
"Passports with Purpose" kicks off this week with great prizes for travelers of all persuasions, including those with babies and toddlers. The travelblogger-driven fundraiser benefits Heifer International, the organization that promotes self-reliance for families in the U.S. and around the world through gifts of livestock and training. Click here to find out more about why I support Heifer International.
As one of the participating bloggers, I am very excited to be contributing three great prizes I know parent travelers with babies and toddlers can appreciate—each of which I also recommend in Travels with Baby.
Just look what your $10 tax-deductible raffle ticket could win you:
PRIZE 1: $100 Gift Certificate to Babies Travel Lite
You can use your gift certificate for Babies Travel Lite's worldwide delivery of baby and toddler supplies (diapers, formula, shelf-stable milk, sun block, snacks), or spend it on their great travel gear like the Gogo Kidz Travelmate and Peapod Plus travel bed. Read more here. Sponsored by Babies Travel Lite www.babiestravellite.com. $100 value + a signed copy of Travels with Baby.
Prize ID - K05. Buy a $10 raffle ticket!
PRIZE 2: CARES, the FAA-approved child aviation restraint
CARES (a.k.a. the flight safety harness) converts the airplane seatbelt into a 4-point harness for children 1 year (22 lbs.) and older. Winner of the 2008 Good Housekeeping Good Buy Awards. Read more here. Sponsored by Kids fly Safe www.kidsflysafe.com. $75 retail value + a signed copy of Travels with Baby.
Prize ID - K04. Buy a $10 raffle ticket!

PRIZE 3: Sit 'n' Stroll Combination Car Seat-and-Stroller-in-One
Known as the ultimate traveler's car seat, the Sit 'n' Stroll converts from stroller to car seat at the curb, ready to strap into the taxi without even removing your child from the 5-point harness. The sunshade is included (not shown). Read more here. Sponsored by Lilly Gold www.lillygold.com. $250 retail value + a signed copy of Travels with Baby.
Prize ID - K06. Buy a $10 raffle ticket!
But wait, there’s a lot more:
There are loads of other great prizes to consider as well, including a 3-night stay at the Wyland Waikiki from Nerd’s Eye View, an Ergo baby carrier + iPod shuffle from Delicious Baby, great travel clothing, travel gear, travel gift certificates, travel book bundles, and more—all for just $10 per tax deductible raffle ticket. Want to double your odds? Ask if your employer has a matching program!
To check out the full directory of Passports with Purpose prizes and contest details click here. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. December 29th, 2008. Good luck!
About National "Travels with Baby" Examiner Shelly Rivoli: Shelly Rivoli has changed diapers on four continents and is the author of the award-winning family travel guidebook Travels with Baby: The Ultimate Guide for Planning Trips with Babies Toddlers, and Preschool-Age Children. Find her online at www.travelswithbaby.com - twitter - facebook - www.travelswithbaby.blogspot.com.