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Subject: *** JAN OFFERS (RAOKS to SEND OUT)****
Date Posted: 12/31/2023 9:08 PM ET
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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 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. Or use another method to show an item 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!


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Date Posted: 12/31/2023 9:12 PM ET
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Angel in my pocket coin with a Guardian angel prayer card.

 2024 checkbook size datebook. Has angel on the cover.

card fronts from a variety of holidays/ celebrations-- state preference if you want

SENDING TO:

Michelle-  card fronts from a variety of holidays

Joyce B-- *new purse datebook for 2024. Picture on cover has house at dusk and birds on white picket fence, says "peaceful solitude"

*Fran-- *cancelled stamps for a charity

Jean & Anna -- *cancelled stamps

 



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TAKEN  1 Freeman feeling beautiful hydrating glacier water + pink peony Gel Cream Mask

2024-2026 pocket calendars (have religious things on front cover)  - I STILL have  7 so you can ask for 1 or 2 or 3 even if you got one before.  If you can think of anyone who could use one or an organization that can give them out to others, just send me a message.  I think I still have about 20 left.

1 McCormick's red spatula (NEW with tag)  

I have a bunch of candy canes (my family doesn't eat them),   

TAKEN  a few sheets of unlined writing paper that is tan with fawns on the bottom

TAKEN   1 new package of decorated stationery with matching envelopes cherubs and flowers  designed

TAKEN   miscellaneous postcards that have never been used

TAKEN   2 kitchen towel and dish cloths that are white with a tan  pattern in them  (These are new but washed)  I will send 1 towel and a matching cloth to 2 different people

TAKEN  Burts Bee lip balm (new)

TAKEN 3 travel size Colgate Total toothpaste

TAKEN  wall calendar called peaceful solutude

TAKEN ANDES chocolate mints with cherry filling

2 Garden size flags for Valentine's Day.   One says Hello Valentine with a red truck and heart balloons on it.  The second has a black background with red and pink flowers and says Love.

% coupons for Currrent catalog

1 Happy-Lab Organic Good Morning tea

1 Happy-Lab Organic Chamomile tea

20% off Cheryl's Cookies to be used by Feb 15, 2024

25% off any or all of these places cuurentcatalog.com, colorfulimages.com, lillianvernon.com, or finestationery.com

 set of 6 pillow boxes 3"x4" pink with gold dots

set of small recipe cards 3"x5"  pink with flowers on edge

 

If things are delayed, I am sorry but can not do anything about USPS service even with flat rate priority mail.  One of two packages delivered adfter 21 days and one is still somewhere with USPS.  Both mailed on January 2nd.



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Happy New Year Everyone!!

I can make address labels for anyone that needs some. I have the small sizes as well as regular size ones. Let me know which you prefer and what clip art you'd like. Pm me your full address if you haven't requested from me before or if your address has changed.
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I have a new check register with calendars through 2025 on the back to offer     TAKEN

A selection of  3 herbal/green tea bags to up to four people.  PM to request. 

Selection of cancelled stamps on paper, many holiday snow globes, but a good variety of others as well.  Enough for one person.    TAKEN



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One 30% off Victoria Secret/Pink full priced item.  Good January 17-23, 2024.
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Cosmetic & skincare samples. One set.

Padded mailers. Used.

Tiny plastic page flags. Many colors.

Unpostable paperback: Desert Crucible by Zane Grey.

Multiples of these coupons. May be updated throughout the month.

  • Aleve $2 6/30/24
  • Astepro $5 12/31/24
  • Bayer aspirin $1 6/30/24
  • Cepacol $2 6/30/24
  • Colace $2 no exp
  • Culturelle baby or kids probiotic $5 6/1/24
  • Delsym $2 12/31/24
  • Miralax $5 4/30/24
  • Mucinex $3 3/31/25
  • Mylicon 12/30/24: child tummy $2, infant gas $2, infant probiotic $3
  • Neutrogena sun, moisturize, makeup, lip balm $2 5/31/24
  • Tylenol or Motrin pediatric $1.50 6/1/24.


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This month I have to offer a sheet of Burger King coupons that expire 2/18/24 Taken

and a sheet of Subway coupons that expire on 2/8/24. recycled as not requested

An assortment of manufacturer coupons. recycled as coupons expired since I posted

I have an assortment of stickers that could be used in a planner or calendar to offer as well. Taken

 



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Jan Stuff to give away:

3. One new specialty hairclip for 1 person.

4. One new pocket 2024 planner from the DAV.

5. Will send 1 person a personalized sticker envelope-tell me what kind of stickers you are looking for.

Will send items when I can due to crazy work schedule and cold weather. Please make sure your address is in your PM. Thank you.

 



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I have some small stuffies to rehome.Cute just for decor as they have the years 2021 and 2022 on them.I have 3 penguines with cute earmuffs and 4 red and white valentine bears.I also have a military history magazine.



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I have some new fruit flavored herbal teas that are yummy.  If anyone would like to try one I would be happy to send you one.  :) I can send to 3 or 4 people.  Taken



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I have some 2"x4" magnets. They're advertising for a car parts company. Nice variety of old rebuilt cars on each.

My dh orders so many parts we have way too many. Maybe a young boy would want a few. taken

 



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Anyone still want/can use audio cassette tapes to play music?
Zing me a pm, I'll let you know what I have to offer.....

 

Thanks!
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Added to my list above.
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I have a full sheet of Burger King coupons that expire Feb 18  & a 1/2 sheet that expire March 24.  

Please include your address!



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I have a recipe booklet of Soups and Sandwiches if anyone wants it.  It's from Reiman Publications. Taken!



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Happy New Year RAOKers!

Not much to offer, but here's a couple things:

  Have discount cards/coupons on Door Dash and Hello Fresh. If interested, PM and I'll tell you more about them.

  If you have one of those old, small recipe boxes, I have divider cards to fit. These are 5 x 3 1/2 inches. TAKEN

  Still have some to and from labels for birthday gifts etc. NOT Christmas ones.

Added 1/26-  I keep getting these gift cards when I get books from Thrift  they are a $100 wine voucher on a case.of $160 or more of Naked Wines. Void in some states of course. If this is of any use to you, just PM and I'll give you the details .

PM if interested. Thanks for supporting our wonderful forum!

 



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Adding again some things for February but will mail out this month due to slow slow USPS services these days.    I have things that are taking 2 weeks or more even within 100 miles of my house.
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Hello and New Year's Blessings from Jody M, a member of PBS and sometimes trader on RAOK. With the frigid temps, I am staying snug inside and cleaning out dresser drawers. Found some goodies to give away. Limit of 2 items per person.

**2) ( TAKEN)  New Small Packages of 36 Hallmark 1/2 inch red foil heart foil stickers for envelopes, Valentines greetings.

(TAKEN!) ** A New package of 10 1/2 inch red and black lady bug buttons. Bright Red.

**6 ( 1 Left ) New Packages Hallmark Expressions Country Quilt Like theme Stickers, hearts, tulips, a country house, heart trio, man & women holding heart, Stars grouping in country colors: cranberry, navy, mustard yellow colors. Each package has 4 sheets of stickers. Nice!

( TAkEN )**A cute new tiny Valentine red paper bag with white string handles with mini pink and white hearts, 3 and 1/2 by 2 and 1/2 inches

(Taken)**A Billy Graham DVD in pictorial cardboard sleeve from 2014 called HEAVEN, A Message, with Billy Graham sitting in a chair..

(TAKEN )**A block of cancelled Doll US Postage stamps, 32 cents, 12 stamps, a couple of stamps a tiny bit crinkled, butany great- Raggedy Ann, Cupie, Indian, etc.

( TAKEN )**A sheet of Norway theme scrapbook stickers: flag, Stave church, Viking Ship, a couple red dotted mushrooms, a Viking hat, etc.

2 copies( 1Left }**A Like New Children's Small paperback book, Baz And Benz, A Chick-Fil- A promotion book, about 2 Owl Friends

( TAKEN )**A children's small paperback book from Cheerios promotion: The Lost Balloon written in English and Spanish. Like New condition.

(Taken)** A fun Food Network 6 page pamphlet called:               50 After School Snacks, fun ideas and photos for kids, look rather healthy and nutritious

 

If I find more, I will post. 

Thanks!! Jody

 



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