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. Please be sure to put full postage on any packages you mail out. Members have reported receiving "gifts" with postage due.

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

For liability reasons, 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 that way. When we go to wishes, we see wishes; in the 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 (as 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 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 do so at the beginning of the line and if possible, put the word TAKEN in another color 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 ***I Wish*** thread to ask for the specific item there instead.

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!

Please take a free book from my bookshelf!

PM your name and address, and which book you would like.  One book per person, just send a PM with your choice and address.

1) Jeanne G.

2) Kimmy Y.

3) Vicki B.

4) April K.

5) Jean F.

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Coupons:  

$3.50 off  any purchase of $10 or more at ULTA, exp 27 June, in-store or online

selection of Glade coupons with duplicates--candles, spray, wax melts, all exp 15 SEPT

  20% off one item-- coupon for Bed, Bath & Beyond, exp 20 July

$5 coupons for XtraBlue chlorine tablets for swimming pools, exp 15 July    

strip of coupons for Coldstone Creamery....exp 30 June 

5 school supply coupons for pens (Uni-ball and Papermate) and Markers (Mr Sketchy and Sharpie),all  exp 12 July

3 sticker bookplates, say 'this book belongs to' with space to write your name or apply address sticker

CD ROM called ' Women's Health:Breast Diseases', Windows based so won't work in a MAC computer/device

sheet of 23 stickers for young children (age 5 and younger, probably)

Children's CD from CatScat Vacation Bible School: the theme is:   The Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive

window cling from National Wildlife Federation

a few used (0 balance) gift cards-- kids like to play 'store' with them!

TAKEN: to Jean F-- pedometer 

to REK--  book-- Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul

To *Vicki B-- large button calculator called ' big display' 

To Mary-- Card fronts 

To *Connie-- plastic photo keeper and coupons

To Yvonne: craft supply stash and coupons

To Connie: coupons,  panda cling and coupon

does anyone like maxine cartoons? i have some cut off a daily calendar. (in black and white)

would anyone like me to make them some address labels? please include your complete address.

Pick a book from my shelf!!

I can only go with 3 people for now. Hope you 3 can find something you like.

1. Jennifer M.

2.Vicki B.

3.Mary G.

15 small (1 1/4 x 3/4 inch) American flag erasers; a bit dusty

Redi-tag mini page flags

coupon potlucks

biofreeze samples

chives seeds from my garden

sticker potucks

Loose eyeshadows/highlighters/pigments in screwtop jars, most with shimmer: beige, copper, gold, lavender, pink, silver, white.  

Also see list of coupons I have available on the Coupon thread.

Stuff to give away this month:

Paper Misc:

I have several different bundles of cards/stationary that I am going to share the love. When requesting-tell the bundle number and your address please. First come,first serve.

#2-Five different polar bear cards that are blank inside-the other card is a Polar Bear Xmas card.--I want this to go to a serious Polar Bear lover.

#3- Two new Get Well cards and Two new Sympathy cards

#4-One pack of three different notepads-one is Xmas themed.

Scrapbooking supplies:

And as always I will make a few people a handmade bookmark or perhaps a magnet. I have more supplies to make bookmarks than magnets.

Please be patient when requesting. I have to make my trips count to the post office because it is on the opposite side of town from where I live. Thank you.:)

Online:  All You magazine, which has LOTS of coupons, has a daily free sample feature on their website, where they post free samples and deals from around the web.  The daily free sample home page is http://www.allyou.com/coupons-deals/daily-free-samples, and you can go back through their calendars of samples from there.  You can also sign up to have daily email notices sent.

Things to mail:  Some of the images are cut around the edges because the items didn't fit totally on the scanner screen.

• Packet of 12 kids’ adhesive name tags.  They say “My Name Is:” at the top, and at the bottoms are 2 different designs – one is butterflies, and the other is cupcakes and ice cream cones.
• Disc 1 ONLY of Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds live at Luther College (no case or inserts, will come in paper sleeve);  see track titles at http://www.swapacd.com/Live-Luther-College/cd/387360/
• Small “Super Star” motivational charts, about 2 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches, meant for little stickers or stars, 2 pads --10 sheets of an owl standing on books; 6 sheets of a robot.  Take one or both.
• Bookmarks made from really cute double-sided cardstock.  Will send an assortment of several designs.  If you requested an assortment of bookmarks from me last November or December, or in the last couple of months, these are the same ones.  I’d love to send you more, which you could keep or give away.  :)  (to KF, )
• “Sunsets” 6-inch 2015 calendar.  Would be great for papercrafting or making an arrangement of pictures on the wall (like put each image in an individual frame, or glue each image to a square of foam core posterboard, and arrange on wall)  (to KN)
• Paper shapes (can send 1 more set from May); can write on the front or back;  I use them for cute notepaper, but could be used for bulletin boards, crafts, or whatever.  You will get 1 each of the following:  Butterfly, smiling watermelon slice, balloons, 2 different birthday cakes, popcorn, apples in basket, smiley face, yellow paper sticking out of blue envelope, orange leaf.   (Sorry, will not include ladybug and owl from pic)   (to CB)
• 2 sheets of mini bookmarks featuring Captain Underpants, the teacher from Magic School Bus, Clifford, and Geronimo Stilton.  All say “I Believe in Book Power!”  Take one or both.  (to CW)

Decor paper shapes (heavier paper, like a card) – they could be used for classrooms or children’s rooms, as cards, for Sunday School or VBS, to write notes on the back of, or whatever else you might think of.  :)  The longest dimension on any of them is about 6 inches.  4 sets, please say in your PM which set(s) you want:

1. Reading set -- 2 pieces: “Reading is Fun,” “Star Reader”
2. God is Love set -- 3 pieces: “God is Love,” “Love 1 Another,” “Jesus Loves Me”
3. God’s Promises set (looks like brightly-colored burlap) -- 3 pieces: “God’s Promises,” “God is Love,” “Jesus Loves Me”
4. Sunday School songs set (looks like blackboard) – 3 pieces: “This Little Light of Mine, I’m Gonna Let it Shine” “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” “Jesus Loves Me. This I Know.”

Stickers (please include in your PM which set you want):

1. Nature Camp/ Bugs  (to CW)
2. Eco Bear / recycling / support wildlife (2 sets) (to VB, CW)
3. Alphabet (letters and numbers)  (to VB)
4. Zoo/ Jungle (2 pics, here and here)  (to MF, VB, CW)
5. Mermaid / undersea (selection may vary slightly from picture, depending on how many sets I send out and what I have left.)  (to CW, )
6. Patriotic stickers with pictures and captions: 3 each of “United We Stand,” “Proud to be an American,” and “Freedom is Not Free;” 2 of “Support Our Troops, Remember Our Veterans”  (to VB)
7. Reward stickers (2 pics, here and here)
8. Circle stickers that were packaged as “Drink Stickers” for telling whose is whose, but could be used for cards, scrapbooks, and other things as well.  They say Bride to Be, Maid of Honor, Perfect 10, Hottie, Party Girl, Diva, and other things

Bookmarks made from paperboard packaging.  Yeah, I know, but I thought some of these images were fun and would make good bookmarks.  :)  In your PM tell me which bookmarks you want.

1. Monster High  (to CW)
2. Rolling pin and cinnamon sticks
3. Chocolate and whipped cream
4. Hot Wheels  *ADDED A CAR STICKER*  :)  (to CW)
5. Hostess snacks
6. Popcorn in a red bowl (to DA)
7. Kitten and puppy (kitten is wearing sweater)
8. Bowl and flowers on table  (to KF)
9. Raisins
10. Big square Toucan Sam
11. Toucan Sam with cereal
12. Strawberries -- please say which one(s) you want, if you have a preference:
    1. 4 stacked strawberries (2 of these)  (to KF, DA)
    2. 2 strawberries and a tip of another against red and white (pictured between stacked strawberries and Toucan Sam) (to DA)
    3. Square with 3 strawberries
    4. 2 strawberries against red and white

Coke codes to my coke codes friends :)

I am moving and found some things that are old but still usable.

The Home After, meditations for families with children, October-December 1991. Still usable. The Church, Learning About God's People,

Scott Foresman reading systems pamphlets: Poor Sad Green, Once Upon a Time, Snow, and A Big Bridge.

More pamphlets...5 booklets on pregnancy, breast feeding, etc , these are 33  years old so I have no idea whether they are current or not

Growing with Flowers from an old education course

For any who have not seen this:  Jeanne has started a monthly birthday thread in the RAOK forum.  In it members who have a birthday for the month post and ask for good wishes.  Check it out.  Sounds good to me.
 

Promo code $10 off a purchase of $25 or more at Catherines.com

Promo: 777146325

I have one new medium size decal(I believe) of the picture of the soldiers holding up the US flag after World War II in white if anyone is interested.

New kelloggs code:

50DRUGSTOREDIVAS

100pts

For those that don't know--Kelloggs has changed their website now on how to recieve points. I think they will be phasing out the codes in the packages very soon. I haven't seen many new codes online to give out either. So it might take you longer to rack up points if they stop both ways of doing this.

I have to offer the DVD of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", the animated, classic version. It is the DVD only with no case or artwork; it is a little worn but should play with no problems.

 If interested, please PM me.

Thank you Connie for the Kelloggs Code.

Unpostable Paperbacks - older, yellowed, taped:

ALL TAKEN

Select as many as you want but please provide mailing address with request. Thank you.

Cleaning out boxes and closets now:

bag of latch hook thread and hook

about 2 yards ivory lace that you put around pictures, etc

pattern for trick or treat bag - just cut it out and sew it, pattern is printed on fabric

I found more...sigh

Knitting pattern for slippers and boots

Felters leaflet for holly tablecloth or tree skirt

Felters leaflet for Holiday Della Robia Grapevine Wreath, has swan on it

Avon pattern for 10 holiday craft designs, wreath, ornament, napkin and placemats, I made the placemats

Red ribbon and red bias tape

Cross stitch leaflet for "Irene's Kitchen" I made it and it is cute, you can put any name in it, it has a bear on it

The Workbasket magazine from Feb  1984, has knitting patterns

I have Clint Eastwood's "Jersey Boys" available on DVD. Spoken for - THANKS!

New Kellogg code:

ONENATIONONEFLAG

25pts

If you have a Dunkin donuts card and enroll in DD Perks, you can get a free beverage using promo code "NATIONAL".

Enroll at DDPERKS.COM or on their app.

1....Booklet:  Who knew?  Conquering Clutter
                                          Beauty Secrets..........Taken
                                          Beauty Wonders      only one each to different people, please

2......Pkg of 20 thermal laminating pouches (for business i.d. cards)  ........Taken

3.....Sticker booklet episode 2 Tom & Jerry (Sonic wacky pack).......Taken

4.....The Space Creativity Bk (Chick-fil-A)......Taken

5.....2 Picture-It post cards (make your own)  same person

6.....Sm swan needlepoint........Taken

7.....Tea (same as last month)

8.....Jessica Simpson (In this skin)....in a sleeve.....Taken

Please share.................

New Kelloggs code:

FREEBONUSFROMKFR

100pts

Also-if anyone would like some really cool dip recipes---I got a great email I would love to share with others if you are interested...if so you will have to give me a email address to send it to. :)