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 without an ISBN, 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!

Happy February!  

Here are a couple of FREE SAMPLE links to start out the month:

- Free Sample of Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Rinse-Out Hair Mask:

https://promo.rtm.com/garnierhoneytreasures/

- Free Sample of Pyure Organice Stevia (the world’s best tasting stevia, supposedly :-)

https://pyureorganic.com/badmother/

- Also, I have a few new packages of Loose Leaf dividers for binders - some have colored index tabs, some have clear. - TAKEN

Happy February!

For February, I have:

2019 small magnetic calendar and note pad (note pad says sparkle every day on the bottom)

black upper case alphabet stickers for making signs, scrapbooks

fabric zipper bag that an ironing board cover came in

owl stickers

2 sets of mini decorative clothespins

1 sample of perfectly posh body fesh creamy milk body butter

cancer survivor pen and pencil

1 set of small magnetic beads

1 small metal elephant (needs some love)

2 sets of Jamberry nails

6  outlet covers

bag of odd and end jewelry(mismatched and some broken)

1 McCall wooden paper doll

I can make a few people address labels this month. PM me your address and what kind of clip art you'd like or if you want it to be a surprise.

TAKEN - thanks to everyone who requested!

ALL TAKEN (Thanks for requesting) Fantastic February to all. 

FREEBIES for FEBRUARY

I have 6 Like New ( near mint condition ) Penguin 60's small paperback books-  ( Limit 2 per person )

ALL BOOKS TAKEN (1) Garrison Keillor-  Truckstop and other Lake Wobegon Stories  (2) Henry James- Daisy Miller   (3) D. H. Lawrence- Love Among the Haystacks

TAKEN (4) Jack London- To Build a Fire and Other Stories                                                                                                                            TAKEN (5) Peter Straub- Blue Rose          TAKEN (6)   Gigi-  Collette

TAKEN  DVD-  Fried Green Tomatoes

TAKEN   DVD- Blue Ray-  The Christmas Shoes with Rob Lowe

TAKEN BRAND NEW HALLMARK- Thank You Notes with adorable Minnie Mouse saying THANKS- 10 cards and envelopes. Red/White/Black White/Grey Design

Would anyone have use for used postcards?  From all across the US and the world.  I was thinking maybe a teacher could use them?  These are postcards sent to me so they have writing on the backside.  TAKEN

If interested, PM me with your address.

I'm currently snowed in so it would be a week, probably, until I could get mailed out. 

Small oval  sticker, 3in by 2 in, Proud Supporter of Doctors without Borders

Window sticker from Sierra Club, celebrating 127 years, 'Never stop exploring.'

huge page of Burger King coupons, exp 17 March.  Our BK just closed!

small magnet with 'My Plate' nutritional info-- explains what portion of your plate should have protein, veggie, fruit, and grains

Bed Bath and Beyond coupons, some expired-- only good in stores

angel in pocket coin- have 2 to share, one to each requestor

Subway coupons, exp 24 FEB

SENT OUT: to Michelle W-- postcards-- late thanks 5 weeks after mailed

Here's what I have to give away:

1. One envelope of new adult coloring pages with some stickers and some other surprises thrown in.

2. Will send one person a "mystery bag' of refrigerator magnets that came from my Mom.

4. One stretch bead bracelet in colors of brown that says "Love" at the bottom.

5. Will make 2 people a love magnet or bookmark with special chipboard stickers. :)

And finally for one person only...If you have a birthday in Feb. that is before,on,or after my sister's birthday you will get to pick a costume jewelry item from what I have available.

Please put your address in your PM. Will send items when I can due to weather,work and being sick. Thanks.

I have:

1. Meta Mucil sample packs + Metal Mucil coupons
2. Osteo Bi-Flex sample pack
3. Estee Lauder Global Anti-Aging Creme Sample - TAKEN

Please PM me with your name & address if you would like an item from this list.

George Strait CD....The Road Less Traveled taken

TAKEN

I have these two little owls to give away this month.  They are friends and want to stay together so they'll both go to the same person (plus, it saves me postage).  I'm currently iced-in but I should be able to mail them early next week.

**Note: the offer is only for the owls, not the Loch Ness Monster they are posing with or the Grim Reaper trying to photo bomb. 

I have some DVDs available:

The Final Season              Sean Astin

Guadalcanal Diary            William Bendix

Merrill's Marauders           Jeff Chandler

Send me a PM if interested.

Silvercat

Imperfect chinaware:

• Cream colored teacup & saucer with blue trim, Fondeville Ambassador Ware, light crazing.
• Child's mini teaset, teapot has chipped spout and one saucer has chips.
• Creamer and sugar set with wildflower design, crazed.
• Dark blue decorative plate with raised flowers and leaves, one scratch and one small crack.
• Retro-modern shaped teapot, gilt gold covered, some areas of gold worn away.
• Teapot with light lilac-colored flowers, all over crazing.
• 2 Spode Christmas Tree mugs, one with crazing and the other with a small chip in the green trim.
• "O is for Orangutan" Franklin Porcelain miniature plate, repaired crack.
• Small teacup painted with a winged fairy, saucer doesn't quite match.
• 3 Porcelain flower placecard holders, minor chipping.
• Duchess China cup & saucer, rose pattern, short hairline crack on lip of cup.
• Ceramic cake server with sweat pea design, some crazing.
• 3 Teapot lids: white daisies in relief, white with ivy design and gold knob, speckled burgundy.

Multiples of the following coupons:

• Aquaphor or Eucerin $2  6/30/19
• Boost multipack or canister $3  6/30/19
• Carnation breakfast essentials (except 8 oz single bottles) $2  7/31/19
• Citracal $2  3/31/19
• Culturelle: Kids $5  6/30/19, Baby $5  6/30/19
• Lansinoh Lanolin $1  12/31/19
• Miralax $5  4/30/19
• Phillips Colon Health daily probiotic $2  3/31/19
• Rhinocort allergy nose spray $4 12/31/19
• Tylenol Extra Strength $2  6/15/19
• Zyrtec 24+ count $4 12/31/19

Unpostable book: Blindness.

Used bubble mailers.

Temporary tattoos: monkey, sun, toucan, iguana, palm tree, turtle.

I have these cross bookmarks to offer.  One per person.

1.  Blue  TAKEN

2.  Purple  TAKEN

Done for the month!

Add 100 Kellogg’s Family Rewards Points.  Through February 25th, enter the code LOVEYOURKFREWARD to earn 100 points!

Take one or take all, msg with your address please. 

TAKEN - New 8 invitations/envelope "Did someone say party" its a black,white cat on them.

New 2 pk of Despicable Me party invitations each has 8 cards/envelope. 

New 8 invitations/envelope "You're invited" 

New 8 invitations/envelope "It's a surprise party"

New 8 invitations/envelope "Birthday party" sport theme

TAKEN - New in box small, folds flat to go anywhere convenience-Sitting stepper, effortless stepping motion, help prevent blood clots, numbness, swollen ankles,feet, help increase circulation.

TAKEN - DVD- The rubber band movie Bands on the run (comes with bands, New not open)

TAKEN - DVD - KidPaddle

Happy Valentine's Day! 

Here's some FREE Samples & FREE After Rebate coupons (just click the link to request & they will send it to you!):

FREE Sample of Lancome Absolue Soft Cream: https://www.lancome-usa.com/absolue-soft-cream-samples.html?&utm_medium=all_affiliate&utm_source=linkshare&utm_content=Skimlinks.com&ranMID=36178&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-8gk37MYpdgimCTfRXBbdXA - SOLD OUT

FREE After Rebate:  Arm & Hammer Cloud Control Cat Litter and Feline Pine Natural Cat Litter: https://ahlitter.inmarrebates.com/#/offers

FREE After Rebate: Bic Razors: https://razor.shopbic.com/freebate

Does anybody still have or use a vcr? Send me a message with your genre preferences and addy.... I will let you know if I have those...

Sending coupons to my regulars....

i have 2 more envelopes to go... anybody need them?

also have glucera and ensure coupons