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 ALL 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!

We have been asked to share this in the thread (despite chatting being against our rules normally)--

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PACKAGE POSTAGE (AS WELL AS MEDIA MAIL AND STAMPS) WENT UP A FEW WEEKS AGO. CONTINUE TO MAIL ITEMS BY MEDIA MAIL WHEN YOU CAN (VERY LIMITED AND YOU CAN'T INCLUDE A CARD OR ANYTHING ELSE NOT ON THE LIST FOR MEDIA MAIL).

FOR FLAT PAPER ITEMS PLEASE AVOID MAILING IN A BUBBLE WRAPPER-- BUBBLE WRAP IS NOT NEEDED FOR NORMAL PAPER ITEMS AND FLAT STUFF YOU SEND LIKE GIFT CARDS, GIFTWRAP, GREETING CARDS,  OR SMALL AMOUNTS OF STICKERS. IF YOU ARE SENDING IN A MANILA ENVELOPE AND FEEL THE NEED TO OFFER MORE PROTECTION, TRY PUTTING IN A ZIPLOC BAG W/O THE BIG COLORED TAB OR ANOTHER PLASTIC BAG TO KEEP THE PAPER ITEMS DRY FROM POSSIBLE RAIN EXPOSURE DURING TRANSIT.   IF YOU ARE SENDING A LOT OF STICKERS OR OTHER ITEMS, IT MAY BE CHEAPER TO SEPARATE INTO 2 DIFFERENT MANILA ENVELOPES SO THAT BOTH GO THE 'FLAT RATE'.  ONCE THEY GET TO A CERTAIN THICKNESS (YOUR POSTAL CLERK CAN MEASURE IT FOR YOU), THEY WILL GO BY PACKAGE RATE AND COST A LOT MORE........FOR EXAMPLE ONE LARGE GREETING CARD THAT WAS RECENTLY SENT TO ME COST OVER $5 TO MAIL IN A BUBBLE WRAPPER--- DON'T DO IT IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO!

Happy August Everyone. Hope it's a good month for everyone.

As always I can make address labels for anyone that needs them. Just PM me your full address and if you want specific clip art or want to be surprised.

note cards (some don't have envelopes but the majority do)  TAKEN

card fronts

Code for Woman Within $50 off of $100 used by August 26th

Code for Current Free Shipping on any $40 order plus 10% off any $50 order  used by September 8th

Code for Current on any order placede by 10/12/23.  This is a 25% code.

 Set of miscellaneous postcards never used

25% off any Current Order by Sept 29th

50% off and $0 delivery fee on first order of DoorDash.  (we don't have this where we live)

17 Free Meals and Free Shipping +3 surprise gifts from Hello Fresh (I have no idea if this has stipulations but sounds too good to be true)

OFFER:  Basin stopper with chain. Fits drains from 1"-1.5".  It is solid white. New/sealed but old.  Melard brand No. 1410.

OFFER: Collectible doll plastic dust cover. Fits sizes up to 18". Company is Brinn's. Sealed.
 

This month I have to offer:

1) An Oregon Trail activity & coloring book to Gina

2) Grant DVD (2020) to Connie

3) $2.99 Shipping with any Current order, use code CCJG60 by August 29th

4) Free Shipping All Orders from Current CCJJ32 August 27th only

Please send complete mailing details if interested in either.

Coloring books -   all have a small number of started pages.  Please PM with address.
The Official Game of Thrones Coloring Book (paperback)

Puzzle book - first puzzle already done in pencil.
Noughts and Crosses

Lot of narrow wooden flat sticks. Like popsicle sticks but narrower.

Large lot of red or blue ballpoint pens. (Note that these have been around for a while. Some are missing the cap. Though most are unused, they will need some scribbling to get the ink going. I don't have the patience to do it.)

Card with envelope:

• Happy Holidays gift tag sized card with rocking horse 
• Here's a little something...,(stroller drawing on front) To welcome your new little one (on inside), colors unisex
• "I'll have the tuna melt, I'll have the waiter..." birthday card; cartoon of two gals on the front
• "When it comes to good health..." birthday card; silly doctor on front, joke continues inside
• "Thank you..." (abstract)
• "Thank you" blank inside, navy blue and white x 3
• "As you're on your way to well..." (cheerful)
• "Get well soon..." (cheerful)

Seating placecards, fold in half

Maps:

• "Streetwise" folding, thick plasticized paper: Barcelona 2012, Rome 2018, 
• paper folding: London 2018, New York City (AAA) 2017, Hoboken walking tour Frank Sinatra
• National Geographic: Japan 1984, Arctic 1983, South Asia 1984, World 2004
• Europe wall map in color. Post WWII and pre 1976 based on presence of USSR and "Spanish Sahara"

One check register

Certain Dri trial pads. Prescription strength clinical antiperspirant samples.

Unpostable books: Hidden Depths, by Ann Cleeves; Black Coffee, by Agatha Christie

Angel in  your pocket coin ( Linda used to ask for as many of these as I could get) 
Bookmark from WWF  of a beautiful reclining tiger

card fronts from a variety of holidays/ celebrations

cancelled stamps-- florals or selection of 13 old stamps of various values-- choose one batch or both. 

Toys for Tots magnet and challenge 'coin'-- take one or both

SENDING TO:  *Nancy D-- *selection of blank notecards for her project,plus little stickers

*Vicki-- 2024 *purse datebook ( size of a checkbook) plus envelope seals

Here's what I have to give away:

1. I will send to 2 people 2 DVD's or 2 CD's . Provide a list of titles and actors/singers and I will see what I can do.

2. Will send 1 person a "mystery" postcard for fun. :)

Will try to fulfill a few wishes as well. 

Please put your address in your PM. Will send items due to wacky work schedule and weather conditions. Thanks.

Early Halloween opportunities:

- vampire accessories:  black mid-length collared cape, white plastic fangs

- pirate accessories:  red bandanna, black eye patch

(or combine them to be a vampirate..)

Two assorted sticker envelopes to two people. 

Two postcards to two people. 

PM me :)

Large size variety sudoku book.This not only has the number grids but letters,symbols and various others,a challenge to be sure. - TAKEN

Book of cute reward stickers

Updated my list.

Coupon $3.00 off 2 pks marlboro

1.50 off a pack Marlboro 

BOTH to 1 person please 

I have around 20 cards of washi samples. I received the samples from penpals and swaps through the years. They include Christmas and Easter washi samples.  Some of the samples are around 12 inches and some are much longer. 
 

I can't quarentee the quality or if the last inch will come off the card since I didn't wrap them myself. 
 

if you would like a few cards of washi samples, I'd be happy to send some your way. It will be a random pick with a variety of designs, sizes and colors. 
 

Please include your address in the request.  Thank you!

added

Taken 

Added a couple things,  see my post on page 1

added a few things

One page of Frozen stickers left, also activities associated with Frozen if anyone is interested - requests mailed.

2 pbs book credits

Added one item to my list on page one