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Adapting the Workplace for Millennials

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By Sarah Hinds-Friedl

Help the workplace adapt to millennials with our team building activities in Sydney! It's a great place to learn something new while connecting withHelp the workplace adapt to millennials with our team building activities in Sydney! It's a great place to learn something new while connecting with others. ...

Why You Should Take Up a New Hobby This Leap Year

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By Natalie Kemp

What to do this February leap year to improve your wellbeing, make social connections and make your life more interesting...

Intimate Learning and Teaching - the Power of Privacy

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By Classbento CTO

ClassBento's privacy options allow teachers to use secret venues, and gives students marvellous new ways to experience classes. So what'sClassBento's privacy options allow teachers to use secret venues, and gives students marvellous new ways to experience classes. So what's this all about, how would it be helpful, and how did we apply lessons from psychology research? Let's run through these options one by one and see.   We allow teachers to mask their teaching venue. In this case, a circle is shown on a map, with the venue’s real location hidden somewhere within the circle. The exact location is only revealed to paying students.   This allows teachers to use private venues like their home or private studios for classes, while allowing prospective students to know their rough location without compromising their privacy. These venues tend to be more convenient and cheaper for teachers, since they tend to be owned and used by teachers for other purposes. I’m personally uncomfortable with revealing my home address to strangers (strangers who pay me to be my students are the exception), so I use this option myself (1). There are of course other reasons why teachers may choose this option. For example, photography teachers may want to take students to their secret spots with the best angles, lighting and subject matter, and don’t want to reveal these to the general public.   We offer private classes to students for intimate learning. Specifically, students can book some classes privately (where enabled by the teacher), which will immediately make the class unavailable for future bookings by members of the public. Students can book private classes either just for themselves, or also on behalf of others. Teachers can offer their own venues and/or to travel to students. We can imagine some ways that this would benefit students (there are probably more): You want to take a date out to something a bit more interesting than dinner and a movie, and want an intimate experience (you may know the song ‘Tennessee Waltz’; it’s both a great song and a cautionary tale (2)) You don’t want outsiders intruding on your company team or family bonding time You are an introvert and don’t cope well in bigger groups (between a third to a half of us are introverts (3), including me) You are don’t want to be judged for your currently amateurish skills (like me with dancing, singing, painting, skateboarding, Spanish … okay basically everything). After all, if you think that you're being judged negatively, you'll often perform worse, compared to if you were by yourself or with just trusted others (like a patient teacher) (this has been proven by scientific experiments) (4) You want to express your creativity fully, especially in open-ended subjects like the visual arts; you want to minimise the 'peer pressure' to produce conformist output (5) You don't want random other people who aren't quite as advanced as you slowing down your learning   Of course, we offer 'public' options as well. Teachers can specify where their venues are to the public if they wish, and students can join public classes and meet new people if they wish (and if the teacher's class allows). Each option has its own advantages.   We hope you love our privacy options!     (1) Yes, I’m actually also a teacher on ClassBento. As to which one … that’s a secret for now (2) Listen to Patti Page’s lovely rendition at: youtube.com/watch?v=_Ek3eCbfqp0 (3) From "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking" by Susan Cain. A great read, highly recommended (4) The technical term from this is 'Evaluation apprehension'. It's a well researched theory in psychology. It's remarkably pervasive; a famous study showed that women perform worse in maths tests when their gender was implicitly brought to their attention, due to the women recalling the stereotype that they should be worse at maths than men (in this specific case, it's referred to as 'Stereotype threat', but now I'm going quite a bit off topic) - see Inzlicht, M.; Ben-Zeev, T. (2000). "A Threatening Intellectual Environment: Why Females Are Susceptible to Experiencing Problem-Solving Deficits in the Presence of Males" (5) This is related to the concept of 'Social desirability bias', which again is well established in psychology. Interestingly, studies suggest that this effect explains why men tend to artifically inflate the number of sexual partners they've had in self-reports, while women under-report theirs, to conform with the participants' view of what is socially acceptable. See Smith, T. W. (1992). "Discrepancies between men and women in reporting number of sexual partners: A summary from four countries", and Tourangeau, R.; Yan, T. (2007). "Sensitive Questions in Surveys" ...

Tea Brewing Versus Barista Workshops

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By ClassBento Team

If you decide you want to become a Barista, you’re in luck. There are tons of classes that offer all different types of Barista training. ButIf you decide you want to become a Barista, you’re in luck. There are tons of classes that offer all different types of Barista training. But what about people who don’t like coffee? Those who prefer a morning green tea rather than a latte? Whilst tea brewing classes are not as common as coffee courses, there are options. In this article, we’ll look the rising trend of tea brewing classes.   Tea Brewing Classes First of all, it’s important to understand exactly what a Tea Brewing class might look like. Though there are not as many of these classes as Barista courses, there are a few different types of tea-making courses:   Tea Brewing workshop At a standard Tea Brewing class you will learn the best way to brew loose leaf tea. The teacher will outline the best type of water, temperatures and methods to use for different types of tea. You’ll also learn about different equipment for brewing tea and when to use it.     Tea Sommelier After learning the basics of tea brewing, you can go on to learn how to become a tea expert. By navigating the history, culture and tasting notes of tea, you’ll be equipped to make recommendations for retail menus. Try out a workshop on how to make the right tea with chocolate or even tea with cheese. You’ll also come away with the ability to recommend food pairings for the tea.   Kombucha classes Take your tea brewing one step further and learn to brew Kombucha. This fizzy, fermented tea drink has gained popularity in recent years because of its touted health benefits and it tastes great! Kombucha is made by adding yeast bacteria to green or black tea and fermenting it. But don’t let us tell you how to do it, you’ll learn everything at a Kombucha making class.   Tea Specialist classes In the same way that Barista training will prepare you to enter the coffee industry, learning to be a tea specialist will help you get a job in a tea store. In this class you will learn the ins and outs of all the different types of tea. You will need a basic knowledge of tea brewing, which is usually included in these courses. With this foundation, you will be able to recommend products to customers based on their needs.     Tea or Coffee?   So now that you have a better idea of the topics and training you would cover in a Tea Brewing class. Should you learn how to perfect your tea brewing expertise or your coffee making prowess? which is better? Neither! Do both or do the one that you love! If you are looking into making a career move, smart money would be investing in a Barista training. There are more of these courses available and likely more jobs which need this knowledge. However, if you’re hoping to become a tea aficionado, whether as a hobby or profession, go for the Tea Brewing course and pour your heart and soul into it! ...

Inside a DIY Terrarium Class

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By ClassBento Team

Spoiler alert! If you'd like to discover the magic of terrarium making for yourself, go ahead and book yourself in, and read no further.  ButSpoiler alert! If you'd like to discover the magic of terrarium making for yourself, go ahead and book yourself in, and read no further.  But if you're curious about what exactly happens in a terrarium workshop, I'll be sharing my personal experience with you in detail.   Entree   I stepped into the Merchant and Green floristry, where the walls are adorned with flowers and shrubs of all kinds, ranging from classics like roses and tulips, as well as Australian natives, through to more exotic (at least for me) flora like cotton. I also learned that there was a Happy Plant in the corner, as well as a Mother-in-laws-tongue (yes, those are really their names! Interesting names for interesting plants. Scientifically, they are Dracaena sanderiana, and Sanseveria respectively). The space had a relaxing vibe. Perfect for stopping to smell the roses (yes, I did that literally too). A table sat in the centre of the room, on top of which were neatly organised terrarium ingredients, giving me a sneak glimpse into the fun ahead. I was greeted by Chris and Mitch from the Merchant and Green team, as well as the other students. Our hosts offered us beverages, and we got to know everyone through a bit of light conversation. We flipped through a little book that Chris had recently acquired, all about terrariums. It reminded me of a cookbook, with recipes for the various types of terrariums, containing detailed lists of ingredients, preparation steps, as well as inspiring and appetising photos. We put on our aprons, and dove eagerly into our first course.     Second course   Chris showed us the various glass containers we could build our terrariums in. We opted for large circular 'fishbowl' vases, though also available were triangular prisms (a bit more challenging), as well as smaller spherical containers, which can be hung. For those who have a bit more time to spare in a more advanced class, larger terrarium containers are a great choice for indulgence - they allow for more plants, and are perfect for events which you don't really want to end too early (think hen's parties and other special occasions, or a fun team outing). Chris explained that we'd be building up our terrarium in layers, and the purpose of each layer. We also saw a finished terrarium, 'one prepared earlier', to get a better sense of the end goal. The first layer is foundation of stones, which encourages sufficient drainage for our little ecosystems. We each chose from smooth white pebbles, river stones of assorted colours and shapes, and smaller grey stones - you could build this layer with one or a combination of these, with each stone type providing a different aesthetic. Of course, there's a bit of finesse required - it isn't just about dumping stones haphazardly into a bowl! The layers have to be of the right thickness and elevation, to ensure that the ecosystem you're building is conducive to healthy plant life, and to ensure that you end up with a visually appealing terrarium. Chris and Mitch made it all easy though, with their detailed instructions and demonstrations. They also gave plenty of one on one advice (and hands-on help) where needed, while still giving us plenty of space to play and explore by ourselves.   Third course   Next up was a layer of special moss. The moss plays a crucial role in the terrarium, holding any water you put in, to ensure that your little plants can drink up just the way they like to. The moss came in stringy brown fibres, and smelled very earthy, and reminded me of a forest's scent. We made a little mattress with this moss, which was soft and springy, in contrast to the hard rocks just beneath. My 'layer cake' was starting to take shape! Responding to questions, Chris gave some advice on how to water our terrariums, and the best position(s) in our living spaces for them to thrive. We also got to learn a bit about the history of terrariums, on how they came about. Chris was a great conversationalist, and kept us engaged throughout.   Learn more about making terrariums here.  Fourth course   Next, we added a layer of soil, spooning it generously into our vases.  Then Mitch brought out the stars of the show - a tray of petite succulents. There was a wide variety to choose from - short, tall, spiky, smooth, dark, light. On this day, there were over 30 plants to choose from. They reminded me of petit fours, due to their size, variety, and cuteness. Some reminded me of a blossoming lotus or camellia, with their intricate and petal-like leaves.  We had a hard time choosing from that feast of options, there were just too many pretty choices (and the plants change with every workshop, so no two workshops are exactly the same). Chris gave us some helpful advice as to which plants would best suit each of us. For example, some plants are slightly harder to maintain (I avoided those), while some plants pair particularly well with others. We eventually settled on our choices (I picked out a tall 'jellybean' shrub, as well as a unique succulent with pink-tinged leaves), and gently shook the plants free of their little pot homes. We trimmed their roots down, so that they would fit comfortably into the soil layer that we had just laid down. The plants are quite delicate, and in some cases a few leaves fell off, but not to worry - Chris showed us how you can actually grow new plants from these leaves, using just a moist paper towel as their initial incubator. Then came the planting. Just like normal planting, just in miniature form. We dug out tiny spaces for the roots of our plants, snuggled them in, and back-filled with soil to ensure that they would be nice and secure, and be able to pass the 'wobble test'.     Dessert   They saved the best for last. It was now time to put our finishing touches on our terrariums. The icing on the cake! Chris showed us a few styling options, and gave us a few ideas. Would we make a little Zen garden, with a clean and symmetric appearance? Or a natural landscape, one you might find by a riverside? With perhaps rolling hills and gentle valleys, to give more depth to our landscapes? We had a wide variety of stones to work with, from large 'feature' stones of various colours, sizes and textures, to the smaller stones that we used for layering before, as well as some mosses. I sprinkled a fine gravel-like mix to cover the soil, and accentuated it with a larger white pebble, as well as a few smaller coloured ones, somewhat randomly scattered, for a natural and contemporary look. I got lost in the moment - it was so much fun designing and playing with my miniature garden. This was the part where you could be really creative and try out different ideas. Just like a chef would dab at a plate with a cloth to clean up its appearance before serving, we too dabbed and finessed to finish off.  It was incredible to see everyone else's finished terrariums. From the same set of ingredients, we had each created very different looking enclosed gardens (though all of them looked great).   The whole experience was a great chance to just take some time for myself, to get away from technology and closer to nature.  If my story sparked your appetite, go ahead and attend one of our future terrarium classes. The team at Merchant and Green also provide lovely workshops on making Kokedama (Japanese-inspired moss balls), as well as flower arranging with Australian natives, and with seasonal blooms.  The classes are perfect for individuals, as well as couples, and larger groups.   Until next time! Iain for the ClassBento team ...

Re-imagining Learning - Lessons from Sculpture by the Sea

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By Classbento CTO

What do you think of when you see the word ‘learning’? I think of a classroom. I think of an older person, lecturing. One-way communication. IWhat do you think of when you see the word ‘learning’? I think of a classroom. I think of an older person, lecturing. One-way communication. I think of rote learning, memorisation, assessments. I think of stress and boredom. Learning as outcome based, and competitive. Learning for advancement in society, without much choice involved. I’ll bet that you thought of some of these too.   But can learning have the opposite effects? Can it reinvigorate, inspire, entertain? Can it do this while giving a sense of personal achievement, progress and enlightenment, that many of our modern means of entertainment (which typically have us as passive audiences, like TV) could never hope to achieve? I think so. I think that’s just scratching the surface. It won’t be easy to transform Australian society’s traditional view of learning. But at ClassBento, we’ve made that our mission. We think that Sculpture by the Sea is a great success story of how a team of passionate individuals can quickly put a different lens on something that have been around for millennia. Let’s see what we can learn from them.   What would you have thought of ‘sculptures’ 10 years ago? I thought of boring old displays in museums, and high-priced auctions for the ultra rich. Inaccessible and irrelevant. Sculptures were for someone else, not me. Then came Sculpture by the Sea. Sculptures became massively accessible, at least for residents or tourists of Sydney. They were literally placed in the open, 100% free for anyone to see and play with. By being on spread out across the Bondi to Coogee walk, these sculptures inherited characteristics we normally associate with our beaches. Fun, spontaneity, tranquillity, beauty, local, Australian. People discovered that sculptures could be thought provoking, relatable, a social experience. Sculptures could be new, fresh, and relevant, reflecting the times that we live in. Sculptures could stretch our imagination, and give us feelings of awe, sadness, and everything in between. Sculptures could get us to question our place in the world. Sculpture by the Sea transformed how we think and feel about sculptures.   There are plenty of other examples. What do you think of when you hear about ‘philosophy’? Abstract concepts preached by aged professors pondering away in ivory towers, like the existence and role of God, metaphysics, debating the definition of ‘knowledge’, ‘art’, ‘morals’; concepts utterly irrelevant to our modern lives? The School of Life is transforming philosophy’s place in our lives, and aims to improve our emotional intelligence. It draws on philosophy (as well as the humanities) to help us approach topics like love, relationships, death, careers, happiness and more. Topics that are often ignored by traditional schooling. Meanwhile, Masterchef has changed our perception of cooking from being a chore, to being cool, inventive, fun. There are lots of other examples, but Shakespeare tells me that ‘brevity is the soul of wit’, and I’d like to be seen as witty. To sum it up, the arts are being re-imagined to fit our modern lives.   So what’s the future of recreational learning? We think that learning should still be recognised for its crucial traditional role, in preparing us for the necessary routines, complexities and customs of modern life. But we’d love people to change their perception of learning, from just thinking of learning as both learning for advancement, to also thinking of recreational learning. A few years from now, we’d love Australians to list recreational learning (like the sort offered by ClassBento) as one of their top pastimes, alongside current favourites like sport, etc Granted, it’s not for everyone or for every occasion. Sometimes our brains and bodies just can’t take anymore, and we do want to just veg out in front of a screen and be passively entertained. But there are certainly enough of us, who have enough hours in a week, who would prefer active entertainment, with all of the unique advantages it brings.   How role will ClassBento play? Uncover hidden gems: In performance arts, artists don’t need a degree or qualifications to entertain, inspire, to change the world. In fact, going through the dogmas of formal schooling can dampen the creativity and uniqueness that makes art so wonderful. In contrast, we often assume that teachers must have years of formal education, to then be able to educate us. But similar to performers, skilled recreational teachers are everywhere. They just need to see the opportunity, to access a good platform. ClassBento will show them their podium. Make it easy: Education is often administrated by government, and as such it often lags behind in technology adoption, and gets tied up in red tape about what can and can’t be done, by rules and regulations. One result is the 10-page checkouts on community education sites. ClassBento will make it easy. Make offline cool again: Sure, some learning is best done individually, online, by watching demonstration videos, and reading manuals. Boring stuff like programming and statistics are some examples. But this approach isn’t suitable to every subject and every person. Humans are social creatures. Nothing can quite substitute for interacting with others in person, and using all our senses and expressions. And some subjects won’t make the transition to online easily. Imagine how difficult it would be to learn to dance, in your living room, watching a video. Or to learn how to sing, without real-time feedback, inspiration and motivation from a voice coach. ClassBento will bring offline back. Make it known: We’ll spread the word. We’ll celebrate our gifted teachers. We’ll celebrate the pleasure of learning. We’ll let Australians know that they have other options for what they can do on weekends, how they can spend time with loved ones, how they can find like-minded friends in their communities. ClassBento will lead the way.   It’s an exciting future, and we can’t wait to get there with you. ...

7 Unique Valentine's Day Brisbane Experiences for Couples

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By Tiffany Fung

Looking for unique Valentine’s Day Brisbane activities in 2025? Head to an intimate pottery class, cook a romantic dinner together and so muchLooking for unique Valentine’s Day Brisbane activities in 2025? Head to an intimate pottery class, cook a romantic dinner together and so much more! ...

The Best Last Minute Valentine's Day Gifts That Still Feel Thoughtful

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By Jana Lepojevic

Forget the stress! These last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts offer date night activities and memorable experiences you can book in minutes.

20+ Brisbane Christmas Activities You Didn't Know Existed

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By Courtenay Turner

Seen the lights and sung the carols? Check out these under-the-radar Brisbane Christmas activities in 2025. Max festive vibes, guaranteed.

Your Guide to Good Valentine's Gifts for Everyone in 2025

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By Tiffany Fung

Want to give good Valentine’s gifts for everyone on your list but not sure how? Discover our ultimate guide to making Valentine’s Day extra specialWant to give good Valentine’s gifts for everyone on your list but not sure how? Discover our ultimate guide to making Valentine’s Day extra special in 2025. ...

A Guide to the Best Valentine's Gift for Your Wife Based on Her Interests

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By Jana Lepojevic

Struggling to find the right Valentine’s gift for your wife? Check out our gift guide for unique experiences you can do together.

20 of the Best Christmas Gift Voucher Ideas in 2025

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By Courtenay Turner

Want to treat someone special? Browse the best Christmas gift voucher ideas of 2025. Shop gift cards for pottery classes, whisky tastings and moWant to treat someone special? Browse the best Christmas gift voucher ideas of 2025. Shop gift cards for pottery classes, whisky tastings and more. ...

7 Personalised Valentine's Day Gifts to Sweep Them Off Their Feet

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By Jana Lepojevic

Sweep them off their feet this Valentine’s Day with unique, personalised experience gifts. From candle making to rug tufting, love is in the dSweep them off their feet this Valentine’s Day with unique, personalised experience gifts. From candle making to rug tufting, love is in the details! ...

Best Brisbane City Christmas Events in 2025

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By Courtenay Turner

Celebrate the season with the best Brisbane city Christmas events in 2025. Browse wreath-making workshops, cookie-decorating classes and plentyCelebrate the season with the best Brisbane city Christmas events in 2025. Browse wreath-making workshops, cookie-decorating classes and plenty more. ...

Top Valentine's Gifts for Every Kind of Couple

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By Tiffany Fung

Unwrap these top Valentine’s gifts for every kind of love story, whether you’re looking for something traditional, adventurous or romanticallyUnwrap these top Valentine’s gifts for every kind of love story, whether you’re looking for something traditional, adventurous or romantically sweet! ...

What I'm Gifting for My Boyfriend This Valentine's Day

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By Jana Lepojevic

Wondering what to get your boyfriend for Valentine’s Day? Here’s what ClassBento’s content lead is gifting her boyfriend—Valentine’s giftsWondering what to get your boyfriend for Valentine’s Day? Here’s what ClassBento’s content lead is gifting her boyfriend—Valentine’s gifts for him to impress! ...

6 Wreaths You Can Make at Christmas Wreath Classes in Brisbane

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By Jana Lepojevic

Brighten your home these holidays with Christmas wreath classes in Brisbane! Make anything from native floral wreaths to stunning preserved tableBrighten your home these holidays with Christmas wreath classes in Brisbane! Make anything from native floral wreaths to stunning preserved table centrepieces. ...

Christmas Gifts for Your Girlfriend That Will Win Her Heart

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By Courtenay Turner

Make it a festive season she'll never forget! From pottery workshops to fun cooking classes, browse Australia's best Christmas gifts for your giMake it a festive season she'll never forget! From pottery workshops to fun cooking classes, browse Australia's best Christmas gifts for your girlfriend. ...

Find the Perfect Husband Gifts for Valentine's Day

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By Tiffany Fung

From cooking classes to jewellery making courses, discover the ultimate husband gifts for Valentine’s Day that are thoughtful, personalised andFrom cooking classes to jewellery making courses, discover the ultimate husband gifts for Valentine’s Day that are thoughtful, personalised and romantic. ...

The Top 20 Valentine's Day Gifts for Him That He'll Actually Want

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By Tiffany Fung

Take a look at the top Valentine’s day gifts for him that he’ll want in 2025, from woodworking classes to food and drink tasting experiences.

Heartfelt Christmas Gifts for Your Wife or Partner

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By Courtenay Turner

From wine-tastings to jewellery-making, these Christmas gifts for your wife are guaranteed to spark joy this festive season. Browse the full colFrom wine-tastings to jewellery-making, these Christmas gifts for your wife are guaranteed to spark joy this festive season. Browse the full collection. ...

Surprise! 10 Fun Christmas Gifts They'd Never Expect

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By Courtenay Turner

Looking for gift ideas they'll never guess? From painting classes to pottery, browse fun Christmas gift experiences for everyone on your list.

Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Her That Aren't Cliché

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By Jana Lepojevic

Ditch the clichés this Valentine’s Day! Discover 7 romantic and meaningful gifts for her that are perfect for connecting and creating memoriesDitch the clichés this Valentine’s Day! Discover 7 romantic and meaningful gifts for her that are perfect for connecting and creating memories this Feb 14th. ...

Discover the Best Gift for Valentine's Day Under $100

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By Tiffany Fung

This ClassBento-approved guide will show you exactly the best Valentine’s Day gifts in Australia that you can get just under $100.

Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas for Her in 2025

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By Courtenay Turner

Shopping for your wife, GF or mum? No matter her hobbies or interests, these thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for her will bring a smile to her fShopping for your wife, GF or mum? No matter her hobbies or interests, these thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for her will bring a smile to her face. ...

21+ Coolest Christmas Presents for Her in Australia

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By Courtenay Turner

From cheese-making classes to pottery and wine nights, find the coolest Christmas presents for her right here. Unforgettable experience gifts awFrom cheese-making classes to pottery and wine nights, find the coolest Christmas presents for her right here. Unforgettable experience gifts await! ...

Best Xmas Presents for Mums Who Want Nothing

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By Courtenay Turner

Not sure what to get her for Christmas? Discover our creative collection of Xmas presents for mums who want nothing – or have everything!

Christmas Presents for Mum You Can Enjoy Together

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By Courtenay Turner

Nothing says "I love you" like quality time. This Christmas, treat Mum to an unforgettable experience gift you can enjoy together! Browse the coNothing says "I love you" like quality time. This Christmas, treat Mum to an unforgettable experience gift you can enjoy together! Browse the collection. ...

Pick the Perfect Xmas Present for Her in Five Easy Steps

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By Courtenay Turner

Find the perfect Christmas gifts for her with our quick quiz! We'll help you find a personalised present based on her interests, likes and hobbiFind the perfect Christmas gifts for her with our quick quiz! We'll help you find a personalised present based on her interests, likes and hobbies. ...

21+ Cool Gifts for Couples This Christmas

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By Courtenay Turner

From pottery workshops to vegan cooking classes, your favourite duo will love these cool gifts for couples – just in time for Christmas, 2025From pottery workshops to vegan cooking classes, your favourite duo will love these cool gifts for couples – just in time for Christmas, 2025. ...

One-of-a-Kind Gifts for Christmas Couples Will Never Forget

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By Courtenay Turner

This Christmas, give your favourite couple a present they'll never forget with our collection of unique experience gifts.

Feeling Grinchy? 10+ Xmas Activities to Get You in the Mood

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By Courtenay Turner

Say goodbye to your inner Grinch with 2025's best Xmas activities. Discover hundreds of Christmas events around Australia and spark festive spirit.

19 Unusual Experience Gifts Couples Want This Christmas

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By Courtenay Turner

From cooking classes to paint and sip, discover one-of-a-kind experience gifts couples will be thrilled to receive this Christmas.!

Find the Perfect Christmas Gifts for Men in Minutes

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By Courtenay Turner

Looking for personalised presents for your dad, husband, BF or brother? Take our quiz and discover the best Christmas gifts for men Australia-wiLooking for personalised presents for your dad, husband, BF or brother? Take our quiz and discover the best Christmas gifts for men Australia-wide. ...

Best Christmas Gifts for Mum, According to Real Mums

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By Courtenay Turner

Discover the best Christmas gifts for mums, according to real Aussie mums. Treat her to a pottery class, floristry workshop or fun foodie experiDiscover the best Christmas gifts for mums, according to real Aussie mums. Treat her to a pottery class, floristry workshop or fun foodie experience. ...

11 Couple Christmas Gifts Every Dynamic Duo Will Love

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By Courtenay Turner

Discover hand-picked couple Christmas gifts and spoil your favourite pair with an unforgettable experience – from pottery classes to pasta-maDiscover hand-picked couple Christmas gifts and spoil your favourite pair with an unforgettable experience – from pottery classes to pasta-making. ...

Creative Guide to Christmas Gifts for Women: 2025 Edition

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By Courtenay Turner

Surprise and delight her with our creative collection of Christmas gifts for women – hand-picked to bring more fun and joy into her life.

This Quiz Will Tell You the Best Gifts for Mum on Christmas

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By Courtenay Turner

Brainstorming Christmas gifts for Mum? Answer quick five questions about her and we'll help you find a personalised present.

Top Gift Voucher Ideas for Your Family This Christmas

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By Jana Lepojevic

Discover the perfect Christmas gifts for your family with our top gift voucher ideas. You can help create memorable moments with these unique exDiscover the perfect Christmas gifts for your family with our top gift voucher ideas. You can help create memorable moments with these unique experiences! ...

Meaningful Xmas Presents for Couples You Cherish

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By Courtenay Turner

Want to treat your favourite duo? Discover the best Xmas presents for couples and treat them to a heartfelt gift experience they can enjoy togetWant to treat your favourite duo? Discover the best Xmas presents for couples and treat them to a heartfelt gift experience they can enjoy together. ...

Best Christmas Gifts for Your Wife in 2025 That Show Your Appreciation

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By Jana Lepojevic

Discover experience gifts for your wife this Christmas! From crafting treasures to culinary adventures, create lasting memories together.

9 Foolproof Christmas Presents for Couples Who Have It All

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By Courtenay Turner

From pottery workshops to cooking classes, discover one-of-a-kind Christmas presents for couples who have everything. Gift cards available.

6 Experiences That Make Memorable Xmas Gift Ideas for Mum

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By Courtenay Turner

Gift a moment, not an object. From pottery classes to glass-blowing workshops, discover the most memorable experiences and Xmas gift ideas for mum.

The Best Christmas Presents for Mum in 2025

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By Tiffany Fung

Find the perfect Christmas presents for Mum with our unique 2025 gift guide. Make her holiday extra special with these charming gift ideas for hFind the perfect Christmas presents for Mum with our unique 2025 gift guide. Make her holiday extra special with these charming gift ideas for her! ...

5 of the Most Wholesome Xmas Party Ideas in Brisbane

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By Annie Symmonds

Get into the festive spirit with these wholesome Xmas party ideas in Brisbane – from DIY Christmas wreath classes to bauble-making workshops.

Enjoy Festive Magic at Christmas Events in Brisbane 2025

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By Annie Symmonds

Want to end 2025 on a high note? Treat your work team to an end-of-year party to remember with these fun Christmas activities in Brisbane.

Bring Back Dad-Time This Father's Day

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By Tiffany Fung

No matter where he’s at in fatherhood, our five-minute quiz will help you bring back Dad-time. Read on to find out what experience gift is bestNo matter where he’s at in fatherhood, our five-minute quiz will help you bring back Dad-time. Read on to find out what experience gift is best for him! ...

How to Find Fun Christmas Activities in Australia for Every Type of Event

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By Tiffany Fung

Spread the festive cheer with our fun Christmas activities in Australia for every type of special occasion, from family-friendly events to team buildingSpread the festive cheer with our fun Christmas activities in Australia for every type of special occasion, from family-friendly events to team building ideas. ...