping others – just look at the huge increase in holidays to Vietnam/Cambodia/India etc that allow” holidaymakers” to help build villages,teaching orphans, helping elephants etc – Why not encourage people to choose similar experiences in Australia? After all…..charity begins at home!
Just for kids box – gift ideas for places like the zoo, adventure parks, go-carts, circuses, or even craft ideas like build-a-bear workshops.
Decorate your home on the cheap. Everyone wants a beautiful home but sometimes we need inspiration and this would be very handy for many people.
I think a great smart box idea would be a Wildlife one, with all the great wildlife attractions in it and listing all national parks.
Theatre and Shows – A smart box which lists the current productions our beautiful cities always have on offer.
For the Girls/Boys..breaks that are gender specific so you can indulge without the husbands/wives/partners.
Discounts and special deals for galleries, exhibitions and antique trails. Gift certificates could include complimentary coffee, discounts off products and entry prices.
A book entitled “Four hours of peace”. A book detailing different activites, places of care, and other options available to parents that guarantee at least four hours of peace and quite from your children. It would be a number one seller.
Domestic Duties Box alot of mums would love a break from general household duties so anything like that would help.
what to do with triplets 9 months old how to entertain how to put them in routine how to survive as a family etc
Family Fun – Why have a gift suitable for just one?!
In the current economic climate a smart box for 'Frugal Fun' would be ideal – suggesting that the best things in life are free!
Home & Lifestyle. Things that will be useful domestically, cooking classes, cleaner for a month, art and craft lessons, car service, gardening service.
Hair and Beauty Makeover Smartbox that allows you to choose a makeover from a variety of hair and beauty salons for any special occasion.
Eco Escapes — the best of the most eco-friendly places to visit.
Comedy Smartbox
Giving you a choice of over 50 different comedy events around the state including hilarious comedian shows, daring stage production and comedy cruises.
Glamour photograph – includes hair, makeup and set of photos. For Xmas I gave this to my daughter but had to search around to find it.
A new mum or just hatched one for new mums or bubs. Then the new mum can choose what she needs whether its clothes, nappies or an evening out.
HELPING HAND – Gardener, Chef, Cleaner, Nanny, Mr Fix-it etc, you chose
Romance and Kids. How to be combine the pair when u have young children.
How about a Hire a Babysister for a night experience, which comes with a deluxe dinner for two at restaurant of your choice!
Pamper pack,hot rock massage – things you would love but would not necessarily buy for yourself – An indulgence pack – A chef for a week, an unclutterer, anything that you would like but you wouldn't do it for yourself – you always do this sort of thing for someone else………why not this self?
I'd like to see cafes showing where you can go that is dog friendly!
Party planner hire- childrens/teenage or birthday.
Chauffeur for the weekend.
Smart box – replenish. Recipients of this prize would be given a package focusing on health, relaxation and beauty i.e afternoon at a health spa.
A fun circus workshop, to learn a new skill to entertain your family and friends
A Smartbox- : “Happy Happy”… things included in it that could help make two people smile or/and laugh. It's important to be happy.
“Inner Peace” – Yoga Retreat, Meditation, Natural Healing etc – You only have to attend a natural health exhibition to see how popular these have become.
a no nonsense gourmet picnic for two.
a day in the life of smartbox (the recipient gets to volunteer with an organisation to undertake project work)
Out of the box river cruise
Many of our cities and towns are located on rivers in Australia. Most have companies that offer cruises. Information about what's available id difficult to find. Out of the box could offer an experience for people to enjoy. When I think “out of the box” I think pleasure, relaxation and fun!
Heatstroke hideaway – places to have fun when Australia has one of those hot days again.
An Adult Lovers Box. Classy lingerie vouchers, fun and sexy things for partners to spice up occasions like anniversaries and valentines day coming up!
The Pokie Package – indulge yourself at the local club and sink this gift into the pokies – hours of fun spending your friends and rellies money!
“Just Cruisin”
With cruises including for instance dolphin/whale watching cruise, dinner or show cruise, the fun boat style of cruise or eco cruise.
Most people enjoy spending time on the water and this gives people versatility in their options.
As we live in a warmer climate, I love to see one called Winter Wonderland – for dreamy places to visit and things to do in a colder climate.
Dining in for two – A selection of Gourmet recipes made for only two people so no messy left overs just genuine, romantic, delicious food!
I think a reconnecting with partners smartbox like sensual massage and different techniques and romantic setting etc.
A box that has ideas of how to rekindle the romance in your relationship after 28 years of marriage.
“Country versus City” A “working farm” stay for city slickers, or a “city living experience” for country folk. Experience each others lifestyle.
Cutting Corners! in the “efficiency” context, not just in the lazy way – Fill it up with all those helpful little handy hints & old wives tales, that actually serve purpose:
IE: The easiest way to get a Doona, back into is cover / How to kep the cat from destroying the fly screens etc etc…
I would love a gluten-free package as both my partner and I have difficulty finding gluten-free restaurants, especially for desserts other than ice-cream! If an interesting menu and options were put together to take the embarrassment and hassle out of having to ask waiters and chefs about special dietary requirements it would be fabulous and no doubt popular for celiacs ;)
Girl Time – experiences to enjoy with a girl friend.
A childminding smartbox would be a great gift to allow afriend a little break.
A day of fun and activities for dog-lovers.
Too often us doggie lovers have to leave our babies at home.
How about lunch outside of a beautiful restaurant/cafe followed by some sort of fun activity both humans and animals can enjoy.
'A night to remember' smartbox with an amazing city view, amazing food and wines, plus music to dance the night away!
What about ghostly tours, a meal and a night either touring historic homesteads or staying with the ghosts of the past.
My smartbox choice would be one dedicated to activites for the school holidays like cinemas, tenpin bowling, theme parks, family getaways etc..
a '5 star mini break' book with options for a night in one of our many beautiful 5 star hotels in Oz.
All things Auzzie – An adventure to one of the beautiful places that make us call Australia home. Imagine climbing the harbour bridge, day in the blue mountains, show at the opera house….Magic!
What about having a Mystery Smartbox? It could be one of the boxes listed above or one of the other great comments. Would be great not knowing what you could be in for :)
My unique Smartbox idea is a Beauty Box containing beauty treatments such as haircut/style; facial; manucure and pedicure for women/men whom need pampering.
A 'Classy Classes' box – with cooking, flower arranging, makeup classes and some time with a stylist – a perfect gift for a classy lady
to be sent on a pampering exsperience and dinner for two would be the best of 2 worlds as not only would your tummy be indulged but your body would be emerced to the relaxing ideas that move the sences
“Health Kick” : exercise/fitness activities, cooking classes, organic shop vouchers, personal trainers, and lifestyle getaways! For fitness fanatics and those trying to get healthy!
Single's Smartbox – for activities that can be enjoyed alone (e.g. a flying lesson, session with a personal stylist) or as part of a group of singles (wine tours, mixed dinners) – a perfect gift for a large, and growing, demographic.
“Giving Box”..for kind people who give.. not receive..choose where your present goes ….(warm and fuzzy moments about donations inside) Great for Christmas……
'Relaxation for two' I'd love to see realistic ideas and suggestions for a couple to learn to relax together.
There has to be a girlies night one!
Aussie culture: a range of cultural experiences (the Opera House, Fort Dennison, Melbourne Zoo, MCG). Australians feel they don't know enough about their own culture!
What about a family favourites box? Seeing as alot of people these days have children and families Im sure it would interest them and gain the company a brand new customer range :)
It could have things like dinners for the whole family out, or it could have amusment parks or cave exploring, fossil hunting .. all sorts of fun things to bring the family together.
Chocolate – of course!
Not many can resist a full chocolate experience.
Outback Aussie. Learn to do things uniquely Australian- shearing sheep, mustering cattle, gold panning, etc. Tourists and Aussies alike enjoy the adventures of the outback.
Your friend is pregnant
The due date is near
“Bundle of Joy” –
The perfect Smartbox is here!
(baby needs and parent treats in a box)
Kid Kapers …Smart box theme full of family fun-filled activities for all ages, options for family sizes, types to suit all budgets.
Sport for 2 – a fun and healthy way to play sport or exercise together!
Child's Play for 2 – want to unleash that inner child within you… all the child activities to keep you young at heart…
A smartbox dedicated to the aged,
will make them feel loved, and less caged!
Well there is always that oe person i the family you never kow who to buy for now smart box has the answer this is legendary
New wardrobe in a box! Redesign your old clothes. Grab an old pair of jeans and transform them into a funky new pair of shorts or turn a bland old shirt into something that rocks. Turn old bras into halter necks bras for that dress you could never wear. Totally revamp your wardrobe on the cheap!
Skiing: gift certificates for lift passes, dining, and gear at Australian (and New Zealand?) resorts.
“Behind the Scenes” – provides the recipient with back-stage passes at the theatre or major events to meet the people we never get to meet.
Beer For The Boys
Incorporate a selection of breweries across the nation, with visits including an up-close tour of the brewery, tasting and a feed. They'll love it!
Adopt a Pet box, that shows you pictures of animals you can adopt and places buy one.
Seeing as it is Valentines Day soon, i think it would be great to have a Smartbox that can be given as a gift and classed as the Romance Smartbox. It could include dinner ideas, presents (home made or purchased), tips for the guys (seeing as most of the time they are the ones who need the help) and just the little things that really do make a difference in relationships!
Fabulous concept! Would love to see a theme for getaway family holidays for families on a budget -around Austalia with cheap eating and childminding-YAY!
A smart box of things you could give people that were sick in hospital or stuck at home
An 'Enrichment' box – to learn a new skill or trial a new hobby e.g. learn a language, art/drawing, interior design, photography, cooking, massage etc.
mind, body and soul smartbox – to cover lush indulgences like massages, education, bushwalks, natural escapes, yoga, spiritual awakenings.
The 'Blissful Brides' Smartbox: A choice of memorable and unique experiences for discerning hens looking to celebrate in style. Not an L-plate in sight!
My suggestion is a 'Home Box' for all those chores we all hate doing eg: hire a cleaner, a chef, a gardener etc
a perfect night, a voucher for dial a nanny for 24 hours and a dinner and movie/concert/theatre package for adults
A “Precious Memories” Smartbox,
Would help celebrate lives’ seasons
Offering photo packages
For every sort of reason
Like Glamour, Family, Engagement,
…Or simply ‘just because’! =)
I would go for a “Family Escapades” – incorporating fun for the whole family from newborns to 100yr olds
Rainy days Smart Box,
For those days where you think you couldn't possibly find anything exciting to do!
A bar tab in one of the top 50 bars in your capital city to share with your friends or use for a special event.
Smartbox for seniors!Senior's are the new Twenty-something's,out there to live life to the max,the second time around!
a chocoholics box, everything chocolate imaginable (in small portions of course)