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.  Credits may not be offered as gifts anywhere in RAOK.

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.

Random drawings:  If you wish to sponsor a random drawing for an item you are offering, please, before you post your offer, PM the current RAOK manager with the winning number (between 1 and 25).  The manager will post a table with the numbers 1 through 25.  Then post your offer, including the information that people interested in participating in the drawing should choose a number between 1 and 25 and PM that number to the thread manager.  The manager will enter participants' names into the table, so that subsequent participants will know which numbers are still available.  When no more numbers have been requested for 24 hours, the drawing will be closed and the winner announced.

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!

I have a very dainty bracelet on brown cord, adjustable, with a small blue painted clay bead as its focus point. It came from Romania this month with a pottery piece I had ordered. Shoot me an e-mail if you would like to have it. 

Thanks for looking!    TAKEN  - THANKS!

Silvercat  >^..^<

I can offer to a few more people some pre-printed games.  Please let me know if you prefer "Dots" or "Hangman", or perhaps a few of each.  I can send some to another 3-4 people.  Just zing me a pm if interested.

Happy April. I can make address labels for a few people this month. PM full address with type clip art you'd like. Also let me know if you want regular or small size labels.

I can send one person a 1-year (six issues) subscription to Midwest Living magazine. - TAKEN

Vera Bradley wallet, used.  Zip around, turn lock.  Medium pink with green & blue large floral.  Some wear but very usable.  Needs surface cleaning--I'm too lazy so I just got another one...in a darker color so dirt won't show as well.

The Clocks, Agatha Christie.  Unpostable paperback.

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie.  Unpostable paperback.

Hello Fresh free start and DoorDash discount codes.  One of each.

Used colored pencils.  Multiple available.  Blue, brown, green, grey, peach, pink, red, white, yellow.

Multiples of these coupons:

• Aveeno baby $1  7/31/22
• Band-Aid $1  7/31/22
• Bayer Aspirin 24+ count $1  8/15/22
• Benadryl Children $1  10/1/22
• Boost $3  6/30/23
• Carnation Breakfast Essentials box/canister/multipack $1.50  2/28/23
• Certain Dri antiperspirant $3 12/31/23
• Culturelle kids probiotic $5  6/1/22
• Desitin $1  7/31/22
• Fiber Choice $3  6/30/22
• Florajen probiotic $2  3/31/23
• KY lubricant/moisturizer $2  10/15/22
• Miralax $5  4/30/23
• Mylicon child tummy $1.50  9/30/23
• Mylicon infant $2  6/30/24:  gas $2, probiotic $3  
• One A Day $3  6/30/22
• ThermaCare $2  12/31/22
• Tylenol or Motrin pediatric $1.50 3/1/23
• Zarbee's Naturals Child 4/30/22 Immune $1, melatonin $1
• Zarbee's Naturals 12/1/22 melatonin child gummie/tab or adult gummie $2.50/2; cough $1.50   
• Zyrtec pediatric $4  10/1/22

Happy April to all! :)

I would like to send 3 people a religious Happy Easter postcard. 

Puzzle Books have been taken--Thanks :) 

I have a coupon for $25 off a $50 purchase at Loft. It expires April 10.  If interested, PM me for the code.  

This month I have to offer:

1) Subway coupons that expire 5/21/22 recycled

2) Burger King coupons that expire 5/30/22 recycled

3) Arby's coupons that expire 4/30/22

4)  2 Signal Vault Credit & Debit Card Protectors

PM me with your full mailing details if interested, even if you think I might have it.

Offering:

gold-toned guardian angel 'coin' for your pocket

4 inch dreamcatcher in brown and tan tones ( feel free to ask again if I have previously sent one to you)

Sending:

Vicki B-- *Subway & McDonald's coupons, birthday and other cards>>

Nancy D--*fastfood coupons>>

jacci-Jerri--* xmas card fronts>>

To Jean F-- *Canx stamps>>

to Connie-- *BK coupons>>

to Mona-- *postcards, new bday and other cards>>

to Renee D-- *wine corks>>

to Connie--* large Bugs Bunny sticker>>

To *Sandra ( Connie's mom) set of white gloves that have blue raised dots for gripping gardening tools>>

*Postcards to Michelle>>

to Heather F-  ***tags from new items>>

Two puzzle books: 1 of The 50 States Facts and Fun

                               1 of Sea Life Mazes  TAKEN

16 small rolls of washi tape.  I will send 2 to each person who ask for some.   10 TAKEN

1 sheet of religious stickers Bible Verses   TAKEN

4 sets of color street nails.  One to each requesting. 2 TAKEN

Cloth mask if anyone needs them.

I have an unused Superman postcard...really bright and shiny! Taken

I will add more as I go thru some old boxes. 

Stuff I have to give away

2. Will send 1 person a new magnetic greeting card--must be a fan of Looney Tunes.

3. Will send 1 person a new Hershey's postcard.

4.  Will make up to 2 people a handcrafted bookmark or magnet using quotes from the Bible-either Psalms or Proverbs.

Will send items when I can due to hectic work schedule and crazy weather. Please make sure your address is in your PM. Post your unique or odd wishes and I might be able to help you out. Thanks.

If there is still interest, I have another deck to rehome this month.

• TAKEN The Prism Tarot Brilliant Cut by Liz Landis - It comes in a two-piece box and has a companion guide.  I got this deck in a subscription box, and I don't want it. I looked at all the cards though.  It's very colorful.

As always, repeat requesters are welcome.

As you receive happy mail this month, please remember to save your cancelled stamps for our raok members who collect them.  There are some new ones that might be of interest like the tap dance ones I am using this month. 
 

Tu morn-- my PO had new flower stamps yesterday. 

Added to my post  further up on page 1

Taken

Happy April!

Sample of Kerastase (for hair & scalp) purifying cleansing clay treatment: A purifying clay that deeply, yet gently cleanses and purifies the scalp. Helps balance sebum level on hair. Removing pollution & impurities without stripping. Leaves scalp feeling invigorated and refreshed. Adds more volume +74%. Detangles hair +82%. Provides a root lift effect. Nourishes hair. - TAKEN

( 1 )  Brand New Sealed "Fabulous Grandma" GANZ metal Lapel push pins in nice sealed see through plastic pouch including small card the words: Top Prize goes to you, the world's greatest, that's what you are, To me you'll always a bright and shining star. Go to this link to see what the pins look like. Amazon.com: Ganz Fabulous Grandma Award Ribbon Lapel Pin : Toys & Games  Nice for upcoming Mother's Day card enclosure/small gift, Pin is smaller and nicer than it looks in link- photo a bit distorted. It is sized more like the Nurse Pin below.

 ( 1 ) Brand New Sealed GANZ "World's Best Nurse" metal Lapel pin that looks like a trophy in nice see through plastic pouch including a small card with the words:  The Top Prize Goes to You!  The World's greatest that's what you are. To me, you'll always be a bright and shining star!   Ganz World's Best Nurse Grand Prize Trophy Shaped Lapel Pin - By by Ganz - Shop Online for Toys in the United States (fishpond.com)  For your favorite nurse!

TAKEN 2 sheets of Toy Story 3 Stickers

 TAKEN Brand New package of Herb Tags- made of heavy stock paper with holes on each edge if you want to put string or yarn to attach them to put on your gardening pots or plots flags:  Names include- Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Dill, Basil, Lavender, Oregano and also  one that says May all your weeds be wildflowers.   Here is a link to what they look like:Tags - Herbs – 1320LLC (canvascorpbrands.com

I have 30 Marlboro codes to give away.

Please send pm if interested.

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A large dolphin pick like you would find on a huge fancy sandwich , looks new , dolphin is heavy paper and has tissue paper honeycomb waves about 5-6 inches long

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A few leftovers from last month...

1) Confetti ~~~ 2 small packs of shiny foil-like confetti. 1 has tool shapes... hammer, screwdriver, drill, etc. & the other has heavy machinery shapes... backhoe, bulldozer, etc. You can request one or both. ~~~ TAKEN ~~~

2) DisposeRX ~~~ this is a powder that you mix with water to dispose of old/expired medicines. 3 pks. available.... take 1 or more.

3) Blank notecards ~~~ Assorted blank cards but no envelopes. Enough for 2 people. ~~~ 1 set taken

4) Greeting Cards ~~~ 2 Get Well & 2 Anniversary... again, no envelopes.