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Subject: **** AUGUST RAOKs (things to give away) ****
Date Posted: 7/31/2018 9:02 PM ET
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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!

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  Postcards - one set of four cards per member

1)  Coffee, Tea & Cakes - Two sets of four different cards

     a)  TAKEN

     b)   TAKEN

2)  Hello - The word "hello" written in several languages - Two sets of four identical cards

     a)  TAKEN

     b)   TAKEN

3)  Women in Science - Two sets of four different cards designed by Rachel Ignotofsky

     a) Taken

     b) 

 

 



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Starting the week of August 6th, I will get things out to requesters as soon as I can.  I will be having surgery on Tuesday the 7th and then radiation so I am not sure what to expect.

 

1. Ded Hedz - JARUS #4236  (ugly purple head)

3.  Coupons - good until the last of September

  •      2 for two Keebler Club Crackers
  •      2 for bag of Purina Bella Dry Dog Food
  •       2 for twelve trays or one twelve count variety pack of Purina Bella Wet Dog Food
  •       1 State fair Corn Dogs

7.  Small paper embosser that has a train engine on it

8.  set of envelopes that come in bills in the mail, never used

12.  rubber stamp with a heart on it

16.  1 set of vintage looking paper doll stickers

17.  Coupons that expire 1st of September

  •           1 for Tide Simply Detergent or Pods
  •           2 Gain Flings
  •           1 Tide Purclean
  •            1 Systane Eye Drops
  •             1 Aquafresh Toothpaste and 1 Aquafresh Toothbrush
  •             2 Nestle Pure Life Purified Water 8 oz
  •            2 Jimmy Dean Breakfast
  •            1 Quilted Northern
  •            1 Barbasol
  •             1 Pure Silk Contour
  •             1 Geneal Tears
  •             2 Clear Care Solution
  •             2 Opti-Free
  •             1 Zaditor Eye Drops
  •             1 Systane ICAPS
  •             1 Dail body wash or bar soap
  •             1 Texas Steakhouse and Saloon Lunch
  •              1 Texas Steakhouseand Saloon Kids Meal

18.  Coupons good until October middle and end of month

  •     1 9Lives Dry Cat food
  •     1 9Lives Wet Cat food
  •      1 Cap'n Crunch Cereal
  •       1 Multipack of Turkey Hill Decadent Delights
  •       1 Excedrin
  •       1 Skinny Pop
  •        1 No7 facial serum

 

            

     

            

 



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2. Coupon for Hello Fresh: $50 gift card- you get $25 off your first 2 orders and free shipping. Request code from me to order online. Good thru August.   

3. Coupon for Chewy.com          $15 off first order of $49 or more plus free 1-2 day shipping, expires 30 Sept. PM me for the code. 

4. Coupon for Land's End, exp 31 August. $15 off $75 purchase.  NO free shipping though. PM me for the code and pin number.

5. 20% off first hair or skin service at the Ulta Salon, exp 29 Aug.



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I can make a sheet of labels for a few people this month. Send me your address and what clip art you want on them or if you'd like to be surprised.

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Used colored pencils: blue, brown, green, orange, pink, purple, red, yellow.

Coupon potlucks.

Biofreeze sample packets.

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

Crafting supplies (leftover from fairy house making, but multi-purpose), multiple unless specified:

  • bright pink faceted and glittered beads
  • 1 shell
  • 2 pink roses with wire stems
  • 1 clear dark pink plastic pear on a wire, 2 cm
  • 1 teensy red enamel heart
  • 2 teensy ladybugs
  • plastic cabochons in many colors: shiny, matte, or pearly; most are faceted and iridescent ; most are round, some in various shapes

Multiples of the following coupons:

  • Aquaphor or Eucerin $2  6/30/19
  • Ayr: saline nasal gel $.25  10/31/18; saline nasal mist $.25  10/31/18
  • Bayer Aspirin 24+ count $1  12/31/18
  • Boost multipack or canister $3  3/31/19
  • Carnation breakfast essentials (except 8 oz single bottles) $2  4/30/19
  • Citracal $2  3/31/19
  • Coppertone $1  3/31/19
  • Culturelle: Kids $5  6/30/19, Baby $5 12/31/18
  • Glucerna multipack $3  12/31/18
  • Hydralyte $2  12/31/18
  • Monistat 12/31/18: 1 or 3 day $5, 7 day $3
  • Rhinocort $4  11/30/18
  • Zyrtec $4 24+ count  11/30/18


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added coupons to my list

 

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August and back to school! I have one 6x9 size envelope with school stickers for children. it's full of stickers with all sizes/styles of letters and stickers that would be like mini flash cards to learn food/animals/etc. TAKEN, Thanks for requesting Debbie

Coupons that all expire in Dec 2018;  All Taken, thanks for requesting!



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2 full sized jars of Yves Rocher Night Cream and 1 full sized jar of Yves Rocher Day Cream. It is from the Riche Creme Series which is for mature skin over 55. No retinols just 30 plant oils. Unopened, new.       TAKEN

1 Aloe  Eye Serum from Pura Veda. Natural, Organic full size.  TAKEN

Several samples of creams, serums, lotions and shampoos, mostly DHc and Yves Rocher.  Some shower gels YR.  TAKEN

Preferably all to one or at most two different people.



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my give aways are updated.

 

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  All TAKEN, thanks!



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Stuff to give away:

1. Will make 1 or 2 kids a "bug" related bookmark or magnet.

2. Will make 2 people a personalized bookmark or magnet with calligraphy or letter stickers.

3. One new mini gel window cling of a teddy bear.

5. Will make 1 person a bookmark or magnet using recycled Garfield comic book strips.

6. Will send 1 person some new tie dye adhesive bandages.

8.One new 2019 adult coloring book and planner from the American heart association.

Please include your address in your pm. Will send items when I can due to work schedule and hot weather. Thanks.



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This month, I am offering:

1) Bad Boys VHS

2) Austin Powers VHS

3) Soul Food VHS

4) TimeCop VHS

5) No Deposit No Return DVD

6) Enya Shepherd Moons cd

Everything is taken.



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Updated my offerings, with excruciating detail.

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Does anyone collect Girl Scout stuff?  I just found a leftover unused set of 3 cookie badges (i.e. 3 different designs) from 2005...

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I have some Girl Scout stuff too--let me know and we can discuss when I'm back home in September.

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Done!



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on hold till i mail some stuff out.

i have some things to share:

1/2" wide ribbon

3/4" wide ribbon

cat stickers

dog stickers

little mermaid stickers

cinderella stickers

spiderman stickers

cross stickers with religious quotes also

world map, folded, from doctors without borders

world map folded, from, food for the poor

habitat for humanity window cling, 3" x 5"

flag window cling, 3" x 5"

breast cancer stickers

cute reminder stickers

kid type stickers

patriotic stickers, enough for 2-3 people

4 patriotic note cards

a couple box tops

cancelled stamps, enough for 2 people

sets of NEW sticker earrings for little girls: my little pony, frozen, disney princess, paw patrol

recipe cards for: vegan cocoa and pb oats, bees knees grilled cheese, birthday party popcorn, dark and spicy hot chocolate

3 very old cancelled stamps, 1-4cent and 2-cent

small package of party hat confetti (birthday)

assorted bookmarks, enough for 2 people

see more in my next post

 

 



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Claimed items were mailed today!!!



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Hi all - I have these two items at the moment.  Please include your mailing address with your request.

1.  Advanced Coloring - Etching - vintage style illustrations ISBN: 805219420614 TAKEN

2.  Trace and Color in any Medium - Landscapes ISBN: 9781600584848

Thanks!  Diane



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heartHere's some Items I found to share this month

1.)Taken Daisy Enamel Pin -New in Package-Small -Nurse promotion

2.)  TAKEN.5 New Little Kitty pop-up pink notecards- no envelopes

3.) (One left of 2 of these ) Gold cross necklace - New in pkg- Catholic promotion - any Christian faith- just cross- not Jesus on cross

4.)TAKEN on New in package- Paperworks Hotd9og Magnet with mustard

5). TAKEN New sealed package 24 Disney Frozen Tatoos

6.) Taken both(2 of these)  New in Package- Disney Luggage Tag heavy glossy cardboard. Photo of Cinderellas Castle and words "Where Dreams Come True"

7. )TAKEN Cute 4"inch by 4 "inch Cat themed gift bag for small gift

8.) Party Novelty- Grow Grow Valentine- New in package "Boyfriend" mini Add water, grows up to 600% in cool water up to 10 days- take out of water shrinks back. 

9.) "Sister is a Friend" words with tiny design 4 by 4,inch gray cardboard border- ready to frame

( No more than 2 items per person

Pm me name address and zipcode

 



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Hello, happy August!

Five people can request a freebie from my shelf.

Just pm me with your preference and your addy.

Thanks for looking!

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