How often have you received a gift that you hate or will never use (victim of that strange knick knack or odd toiletries set anyone)?

 

If you had a chance to choose your own present, which of the following would you pick?

 

1. Private cooking class/party

2. Photography lesson

3. Spa massage

4. Manicure/pedicure

5. Wine pairing

6. Clay shooting

I don’t know if you are like me. When it comes to birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day or other important day, I am always unsure what to buy for my loved ones. Especially if you have best friends with over 15 years of friendship, you start your first year giving them cups, photo frame and up till now, you would most probably be scratching your head for a gift with that surprise factor.

 

If you are spending money, why not change the way you gift–with a little bit of help from uniQgift (Facebook here). In time for the festive season, the gift experience maestros have unveiled their new line-up of boxed gift experiences, specially curated to be the ultimate answer for harried shoppers looking for pleasing stocking stuffers.

I had a chance to try out some out the unique experience at their preview all thanks to the folks from uniQgifts and Word of Art. I was first assigned to try out cooking classes by Cookyn Inc to prepare a simple tuna appetizer.

Here is Ming, the instructor from Cookyn Inc. Cookyn Inc is a contemporary lifestyle cooking school. Cooking is taught through Cookyn parties where participants get their hands dirty and work together to create a delicious meals. Many cooking tips and recipes are exchanged and new friendships are made.

Decorate them with some asparagus, carrot and cheery tomatoes. Drizzle some basil sauce (with coriander, salt, pepper and lime) onto the tuna and there you have it!

After enjoying a fun time cooking for everyone, I hopped by the massage section. I think I seriously need it, especially after the cheerleading competition. The 30 minutes shoulder massage by Lush Spa was definitely soothing and relaxing.

 

Lush Spa is one of Singapore’s best kept secrets. It is tucked away within the exclusive Singapore Polo Club, amidst lush grounds with horses trotting by. Rejuvenate with healing award winning spa treats frequently featured in lifestyle magazines. Each therapy suite comes with a own personal rain shower and steam.

And if you are a manicure addict, pamper yourself with customised manicures, pedicures and waxing services at Juup Nails. Different scrubs and lotions are offered to customers on every treatments.

You can also enjoy your complimentary snacks and entertainment while getting your hands done at Juup Nails along Somerset or Marina Bay Link Mall.

Incorporated in October 2008, uniQgift is a convenient one-stop shop offering 14 thematic gift packages under culinary “Eats and Treats”, “Body and Soul” wellness offerings, “On-the-Go” activities for those who prefer being hands-on and “Spoilt for Choice” multi-themed boxes, replete with exquisite experiences, suitable for all occasions.

 

There are also new twists to old favourites such as “Divine Desserts”, “Pamper Perfect”, “Bars and Brews” and “Thrillseeker”. It is the brainchild of two Frenchmen and one Singaporean who share the common interest of developing and introducing innovative gift ideas to the Asian consumer market.

So how does uniQgifts works?

 

The buyer picks the theme of the uniQgift box that suits the personality of the person he/she is offering to. No need to select the activity yet.

 

With the help of his/her uniQgift guidebook, the recipient makes his/her own choice and chooses his/her preferred activity amongst all the proposed activities.

 

No additional cost. The recipient then redeems his/her uniQgift certificate for the activity of his/her choice and enjoys the experience. Each gift certificate is from 6 to 18 months, leaving plenty of time for redemption.

 

The boxes are priced between SGD$38 (Divine Desserts) to SGD$268 (Fine Dining experience for two). They come festively decorated, so they don’t even need to be wrapped.

 

The full range of uniQgift experience boxes is available at HARRIS Bookstore (Great World City #02-22/24) and The French Bookshop (Turf City Shopping Mall #01-36). If you the those who does last minute shopping, uniQgift offers a complete and secure online ordering and delviery service with same day delivery on orders placed BEFORE 12PM.

Buy from: HARRIS Bookstore (Great World City #02-22/24) 
or The French Bookshop (Turf City Shopping Mall #01-36)
Order online: www.uniqgift.com
Tel: 6221 9552
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uniqgift/