Pssst…Parents, Inlu is a great way for your child to get what he or she wants AND give the planet a break at the same time! That’s an awesome feeling even the little ones can appreciate!
And yes, some parents wonder “Is it ok to tell my friends what my kid wants for his/her birthday?”
The answer is obviously YES! when you stop to look at the bigger picture. Why?
Well, for one, Inlu is totally etiquette appropriate because the giving is always optional. Plus, it’s a huge relief for guests because they don’t have to spend time, money, and/or energy searching for that last minute guess on “what your child wants.”
But more importantly, they get to see their children feel the empowerment of making a difference. Rather than letting words from this grown up explain, listen to the kids:
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 leaves a birthday note. It’s awesome! (Thanks users!)
(PS Tech love is clearly starting much earlier! My 7yo wants an itouch….because his 5yo friend has one. i-Ouch)
Kids + in lieu of gifts in lieu of TOO MANY gifts = AWESOME
Times are a changing. In an era when TV shows are showcasing over the top parties, there’s another trend happening more quietly: lieu of gifts…for kids. We’ve seen bring-a-book parties, no gift parties, bring a canned item parties, in lieu of gifts charity parties and that’s why we’re excited for parents to know all about Inlu. Inlu is the “in lieu of too much-stuff-that-will-end-up-in-a-landfill” meets “give-back-and-feel-good-about-helping-a-cause” option. Kids definitely know the perils of environmental destruction– they see the nature shows, the headlines and the cute polar bears on TV. They also like gifts. Which is totally fair. We had gifts growing up. So why not bring balance? Get something you love, give back to cause. Skip the mess. Done.
Inlu a perfect option for kids parties. It’s easy- as the organizer, you create an invitation with event details. You write a blurb about what your child would REALLY like and then, if you want, you can add any charity to go along with the gift. So for example, let’s say your child wants a new Nerf Gun™, you write that down and all the guests pitch in when they RSVP. At the same time, let’s say you know your child loves dolphins. You add a charity that saves dolphins and your guests can pitch in for the gift, charity or both when they RSVP. The idea is that in lieu of wrapping paper and a card, you can give that money to a cause that matters.
In the end, your kid get a cool gift AND you gave back. There’s no mess from a pile of “stuff” but you didn’t have to skip the gift altogether! It’s all about the balance.
P.S. The gift part is really flexible. You can set a gift collection limit so excess funds will go to the cause. (For example, if you only need $50, you can set the option to cover the gift, anything over that will be put to the charity fund). Or, if you want a traditional “in lieu of gifts” party, Inlu makes that easy too. Simply check the “no gift” box and all the guests can RSVP and contribute to the charity in one step.
(For example, if you only need $50, you can set the option to cover the gift, anything over that will be put to the charity fund). Or, if you want a traditional “in lieu of gifts” party, Inlu makes that easy too. Simply check the “no gift” box and all the guests can RSVP and contribute to the charity in one step.
