“I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes. Christmas is all around us, and so the feeling grows. It’s written on the wind, it’s everywhere we go.” It seems like the past Christmas hasn’t ended yet and now it’s here again. It’s the season for giving and receiving again. Sometimes it’s a surprise gift, sometimes it’s what we wished for. Christmas will never pass without emptying our pockets. For Christians around the world, it’s always a tradition to give something at Christmas. And the happiest are the children who always expect to get a gift from their parents or relatives. But adults deserve to receive gifts, too, though they may be more expensive than children’s gifts. Forget thinking about gifts for your teens, they always tell what they want and get what they want, if they’re lucky.
I saw these boxes at the mall many times and I thought they were music CD’s or something. I was curious so I looked and browsed once to find out what’s inside the CD box. But to my surprise, they weren’t CD’s at all! They were gifts with different themes. Smartbox™, as what they’re called, is like giving away a gift by way of a memorable experience. The categories vary from culinary to entertainment and good for the whole family, couples or your friends. It’s not a physical gift of thing you’re giving but an experience of a lifetime. Smart, eh?
You may be surprised if you receive a Smartbox™ and perhaps you wouldn’t know what to do. But don’t panic cos it’s like a gift check in a form of a box though it’s more options to choose than the former. Like, if you receive a Table for Two Smartbox, you choose which restaurant from the list you will spend the voucher. The Smartbox comes with a little book where you will find the options list so you don’t need to sweat thinking about where to present the voucher.
I like this idea of giving a Smartbox™. I do like to receive any of it, too (wink). It’s available in most countries in Europe, the USA, Canada and Japan. But it’s expanding fast so it won’t take long and soon you’ll find those smart boxes in your country, too.
Filipino Recipes says
This is a really clever gift to give or receive. I like it Marlene.!
Marlene says
Like it, too! Hope it will be available in the Philippines din.
Amor says
Smart gift indeed specially to someone who’s celebrating her birthday in the next couple of days. 🙂
Kumusta? Busy mode ever, dito rin sis ko nagbabakasyon at ang aking site ay ‘suspended’ pero hopefully next week okay na.
Marlene says
Amor, sino kayang magbibigay sa kin nito, hehee!
Oo nga, I visited your site mga three times this week and I thought of asking you this weekend sana. It’s going to be a story to write on your blog, maybe.
Aha, kaya pala doble ang kabisihan mo ha.
Ule@ipod touch 3rd generation says
how much does it cost?
Marlene says
The cost varies from category to category. The one I posted costs £69, about $99.
Paul/ Entertainment tonight says
Ok na gift yan. Saan bansa ba puwedeng ipadeliver yung item?
Marlene says
Pwede dito sa Sweden, hehee! Europe, Canada, US and Japan lang muna.
Paul/ Entertainment tonight says
Sayang at hindi puwede sa Pilipinas. Di bale pagpunta ko sa ibang bansa ay bibili ako. LOL
Srivathsan G.K says
awesome idea and I really appreciate the brain behind this gift idea. Christmas is nearing and let me try this time..
Marlene says
Sure, you can check it in the malls and stores near you. Really worth the price.
Nona says
Birthday is coming soon…what’s the plan?…even without smartbox, i know you’ll celebrate your b-day, the best way you and Leif can possibly do,…and so is the coming Christmas…just wait, after this post they have already the idea what gift they’ll gonna give you this holiday…maayo na lang wa ko diha kay arang kamahal diay ana!…hehee…muahhh,muahhh!
Marlene says
My birthday, Non? Home dinner lang yata but I’ve told him already what I want, hahaa! Let’s see if he’ll buy it…..muahh!
bare root says
Fully agree with your post. Its best way to give and receive gifts. Always surprising gifts make more impact on such wonderful events. Thanks for sharing good post with all..
Marlene says
Thank you, too for dropping by and leaving a comment. I really appreciate it.
Praveen@Techperk says
Marlene,
Hey, nice and crisp. I like the way this has been crafted. Keep up the great work.
sernan says
ay.. great gift yan for me! 🙂
Ule@ipod touch 3rd generation says
thank you to give me idea to what to buy at christmass 🙂