Babywearing International of North Central Illinois

It's raffle time!

Every year, as part of our International Babywearing Week celebrations, we hold a gigantic raffle extravaganza. This serves as our primary fundraiser for the year and gives all of YOU the chance to win some truly cool prizes. We are so grateful to all of the businesses and individuals who donate to our raffles. We think the prize packages this year are the best yet! Before we get to the goodies, here's an overview of how the raffles will work this year.

How do I purchase raffle tickets?
Tickets will be sold primarily at our big Embrace Your World event in Elburn on Saturday, October 10th. If you cannot attend the event but still wish to purchase tickets, please email us at IBW2015NCIL@gmail.com and we will assist you in purchasing tickets prior to the event. If you are not attending the event, your tickets must be purchased by 8 PM CST on Friday, 10/9 in order to be entered into the raffles.

When will you draw the winners?
Winners will be drawn at the end of our big event in Elburn on Saturday, October 10th, at approximately 3:30 PM CST. You do not need to be present to win! If you are at the event and win, you will be able to take your prize package home with you. Otherwise, we will work with you to arrange pickup at your nearest BWI of NCIL meeting. (And if you can't make regular meetings but still wish to participate, we can work that out too.)

How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are available in the following quantities:

1 for $3
2 for $5
10 for $20
20 for $35
30 for $50
75 for $100

In previous years, we have asked you to write your last name on the back of every ticket that you purchase. We realize this can be very tedious and may discourage you from buying as many tickets as you'd like! This year, when you purchase your tickets, you will be assigned a 3-digit number. You'll write that number on each ticket before you deposit it in the box. If you happen to forget your number later, we'll have a record of it too. We hope that this will keep things organized and also save you the hassle of writing your name out or keeping track of bunches of tickets. (If you're like me, you don't need any extra stuff in your diaper bag.)

The Prize Packages
So now that we've got the logistics out of the way, who's ready to see what you can win?
(Donors are listed in italics.)

Package 1: The Getaway

Combi Featherlight F2 Stroller (Rashada Hamlin)

Natibaby Nalu hemp/cotton blend ring sling size Medium (Marsupial Mamas)

Stroller cover

Tie dye flour sack towel by Twisted Sisters Tye Dye

BWI beach ball

Bonus lei!

Estimated retail value: $325

Package 2: Surf 'n' Turf

Iddy Biddy Pool School birthday party package

Wrapsody WrapDuo water wrap in Lagoon (anonymous donor)

Ream's Elburn Meat Market $25 gift card and reusable cup

Tie dye flour sack towel by Twisted Sisters Tye Dye

BWI beach ball

Estimated retail value: $354

Package 3: Welcome to the World

Moby wrap in black

Moby baby hat

Centegra Breastfeeding Resource Center $25 gift certificate

Kelli Belle Photography mini session gift certificate (available dates 11/28 and 11/29)

Package of 3 swaddle blankets by Lil Peepers Keepers

Foodii starter kit

Estimated retail value: $280

Package 4: Pikkaboo!

Catbird Baby Pikkolo soft structured carrier (Librarians of NCIL)

Beco organic drool pads

Kelli Belle Photography mini session gift certificate (available dates 11/28 and 11/29)

Babies R Us $30 gift card (Toys R Us/Babies R Us)

Moby baby hat

Set of 3 headbands by The Pickled Peanut

BecomingIsis nursing/teething necklace (Justine Garcia)

Tie dye flour sack towels by Twisted Sisters Tye Dye

Estimated retail value: $371

Package 5: Technicolor Tumbling

Kids In Action birthday party gift certificate (Please note there is a $50 fee for this party in addition to the certificate. Total party value = $230)
Coordinating tie dye t-shirt and onesie by Twisted Sisters Tye Dye
Tie dye flour sack towel by Twisted Sisters Tye Dye
Handmade tutu (Melissa Levato)
Chompy Chic Chewlery teething accessories
Hoppediz merino baby legwarmers (Zerberts)
Planet Wise dino snack pack.

Estimated retail value: $285

Package 6: Strong and Stylish

Kelli Belle Photography mini session gift certificate (available dates 11/28 and 11/29)

Salon Ellenbe gift certificate for haircut and wax

Outfit and accessories by The Pickled Peanut

Adam's Fit Tae Kwon Do gift certificate for one-month membership and uniform

Handmade tutu (Melissa Levato)

Foodii starter kit

Estimated retail value: $347

Package 7: Autumn Adventuring

Peekaru babywearing soft shell coat size XL (anonymous donor)

Ergo Original soft structured carrier

Beco organic drool pads

Kuipers Family Farm gift certificate for admission for 4 people and 1 dozen apple cider donuts

Moby baby hat

Estimated retail value: $288

Package 8: Punk Rock Princess

KoKaDi Rockabilly woven wrap size 4 (Marsupial Mamas)

Salon Ellenbe gift certificate for haircut and wax

Avalon Lane organic vegan black mascara

Adam's Fit Tae Kwon Do gift certificate for one-month membership and uniform

Handmade tutu (Melissa Levato)

Estimated retail value: $283

Package 9: Zig Zag Zoom

Natibaby Zig Zag Colorado linen/cotton blend woven wrap size 7 (Marsupial Mamas)

Royal Oak Farm Orchard gift certificate for 20 activity tokens

4 pairs of admission tickets from the Rockford Park District (Alpine or Sand Park Pool, Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, Playworld, and Carlson Ice Arena or Riverview Ice House)

Estimated retail value: $275