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!

Happy June everyone. Hope it's a great month for you.

As always, I can make you address labels either in regular size or small. PM me which size you prefer or if you want both. Also give me an idea of what type clip art you want and be sure to give me your full mailing address.

 I may add a few other things thru-out the month so keep checking back.

Thank you to all that have sent RAOK to me and the girls :) 

My RAOK for May: You may ask for more than one item. 

Post Cards - Boston MA, PuertoRico, 2 Catalina Island, 1 New Zealand

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 

Cards-sister gave them to me to share. You can ask me for the inside saying, some are way to long to post here. 

Life has already given us the most perfect gift (And that gift is each other)

Not all heroes wear a capes - (Thanks for all you do. Hallmark, Crayola)

Once in a while, someone comes along (long saying front and inside. Hallmark)

Sight ‘n Sound Pop-up card Happy birthday Princess (not sure if sounds work)

Sight ‘n Sound Pop-up card w/ 4 tags Happy birthday, I love you, Best Wishes and a blank one (Not sure if the sound works)

Card Fronts - for making tags or anything else. 

9 – 1" plastic cloth pin-gold color.

1 Cell phone finger Black/silver oval shape holder/kickstand (sorry I can’t think of the name for it) 

Plastic bread bag tags - can be used for craft or on electric cords and put name othem on it.

Metal twist tie from bread bags.

Taken: 

I was thinking of the most wonderful person in the world (And thought of you)

I’ve spent days on end trying to find you the most perfect gift (And realized it was in my heart the whole time!)

A true friend knows the song in your heart and sings it when memory fails (I’m singing with you)

(Above cards, i'm so sad...Nancy, I got your envelope today but it had been torn open and stapled shut. But the envelope was empty.)

Your kindness has power (saying inside is for a child. Hallmark)

You are not this moment (long saying inside. Hallmark)

When you feel alone (long saying front and inside. Hallmark)

What you do matters (A lot) 

You are so amazing (so thankful you for you)

You’re wonderful (Thank you for taking the time)

(3) Xmas cards Take all - Believe (Wishing you many magical moments..) Christmas Blessings (Rejoice in the wonder of his birth..)

1 Cell phone round holder/kickstand

Subway coupon sheet - expire 6/25/22.  PM to grab them!

Sorry - computer hiccup - will fill in later.

I have two large sunflower bookmarks I can send out to two people.  They both have tassels.  Taken

Keychain with disposable cpr breathing barrier mask.  Allows delivery of mouth-to-mouth respirations with no direct contact.  Packed in a little red velcro closed case.

Magnet sheets.  5 !/2 x 4 inches.  Has dosing guide for Tylenol and Motrin printed on the front, but could be reused for crafting.  4 left..

Used bubble padded mailers, various sizes.

Used colored pencils.  Multiple available.  Black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, peach, pink, red, yellow, white.

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  6/1/23
• Desitin $1  7/31/22
• Fiber Choice $3  6/30/22
• Florajen probiotic $2  3/31/23
• IBgard $3  12/31/22
• KY lubricant/moisturizer $2  10/15/22
• Miralax $5  4/30/23
• Mylicon child tummy $1.50  9/30/23
• Mylicon infant  12/30/24:  gas $2, probiotic $3  
• One A Day $3  6/30/22
• ThermaCare $2  12/31/22
• Tylenol adult $2  12/31/22
• Tylenol or Motrin pediatric $1.50  3/1/23
• Zarbee's Children's Sleep with Melatonin $1  3/31/23
• Zarbees Sleep with Melatonin child gummie/tab or adult gummie $2.50/2  3/31/23
• Zarbee's Naturals cough  $1.50   12/1/22
• Zyrtec pediatric $4  10/1/22

Offering: 
cardfronts-- variety including Christmas

sending: 

To Heather F-- tags for her crafting
 surprise to Eloise in CA >>

to *Mel P -- new white gardening gloves with blue grip dots>>

to *Nancy D--fast food coupons>>

to *Ani-- new postcards>>

Southern and Whiskey recipe postcards to: * Connie, *Linda, and *Ani>>

Magnets have now all been taken. I would be happy to send a couple people a postcard along with a few stickers. 

Here's what I have to give away:

1. One package of Avery Neon colored Reinforcement Labels that I can share with 2 people.

2. One $100 wine voucher card for Nakedwines.com

3. One card for 17 meals free with HelloFresh.com

5. For those new to the forum- I can make up to 3 people a magnet or bookmark catered to your hobbies/interests.

6. I can make 2 people a magnet or card for Father's Day with special stickers that I found

Make sure your address is in your PM. Will send items when I can due to work schedule. Thanks. :)

(Vickie B. & Pat V.; Your boxes are on thier way!) 

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)

TAKEN

I have a couple of chamomile-based teas to offer.  Please PM with address.  TAKEN

2023 pocket calendar (7" x 3") that actually starts with Sept. 2022. Each page has a lighthouse scene background - TAKEN

Sample of StriVectin "Wrinke ReCode - Moisture rich cream - TAKEN

Sample of Origins "Checks & Balances" Polishing face scrub - TAKEN

Sample of Dr. Hauschka Soothing Cleansing milk - TAKEN

This month I am offering a Reader's Digest hardcover book that has Cold Wind by Paige Shelton; The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenadore; Runner by Tracy Clarl; The Noel Letters by Richard Paul Evans.

If interested in the book make sure to send your full mailing details in your PM.

Donated

TAKEN I have a handmade soft leather-bound dream journal to offer.  For those of you familiar with Sacred Space Crate, it was in the February 2021 box.  It's beautiful, but as a vegetarian, I will never use it.  I don't want it to go to waste.

I'll send it out to the first person to message me.

TAKEN - thanks!

New American Greetings birthday card "For A Special Niece". Inside it says: "Hoping your birthday is a day full of fun and laughter, a day for enjoying life's little pleasures and most of all - a day that's just the beginning of a beautiful year for you" (with bright pink envelope). - TAKEN

TAKEN
A stamped cross stitch picture- "Home is where the â¤ï¸ is".  Approx 9 1/2 x 12".  There is some thread to go with it but you'll definitely need to add some more. From QVC, Bucilla presents Its a Cinch! 

To do yourself. It's not a finished piece. 
 

Journals!

Small (5" x 7"):       

• PB, turquoise covers with cartoons by Roz Chast on front cover and front/back of every other page, narrow-ruled pages, 1/2" wide (192 pages)

Medium (6" x 8.5" or smaller):

• Stiff PB, plain grey covers with "Cablevision" embossed into front, elastic keeper, ribbon bookmark, plain off-white narrow-ruled pages, 5/8" wide, guessing 150 pages)
• PB spiral-bound, front cover says "jobs.bloomberg.com Make your mark", plain narrowish-ruled pages, less than 1/2" wide, guessing ~70 pages
• HB, white covers with b/w photo of a man in a lab   TAKEN
• HB, maroon covers with large image of Cezanne still life on front cover   TAKEN

Added.