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gift + charity

Inlu This! Burton Chopper Star Wars™ Board

by inlu blog patrol on November 3, 2011


Welcome to the AWESOME side. Your kiddo’s got plenty of plastic toys. He’s got enough “stuff” to fill up a walk-in closet. This year, use the FORCE of Inlu to coordinate contributions to cover the cost of the most badass, radical, excellent group gift, like, EVER.

This $189 ride-on galaxy blaster will take you from the living room to the white fields of that planet with the hairy white creature that captures what’s-his-face in that cave…nevermind.

This is a perfect group gift for the Holiday season. Your kid will LOVE it, the grandparents will be happy to pitch-in and the favorite aunt in Oregon is pumped to put some $ in the pool, leave a note and know there’s not going to be an 11th hour mad dash. You’ll be PSYCHED because you know that, AFTER the new year, when the snow starts to pile, this gift will be  put to good use!

Here’s how you’d use Inlu to make this Chopper happen (see SAMPLE):

1. You login (free account!) and create an Inlu announcement

2. Write some details about the gift your kiddo really wants

3. Opt to set a collection cap, have excess funds go toward a charity (I set this one at $189- again, optional)

4. Send to friends and family members you know would like to pitch in for this super gift

5 . You track and view contributions and notes from your dashboard, where you can easily send a thank you when the collection closes.

6. Then you get the $ in one check to go and buy the gift. Easy, that was, hmmn? (say in cute Yoda voice).

Sound good? Get started now, send it to yourself. Add recipients when you’re ready. Go easy on everyone, easier on the planet (less wrapping, shipping and “stuff” when you group gift).

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Mother’s Day Countdown: Send an Inlu and VOILA! A Unique Group Gift from the Kids.

by inlu blog patrol on April 12, 2011

Mother’s Day is Sunday, MAY 8th. Ready the siblings!

If you’re the organizing type, EASILY gather your siblings in a meaningful, hassle-free group effort. If not, send this blog link to the one who might want to coordinate! Here’s how.

  1. You think, what does mom like? Ideas that pop into mind: stained glass and gardening. (Good start)
  2. You create an Inlu asking your siblings to pitch in for something mom REALLY likes: lovely stained glass and a donation to a charity that plants gardens in urban areas. (Cool)
  3. In your Inlu, you simply indicate that you’ll purchase the stained glass and deliver it to mom on behalf of the kids. (Of course, you could send the gift funds directly to mom to purchase from her local shop).
  4. Your three siblings pitch in from three states, each leaving a nice note and an appropriate contribution based on their budgets.
  5. The check arrives with all the gift funds. You purchase the stained glass and deliver it to mom.

Ta-da. Done.

VIEW THE SAMPLE HERE.

Create an account or login to get started.

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Inlu: The Easy Family Gift and Wishlist Solution!

by inlu blog patrol on November 30, 2010

Ok, so your family is, like, in 5 states, and you know it’s gonna be a lot of work for everyone to shop, ship and figure out what to get your adorable little munchkins.

Well, we’ve got a simple solution.

CREATE AN INLU.

LIST THE ITEMS YOUR FAMILY WANTS.

ADD A CHARITY TO GIVE BACK.

SHARE IT.

Done.

CLICK TO SEE AN INLU WISHLIST SAMPLE!

If you’d like you can check out our blog entry from last year: Chill Out with Inlu Holiday Wishlists!


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kids seriously LOVE inlu. seriously.

by inlu blog patrol on September 1, 2009

Why? Because they get what they want AND they personally give the planet a break.

REAL KID INLU: nerf-tastic…one set of guns from the group vs. 10+ (family included) individually wrapped, shipped and packaged gifts. Excess went to the humane society.

INLU KIDDO SCENARIO:

Let’s say it’s Jake’s 9th birthday. He really wants a new set of skate shoes. He doesn’t need ANY more blocks, cars or other “stuff.” Mom and dad feel the same way. So, mom and dad say, let’s use inlu to collect for that SLICK pair of skate shoes. [click to continue…]

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