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.

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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.

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For the Month of March, I have the following:

black upper case alphabet stickers for making signs, scrapbooks

cancer survivor pen and pencil

1 McCall wooden paper doll

fabric zipper bag that an ironing board cover came in

1 pair of new socks that say SHAM ROCK & ROLL

delicates wash bag

blue lanyard

new stamper that is a checkerboard frame on it

butterfly kitchen towel

Bless this Home kitchen towel

Happy March everyone! Spring is right around the corner! 

I  still have some DVDs available and hope to add a few more in the coming weeks:

The Final Season              Sean Astin

Guadalcanal Diary            William Bendix

Merrill's Marauders           Jeff Chandler

Added: I have two sets of stamps...one from Disney and the other from WWF for Animals.  TAKEN

Send me a PM if you find something you'd like.

Silvercat

I have a set of expired Missouri license plates. You can have one or both. We changed plates this year and they told us we could keep them or recycle in some way. I know some use them as roofs for birdhouses.

1 is on the way to Texas to decorate a wall....

and #2 is heading for KS....thanks ladies!

March RAOK offers, write item on subject line, msg with your address please.

1 Chewy pet coupon - Exp 4/30/19 - $15 off your first pet food & supplies order of $49 or more. Use code at check out or on line free 1-2 day shipping. 

New 8 invitations/envelope "You're invited" 

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

New 8 invitations/envelope "Birthday party" sport theme

8 mixed Christmas cards - In the envelope ready to mail

7 mixed Christmas cards - In the envelope ready to mail

5 mixed Birthday cards -  In the envelope ready to mail

1 Valentine, 1 Thanksgiving - small cards, both in the envelope ready to go. 

Gold color necklice with the capricorn charm, new in box - for adult or young girl

7 mixed Birthday cards - In the envelope ready to mail *

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

8 mixed Birthday cards -  in the envelope ready to mail. *

8 mixed Birthday cards - In the envelope ready to mail. * 

8 mixed Birthday cards - In the envelope ready to mail *

4 mixed Birthday cards - long type to put money in - In the envelope ready to mail. *

15 mixed Christmas cards - In the envelope ready to mail. *

15 mixed Christmas cards - In the envelope ready to mail. *

5 Christmas card front - can be used to make gift label *

4 Friendship cards *

6 Thinking of you cards *

4 Get well cards - In the envelope ready to mail. *

2 Sympathy cards *

4 Thank you cards *

5 Cute cards inside its blank *

Happy March(almost spring!)

I have to give away:

DVD's:

southland season two, three and four. -The first disc from season two is missing.  The rest of the set is included. upc: 883929297405  TAKEN

Double feature Al Pacino - Dog Day Afternoon;  Serpico.  UPC: 883929404018 TAKEN

On Dangerous Ground starring Rob Lowe - upc 057373144909

The Thing starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead , 2010 version - UPC 025192072789

If These Walls Could Tallk 2 - starring Venessa Redgrave - ex rental, no upc

Copying Beethoven starring Ed Harris - UPC - 012569163928 TAKEN

The Libertine starring Johnny Depp - UPC =796019794060 TAKEN

Books:

The Case of the Lucky Loser by Erle Stanley Gardner (perry mason) - older pb TAKEN

The Case of The Deadly Toy by Erle Stanley Gardner (perry mason) - older pb TAKEN

Pm me with address if interested, first come first serve. ;)

Thanks for looking!

If you or someone you know would like a card to uplift them, with more than just a signature, let me know!

I am a prayer warrior, if you know someone that needs prayer, message me!

If anyone needs address labels, pm me your full address and what type clip art you'd like, or if you want it to be a surprise.

Taken - thanks!

I have:
- 2 sets of Miscellaneous Fast Food Coupons

- A new, unused full sized free sample tube of Este Lauder Sculpting Lipstick (Pure Color Envey 125 Nude Cult) Note:  The tip somehow got smooshed, but it has never been used. - TAKEN
- A new, free sample tube of Este Lauder "Global Anti-Aging Wake Up Balm" - TAKEN

Happy cold March!

I have some crafting sheets:  Request as many as you want.  I have more to list later.

A trumpeting Tulips Quilt

Colette, a Doll to Cherish

Quilt a Shamrock Pillow

Watermelon Sweatshirt

Ballerina Bear (made from a sock)

Butterfly Tote (cross stitch)

Ruffles and Lace Doll (made from a sock)

Mini Garden Quilt

Lucky Shamrock Shirt

Classic Tissue Cover-Up (plastic canvas)     Taken

Chalkboard Labels (can remove and erase)

Checkbook Holder (tinkerbell, slightly used)

Foreign Stamps      Taken

The maps have all been taken. Hoping to mail soon.

I have lots of seizure information so glad it has been taken rather than paper gatored!!!

TAKEN

I have a goat like this to send out this month.  It has a blue flower instead of pink but otherwise looks just like this one.

Holiday card fronts

Ballet slippers, brand new.  I wear 8 1/2 shoe and these were a little big on me.

China and teaware, some with imperfections.  After this month, I'll donate the rest.

• 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.
• 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.
• 3 Teapot lids: white daisies in relief, white with ivy design and gold knob, speckled burgundy.

Unpostable book: Blindness.

Used bubble mailers.

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
• Culturelle: Kids $5  6/30/19, Baby $5  6/30/19
• Lansinoh Lanolin $1  12/31/19
• Metamucil products $1  6/30/19
• Miralax $5  4/30/19
• Rhinocort allergy nose spray $4 12/31/19
• Tylenol Extra Strength $2  6/15/19
• Zyrtec 24+ count $4 12/31/19

Taken 

thanks

Here's what I have to give away:

1. One refrigerator magnet of a dog in a copper looking coating.(not new but still very cute.)

2. Will make 3 people a "march" or "Irish" theme bookmark or magnet based on your preferences.

3. Will send 1 sticker envelope to one person depending on what they are looking for.

Thanks for reading. Will send items when I can due to weather and work schedule.

Happy Spring time to all!

ALL TAKEN! This month I've sorted more stickers into categories and will mail an envelope ASAP. 

DONE!

I have multiple coupons for $3 off Florastor probiotics. They are good til 12/31/21. I have 10 of them so can send to 2-3 people.

Please message mailing info when inquiring.

RAOKs mailed.  Watch for them.

I have a cd by Josh Turner  I SERVE A SAVIOR with 12 songs.  This has been taken.

A brand new men's printed red handkerchief   This has been taken.

A navy blue checkbook cover

Please send PM with address.Thanks!

Does anyone want a Usborne Catalog for children's books.  This is the Jan-June 2019 edition.

TAKEN - thanks!

small bag of tag covers for TY beanie babies

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

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

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-- expired so only good in stores

Sending to:

*Irene + 5 April-- Arabic coin, small medal medallions and a surprise

Jean F+ -- cancelled stamps

*Nancy+-- window cling of hummingbird from The Nature Conservancy and BB&B coupon

*Linda+--  2 angel in my pocket coins