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!

All taken!

Happy Heart Month to all!  Do something special for yourself this month.

For February I have:

6 bias tape, all new

1 set of Bible Quote Stickers

2 Snail Rejuvenating Cream samples (for the eyes)

1 To Do List Pad

Partially Used "Own the Day Pad"

1 set of Hallmark Crown Stickers

3 Fruity Tea Bags

HAPPY FEBRUARY !! Hope it's a good month for all.

As always I can make address labels for anyone that asks, Just send name, which size label you want ( regular or small), and if you want special clip art. I will do 2 sheets of labels for each request.

This month I have to offer:

1. used stamps from several countries Taken

2. a gray, 3 ply cotton face mask with adjustable nosepiece (new) Taken

3. a bag that folds into its own pocket. It has a banana pattern on it and made from recycled water bottles Taken

4. Reusable bamboo towel Taken

If interested in anything send me a PM with your full mailing details

Stuff I have to give away:

4. Will send to 1 person a Hershey's postcard. :)

6. Will send up to 3 people 80's rock "Hair" bands collector cards. Give up to 3 choices of bands when requesting.

Please make sure your address is in your PM. Will send items due to crazy weather conditions and work schedule. Thanks.

• Hardee's Coupons - full sheet or individual - expire 3/15/2022
• Burger King coupons - Expire 4/4/2022

Ok I have 3 boxes of tea leaving the house  Would anyone like to try Red Rose brand sweet temptations tea? They are a caffeine free herbal tea blend  sweetened with stevia tea extract. And they are VERY SWEET. I do not enjoy really sweet tea, in fact generally only use a dab of honey in mine if any at all. These are over the top for me!

Flavors: AND DONE.....Thanks ladies !

Would anyone like to try 1, 2,  or 3 bags? Let me know, shoot me your address and I will get them sent off 

Year label stickers. 1 x 2 cm approx.  Many sheets available.  "19" are brown, "20" are yellow.

Certain Dri antiperspirant trial pads.  Individual packets.  Multiple available.

Leather scraps.  Mostly tan colored.  Some have embossed patterns and/or are different neutral colors.  Sizes range from about 6 x 2 inches to 6 x 10 inches.  LMK approximately how many pieces you need, about how large they should be, whether you want smooth or textured, and tan/brown or another color.  

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
• Carnation Breakfast Essentials box/canister/multipack $1.50  2/28/23
• Certain Dri antiperspirant $2  12/31/23
• Culturelle kids probiotic $5  6/1/22
• Desitin $1  7/31/22
• Fiber Choice $3  6/30/22
• 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
• Phillips probiotic or Fiber Good $3  3/31/22
• Tylenol pediatric Dissolve Pack $1.50  3/1/23
• Tylenol or Motrin pediatric $1.50  1/31/23
• Zarbee's Naturals Baby 3/31/22 calming $1, vitamins $1
• 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

TAKEN I have an unopened package of 25 sheets of 8.5 x 11 specialty printer paper - it has a tropical scene of palm trees and waves on it. Could probably be used for crafting. PM me with your address if you want it.

I have 3 different designs of popsockets.They attach to the back of your phone to prop it up.

1.Pink background with white flowers   TAKEN

2 God has got this/Black with winged cross  TAKEN

3 God keeps his promises Rainbow w/white dove  TAKEN

Feburary month, I'm looking through the RAOK  wish list and sending out litte surprises :)

Ok, after sending a few surprises picked from the wish list, I decided just to post what i have for now. Pick as many as you like. 

Boston, MA or PuertoRico post cards.

Princess stickers mixed envelope. 

KIWI Sneaker NO tie laces - one pair, one size fit all, Black. Squeeze & thread, Trim to fit, secure end caps. New

DVD - Little Man

Peanut shape cap for kids - Pop cap Brown 

2 Black cover and seal the gap btw the stove and counter - Each cover measures approximately 21"L by 2.25"W by 0 .39"H. - NEW

UPDATED ABOVE

All taken

2 in by 2 in square magnet says "I'm fighting Alzheimer's by: Staying Active, Eating a healthy diet, exercising my

2022 Desktop Planner, each month is a 2 page spread with 4 or more lines per day to notate appts or to-do items

I have 2 checkbook size 2022 purse calendars if anyone can still use some. one has birdhouse with chickadees on cover, other has Veterans' Memorial photo on cover.

A window cling from Doctors without Borders

A window cling from WWF with a panda on it  

sending--* to Connie 2022 Farmer's Almanac booklet>> and surprises

to Nancy D-- little stickers>>  sent a *second envy of them on 2/28 as the first one never arrived.>>

 from last month -

      Smart Words Reader, Your Amazing Brain - booklet - 978-0-545-33443-3 -  just beat up.

Added 2/8 -   something very different!  I know many of you collerct or make use of unusual things in your crafting.  I have 2 copper-looking medals, about half dollar size, 'Continental Mathmatics League Award' . Just found cleaning out some of my husband's old files. Old math teacher does not want them for anything  I guess they never got awarded to anyone, they are new, in plastic baggies.    Anyone interested??. Would love to send to 2 people if there are 2 interested in these.

Added 2/9 - pkg. of 6  small  blank note cards from Posies and Such - "Man's Best Friend", dogs on front

Please PM with your info if interested in any of these. Thanks for looking, and for supporting our wonderful RAOK forum!

I have a new, sealed in package, Fashion Forms see-thru bra strap converter, just like this one: https://www.classicshapewear.com/p/fashion-forms-strap-converter-2009?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAiA6Y2QBhAtEiwAGHybPTxS9aZtV_l6ixVx3g_fGQJ6KszOm1qtN7YVx8Yrld8L6pa0Y7boPBoCtXMQAvD_BwE - TAKEN

3 Cami Secret clip-on camisoles - black, white, nude. New but not in package. Gives you a layered look (or helps with tops that are too low cut), without having to wear another shirt underneath. They are like these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255283426085?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=255283426085&targetid=1262749492022&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=1014369&poi=&campaignid=15428034462&mkgroupid=133947154481&rlsatarget=pla-1262749492022&abcId=9300763&merchantid=426099572&gclid=CjwKCAiA6Y2QBhAtEiwAGHybPbpUrZs7O3RX4-8zPcWJ-KQsIzy0EhDLYV2KEJOfUhk- TAKENHQITQUwVSBoCxhQQAvD_BwE - TAKEN

I have a few packages of Arugula seeds from 2017 that I will never use.  Any takers?

Added to post :-)

Giftcards = I have 3 cards each $10 for Cold Stone Creamery.  - I have had these for years and cold stone creamery says online that they still have $10 on each of them. We don't have a cold stone creamery close by so that's why we haven't used them. I am willing to send 3 people individually 1 gift card each :) Just send PM your address. 

All 3 Taken -wish I had more to give

I am offering the following this month:

• Five (5) Dessie brand 4x6 colorful blank greeting cards with envelopes Taken
• One (1) empty black plastic glasses case
• One (1) sixteen-pack of Publix 312 hearing aid batteries
• One (1) "Stay Proud" black and gold iron-on patch
• One (1) Democracy brand "Absolution" pants size 8, dark coral, jeans type material, elastic waist, skinny leg *never been worn *Taken

TAKEN

If there are any tea drinkers here, I sorted some odds and ends out to offer. All are individually wrapped tea bags. I'll send 2-4 per person, depending on how many requests I get for each.  PM me with your choices and address.

Buddha-brand Elderberry tea (Caffeine-free). I have 8.

Twinings-brand Camomile, Honey & Vanilla. (Caffeine-free) I have 7.

Tazo-brand Zen tea. (A blend of green tea with lemon verbena, lemongrass & spearmint. (Caffeinated.) I have 2.

Lemon & Lime Zest tea. (Caffeine-free). I have 1.

Stash-brand Moroccan Mint. (A blend of green tea, spearmint, peppermint, lemongrass.)(Caffeinated)  I have 1.

Constant Comment spiced black tea. (Caffeinated). I have 1.

I'm back again to offer more envelopes for mailing! PLEASE NOTE! These are USED. I remove and/or black out the labels and reuse them. But... (and I kid you not!) these suckers breed like bunnies! TT-TT They are taking over my place! lol

Please feel free to request a box of them at your peril! ;) -1 box of assorted envelopes for reuse. (all sizes and types;plastic, manila with and without bubble lining, different sizes, etc) If you've requested before and you've run out... Feel free to request again! ;) If there' s more than one person interested and you don't mind waiting, like I said, they accumulate fast, so I'd be happy to hold your address and send to those in the order requested! (though it could be awhile before you see them)

**One other note! I just moved. So there might be a delay in sending them, till I find a box I can use. :)

2 adjustable sunflower friendship bracelets, brand new in a sealed package. Exactly like this: https://www.ubuy.com.tr/en/product/R53RKXS-friendship-bracelet-best-friend-bracelet-for-2-sunflower-pinky-promise-bracelets-adjustable-for-coup TAKEN

I also have a new Sandalwood Mala bead stretch bracelet (or can be worn as a necklace) like this (mine is the reddish variety): https://zenheavens.com/products/natural-sandalwood-mala-beads - TAKEN