Welcome to the Random Acts of Kindness thread, also known as the RAOK place. This is where we post things to give away to others, asking NOTHING in return but a thank you. No money or credits are exchanged. We give freely, at our own expense. If you see something you’d like, PM the member with your mailing info. If you are the one mailing, please be sure to put full postage on any packages you send. Members have reported receiving "gifts" with postage due.  Remember this is a PUBLIC forum, meaning anyone (not just members) can see what is posted here.  Please do not post last names, addresses, or postal tracking numbers here, in order to protect the privacy of our participants.

Please note that we must abide by PBS rules - NO buying, selling or advertising allowed.

For liability reasons, we are sorry, but no medications of any kind may be posted in this forum. This includes prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements.

RAOK rules -
You may not ask for anything in return for the things you post here. Please do not ask for postage, or to swap or trade.
If you ask for a RAOK posted by another member, please do not offer to pay or give something in return. This is not allowed and defeats the purpose of the Random Act of Kindness.  Try to pay it forward and perhaps grant some wishes in the ***I Wish*** thread.
We ask that you do not reply within the thread. We are different from most forums in this way. When we go to ***I Wish***, we see wishes; in ***RAOK***, we see just what’s being given away. If you have a question about it, simply PM the member. All RAOKs should be handled privately between members via PM.
Please do not post single use codes - such as Coke codes - in this forum. Post that you have them and let members PM you for them. It saves all the replies within the thread (see above). You may start a separate thread if you want to post them that way. Or check the ***I Wish*** thread and simply grant a Coke code wish or two. Codes that can be used over and over again are perfectly fine to post here in RAOK.
Please do not ask someone for ‘everything on your list’ (yes, it’s been done), so that others can have a chance.
One of our most important rules is that you must acknowledge receipt of the things sent to you! This is our biggest problem. People take the time to post, wrap, and mail, and then never know if the package arrived. Please say thanks for what you receive, either by PM or in the ***Thank You*** thread. It’s the polite thing to do, and we all worry about our mail getting through. Those who don't acknowledge a kindness will often find their future requests ignored.
Please include your nickname when you mail out a RAOK. This makes you easier to find and thank.
Be sure to check your listing and edit as needed, so people are not disappointed. We know that life gets in the way and computers crash, but please try.
Credit transactions should take place in the Book Bazaar or by private PM.

RAOK Tips -
Think carefully about what you want to give away before you post. Postage costs these days can be terrible for over-sized or heavy items that cannot go by media mail. We have all been shocked by the postage for something we mailed here; it happens often. Think first! This is a fun place, but you don’t need to empty your wallet by taking part. It’s wonderful to do something nice for others, but be kind to yourself too.

Before you post something to give away, check the ***I Wish*** thread --- someone may already be asking for it!

If you mark "taken" by your items that have been asked for, please put the word TAKEN in another color by that item, so it's easily apparent to our members that something is no longer available. This avoids disappointments and keeps you from getting more requests for an item that has already been claimed.  Or, just edit your post to delete that item.

If one of us contacts you about changing your post, please understand that we have to follow PBS rules and guidelines. Often we have to ask someone to change or delete a post because of that. New things come up here all the time. If something is not appropriate, we will tell you so, and ask you to change it. Remember that the PBS team does oversee the forums. They edit posts and have been known to suspend accounts. We hate to have that happen to our fellow RAOKers when we can take care of problems ourselves.

RAOK reminders for people requesting something that is offered here -
The people offering RAOKs are doing it out of kindness and generosity, often despite limited means.  Please make your requests for those items in the same spirit, and do not ask for anything that was not explicitly offered.  The people posting RAOKs are offering just what they have, and we appreciate them for doing so.  A request for substitutions is not in keeping with the intention of this thread.  If you would accept only a particular color, size, flavor, or other quality of an offered item, then please use the monthly ***I Wish*** thread to ask for the specific item there instead.

Reminder about the use of Media Mail
Per the USPS website, here are the things that can be sent by Media Mail:  books, CDs, DVD, manuscripts for books or music, play scripts, computer-readable media for any of the preceding, cellluloid film of 16mm width or less, printed test materials and their accessories, printed educational reference charts, medical information in the form of loose-leaf pages in a binder.   Anything else, even if printed (such as message pads, stickynotes, notebooks, etc) must go by some other class of mail.

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to PM me and ask. We are always happy to be of help to members of the RAOK forum, new or old. Thanks for participating in this great part of PBS!  Enjoy!

If you could use some miscellaneous CARD FRONTS or a few Iams catfood PROOFS OF PURCHASE, please PM your address.

Making miscellaneous sticker envelopes for the month....have a lot to move so don't be shy! Just send me your addy and I can sort you a fun pile!

Oh and if there is something in particular you are looking for let me know....because I have a lot of variety...if possible I will cater to your needs. Keep those requests coming! I have the proverbial ton of stickers to rehome....you name it I probably have it! Haven't even made a dent!

 Nancy....Connie...Kimmy...Linda...Cheryl ...going out Mon

 Vicki ....Michelle....Irene.....  Jen....out on Tues

I need to make some more envelopes this weekend! So request away....the  others are all in the mail. 

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I have some "desk" calendar cards from 2005, 2006 and 2007. The first two sets are in standard CD cases (roughly 5.5" x 6") , the third is in a mini-CD case (roughly 3.75" x 3.75"); these were originally used propped open to display the cards. These are monthly calendars with one card per month & front and/or end cover cards.

2005 & 2006 - Australian Geographic gallery images of birds & other indiginous animals. Pictures are 3.25" x 3.75" but extend beyond those dimensions into the white space/frame with the month thumbnail type calendar below. Reverse is data for the picture.

2007 - Tasmanian images of buildings and places are 2.75" x 2"; with the month of days as numbers in a row at the bottom and the reverse of the card is the standard block calendar with days.

I will send these all to one person, with or without the CD cases; (the small case is damaged but still holds the cards).

Please PM with your address & if you want the cases or not.

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Does anyone do Soduku anymore?  I have a small puzzle book called Sip & Solve, with 55 soduku puzzles and answers in the back. A couple of puzzles are written on (I can't say solved, because they're only partially filled in & have a bit of writing/scribbling), and one or two puzzles have a couple of numbers, but the majority are blank. Please PM with your address.     TAKEN

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Six GloriaJean's Coffee Kcups (original size), Butter Toffee. These are past the date on the cup so the flavor may be faded, but they're sealed Kcups & coffee can last quite a while. I hate to throw them out if someone can use them. Please PM with your address.     TAKEN

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Animal Planet "Completely Cats: Everything you need to know about your newest family member!" DVD - pet video about cats: preparing your home, health & wellness, food & nutrition, litter box training, playtime & toys, introductions, scratching, kids & cats, spraying.  This is a single DVD disc in a cardboard sleeve.  Please PM with your address.

Done for this month.

Happy Easter to all!  Happy Spring weather to everyone (wishful thinking here)

I have:

1. TAKEN

2.    TAKEN

3. jamberry nails (state a color/colors you would like)

4.   TAKEN

5.  Good Smiles toothbrush

6.  TAKEN

7.  Shutterfly 40% coupon good until June

8.TAKEN

9. TAKEN

10.  star shaped freezable ice cubes (new, resusable)

11.  hTAKEN

12. TAKEN

13.  small travel chinese checkers game

14.  birthday number candles 3 and 7

15. TAKEN

16. TAKEN

17.  TAKEN

1 CD:  Best of Johnny Cash  - to Irene (Whitegardenia)

1 pair of Ladies Jeans:  Universal Thread Jeans medium wash -  Heavy Denim, that looks like the old-fashioned non-stretch jeans, but still has some give.  High rise, straight cut, but to me looks more like an ankle jean.  It is regular length on me and I am a shorty at 5' 3''.  It would look best on a more curvy lady.  I am built very straight and have no hips or thighs, so the jeans are sort of baggy around the butt and thighs. Let me know what size you are and I will let you know if it might fit you.  - To Jessica (Eveningstar)

Here's what I have for this month:

1. One set of adult coloring pages- some are animals, some are flower designs.

2. One set of fuzzy Easter stickers of Spongebob and Patrick. These would be great for a fan of them.:)

3. Will send one person a mini window gel cling of a animal or robot.

6. One set of unique animal stickers that would be good for a science project or interactive book report.

Please make sure to have address in your pm. Will send items when I can due to crazy weather and work schedule. Thanks.

white linen fingertip towel embroidered with red hats and boa (thread colors are red and purple)

Carrabba's coupons, exp19 May

5 tiny pirate flags-- put on a toothpick to display on a cupcake or other treat 

2 wall calendars-- one with nature photos from The Nature Conservancy, other "The Beauty of Creation' 

3 coupons for  Reach or Listerine floss products, exp 6/1/18

*Sent to:  *Nancy-- Dream catcher

*Gina-- for fitbit flex activity band (low-end older model fitbit)-- charging cord and 3 colored wristbands in size large 

*Katherine N-- surprise coming to you!-- envy of variety of greeting cards

*REK-- envy of cancelled stamps

@ Cheryl (Cynthia's Sister)- A surprise Raok with Grumpy Cat theme-- mailed 3 May

————-TAKEN TAKEN TAKEN————

Shrek dvd

———-TAKEN TAKEN TAKEN ———

Padded envelopes, used

Used colored pencils: blue, brown, orange, pink, purple.

Easter themed: mini ball point pens, small decorated rulers, pencils.

Sample sized: Downy fabric softener, Clinique mens lotion, Dior Capture Youth Age-Delay creme.

Coupon potluck.

Mouse pad.

Biofreeze sample packets.

Temporary tattoos (multiple): monkey (pink, orange, green, blue, or purple), sun, toucan, iguana, palm tree, turtle.

Multiples of the following coupons:

• Aquaphor or Eucerin $2  4/30/18
• Ayr: saline nasal gel $.25  8/1/18; saline nasal mist $.25  8/1/18
• Boost multipack or canister $3  7/31/18
• Glucerna multipack $3  7/31/18
• Metamucil products $1  6/30/18
• One A Day: Prenatal 1 multivitamin $2 5/31/18; Pre-pregnancy Couple's Pack $2  5/3/18
• Pampers $1  6/30/18
• Rhinocort $4  11/30/18
• Zyrtec $4 24+ count  11/30/18

For April, I have to offer -

A cassette of Johann Sebastian Bach music played by the Boston Pops Orchestra (cassette and artwork only)

Pokemon Elements Voume 2 DVD - Fire (Three Pokemon episodes based on fire type Pokemon)

Dudley Do-Right/Sgt Bilko DVD (Disc only)

Clue: The Movie DVD (disc only) 

Breakin' All The Rules DVD

NG The World (2010)

NG Colonization & Trade in the New World (1977) has cutaway ship on back

NG Millennium in Maps The Milky Way (1999)

NG Teammates in mankind's greatest adventure (1973) poster of astronauts with Earth photo on back (TAKEN have 2 have 1)

Britain Tourist Authority Britain Map (1994)

Booklet:  Adaptive YA Workbook B-Fest Teen Book Festival  - a process for finding and developing story ideas (have 5 copies)

TAKEN - US Customs Service dog cards (like baseball cards) - 1 package unopened

TAKEN - Postcards - 1 set of 3 for The Ritz postcards

Happy April everyone!  If the fog ever clears here on the coast, it might feel like Spring

Here are some free sample links to start the month:

Skinceuticals cleanser samples.  They'll send you 3 different skincare cleanser samples to try all their offerings.  Here's the link: https://www.skinceuticals.com/cleanser-sample-name-collection?ranMID=43124&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=siteID=

Free sample of O.B. Tampons: http://landing.smiley360.com/landingpage2059/ob_survey.php

Free AirWick Pure after Rebate: http://www.airwick.us/air-wick-try-me-free/

DONE!  Budget for month exhausted.

We are finishing up packing so there will be more to share this month!

Debbie

all offers mailed & received. That was wonderful to share so I will post another kind of tea next month 

Have an awesome April! 

Offers:

1. 2 -1.0 0z cans of oil-free Sally Hansen Airbrush face makeup Soft honey 240 foundation.Both full..one sealed and one not.

2. 1 sample tube 0.135 fl 0z of( It Cosmetics )medium shade  color correcting full coverage cream in box.

updated and added.

I have some fun things to give away this month:

1) Two lined notebooks to write in (like journals).  They're about the size of greeting cards in height and width, and have about 16 pages in each (so like a booklet journal with soft covers).  One has flowers on the front; the other has an abstract design with a gold heart in the center of the cover.  Taken!

2) Six unused greeting cards to send to a "Secret Pal":  New Year, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, Birthday, and two "friend" cards.  All to one person, please.  Taken!

3) Seven unused romantic greeting cards.  All are short and sweet, with animals or drawings on the front (not flowery or heavy romance/love).  Suitable for early in a relationship or for long-time partners.  All to one person, please.  Taken!

4) To/From stickers.  One page of six with cats and dogs (no Christmas symbols on them, so could be used for birthday gifts as well).  One page of 15 from the American Lung Association that are Christmas themed.

Please send your mailing information in your PM.

Thank you!

I still have 2 packages to mail from last month, but this is what I am offering THIS month:
1.  Grandson Birthday Card - Dinosaurs - appropriate for ages 4-7
2.  Birthday Wishes for a Dear Husband card - fishing on cover, mountains and canoe in background
3.  Granddaughter Christening Card
4.  Issues of Bloodhorse magazine - Thoroughbred racing magazine.

added.

I have a coupon for Purina Kitten chow brand Kitten Food.   I realized when I was buying cat food, it was for kitten food only.....my kitties eat big people food now..........It's for a $1.00 off a 3.15 lb bag or larger.....if you want it, pm me your address please

More FREE SAMPLES!

One week supply of Lancome Regenerie Lift Multi-Action Day Cream (these are popular & go fast so get yours asap :-):  https://www.lancome-usa.com/renergie-challenge.html?utm_medium=affiliate_automated&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_source=linkshare&utm_content=Skimlinks.com&clickID=68756X1554901X173c5e2bed92c255d6fd857bd72dff5d&pubID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranMID=36178&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-kPvQHr7BracXGO83blT7Ig

Kellogg's - Everyone can use this code

Through April 15th, Enter the code SPRINGISHEREPNTS to score 100 points!