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30 Gifts to 30 Strangers (In Lieu of Receiving, Celebrate Giving!)

September 26, 2011

At Inlu, we spend a lot of time focusing on the joy of group giving- the art of many people pitching in for something special, a group donation (or both). We focus on the rewarding, empowering feeling of creating less excess, hassle and wasted resources (like trees and shipping and all that jazz). We love [...]

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This Group Gift is on (Clean Burning) Fire!

August 8, 2011

Group Gift Ideas… The team at ecofabulous found a gem of a group gift with this portable fireplace and portable lamps. I can truly say this is one of the coolest gifts we’ve seen yet! It’s an unbelievably hip, trance-inducing gift for a couple or perhaps parents around the holidays? It might not be tempting [...]

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WOW Wednesday: Seven Sublime Group Gifts for The Home (via ecofabulous)

August 3, 2011

Housewarming Ideas Via…. Know anyone ready to receive a housewarming gift? Perhaps it’s a newlywed couple. A college student setting off to face an empty dorm? Maybe your parents are downsizing. Who knows, it could be a neighbor moving away and you want to send them off in style. No matter who is settling where, [...]

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Saddle Up and See Cowboys and Aliens (While Helping a Cause!)

July 13, 2011

Why not head over to your local theater to celebrate an upcoming birthday, or event….or perhaps just for a good time? Simply create an Inlu Invitation, describe WHEN and WHERE as well as ADD Collection details (see sample for Kevin’s 13th Birthday!). SOUND AWESOME? DO IT.

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10 Group Gift Ideas for Kids & Tweens that Aren’t “Things”

June 28, 2011

In lieu of “what do you want for your birthday?” you can always ask, “what would you like to DO to celebrate your birthday?” Here are ten cool ideas that aren’t “things” (less landfill!) but make excellent group gifts because they can be pricey (perfect for splitting the cost!) and they are super fun. 1. [...]

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What Do the Kids Want? TECH!

June 18, 2011

In celebration of a surprise party happening this weekend for a 13 year old who is getting a NEW computer with the help of his friends via Inlu, we’re shouting out: Inlu is perfect for tweens! They want pricey tech toys and Inlu helps parents, family and friends make it happen. Everyone pitches in and [...]

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Angelina Jolie Inspires the World by Giving Back ‘In Lieu Of’ a Hefty Paycheck

June 16, 2011

In a recent photo shoot, Angelina Jolie is said to have given up her $10million dollar Louis Vuitton paycheck to benefit Cambodia! (Visit Ecorazzi for the full scoop). We say, that’s cool and oh-so-inspiring. Plus, if she can do that, we can all give up a few bucks “in lieu of” wrapping paper and/or excess [...]

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Cool! Celebs Give Back “In Lieu of Gifts”

March 23, 2011

Hooray for the rising trend that says,  IN LIEU OF GIFTS, GIVE BACK! (BTW, we kinda saw this coming…wink, wink.) Check it out – Justin Bieber, Jessica Biel, Adam Lambert, and Prince William and Kate are just a few of the celebs making our planet happier by giving back for their celebrations. We LOVE, LOVE [...]

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Inlu User Shout Out! 25 Ways Wendy Rocks

March 6, 2011

Dear Wendy, You’ve simplified giving for guests, friends and family by using inlu.com. You’ve coordinated FUNdraisers, parties and charitable donations. You’ve pitched-in to save cheetahs, breast cancer and helped 17 total charities. You’ve racked up over 2762 Planet Points, which loosely relates to how much CO2 you’ve curbed by donating or pitching in for group [...]

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10 Great Group Gift Ideas 4 Kids

February 26, 2011

THIS IS A GUEST BLOG POST WRITTEN BY INLU, FEATURED ON: Got a kid’s birthday party to plan? Why not collect for a group gift and give back to a cause at the same time! With inlu.com, you can collect enough money to cover a special gift from friends and family and anything above and [...]

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