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 !

I can make address labels this month for any that need some. Just send me your address and what clip art you'd like or if you'd like to be surprised.

Breathe right strips, enough for two people-- not sure if they are medium or large size. All are individually sealed. 

new in package-- 12 graduation party invite cards with bright yellow envelopes-- say 'celebrate' and you fill in the details

4  inch dreamcatcher in tan and brown tones

Sent: angel coin to Nancy in Boston, canx stamos to Heather F for her crafts. 

One request per person please 

14 odd postcards ....cartoon style...super heroes as well...all with chinese writing anime type...taken

3 small packages of stationary U.S. flag and Statue of Liberty....would be perfect for writing for Veteran Day or Memorial Day..or anytime really ...lined with matching envelopes...to one person please taken

5 pansy flat cards with light purple envelopes taken

How about a book? Dance Away with MeAuthor: Susan Elizabeth Phillips taken

Ocean Breeze scented car air freshener...the kind that hangs from the mirror taken

3 Hallmark cards to one person taken

7 humorous Alaska postcards

Backpacks, insulated to keep contents cold.  Grey.  New.  4 available.

Padded envelopes, used, various sizes.

Bras.  Yes, bras.  I had to size up.  Panache Andorra.  Various colors.  38G.  Used.  

Christmas card fronts.

Certain Dri prescription strength antiperspirant, packets with one pad each.  Multiple available.

Used colored pencils.  Multiple available.  Blue, brown, green, orange, peach, pink, red, white, yellow.

Control Corrective skincare sample packets: Salicylic Wash 2% Acne Treatment, Stem Cell Firming Moisturizer.

Small rectangular stickers used for labeling charts. 19 19 on brown background, 20 20 on yellow background. 

Carnation Breakfast Essentials nutritional drink mix packets.  Probiotic in Milk Chocolate flavors.  Light Start in Milk Chocolate.  

Multiples of the following coupons:

• Aveeno baby product $2  2/1/22
• Band-Aid (tough strips, flexible fabric, hydro seal, skin flex, water block, infection defense, or decorated) $1  10/1/21
• Bayer Aspirin 24+ count $1  6/1/22
• Boost multipack or canister $3  7/31/21
• Carnation Breakfast Essentials $2  7/31/21
• Culturelle kids probiotic $5  6/1/22
• Desitin $2  2/1/22
• FDgard $3  2/3/22
• Fiber Choice $3  2/3/22
• IBgard $3  2/3/22
• Johnson's baby product $1  2/1/22
• KY lubricant or moisturizer $2  10/15/22
• Monistat 12/31/21: 1 or 3 day $5, 7 day $3  
• Motrin: $2  12/31/21; pediatric $1.50  3/1/22
• Mucinex $2  12/31/21
• Mylicon children's Tummy Relief $1 12/30/22
• Mylicon infant gas relief  $2  3/31/23
• Rhinocort $4  8/31/21
• Tylenol (regular, extra strength, or 8 hour) $2  12/31/21
• Tylenol $1.50: pediatric 3/1/22, Dissolve Pack 3/1/23
• Zarbee's Naturals Baby 3/31/22: Calmng product $1, vitamins $1  
• Zarbee's Naturals cough syrup 12/31/22:  baby or children's $1, multi-benefit children's $1   
• Zarbee's Naturals Sleep melatonin 4/30/22: Children's tablets/liquid/gummies $1, Adult gummies or Children's gummies/tablets  $2.50/2  
• Zyrtec $4: adult 8/2021, pediatric 10/1/21

for June; I've got 2 bundles (for 2 people) of New/Unused "Husband" greeting cards for Birthday & different holidays, helping mom clear out her card storage box this week. 

TAKEN  I've also got 1 bundle of misc blank small note cards that are new from mom's box also. Please send PM with mailing info. Thanks for looking~~ 

This month I can order a year subscription to Family Handyman for someone. Taken

I also have a July 2021-Dec 2022 desk calendar. Taken

I can order someone a year of Eating Well Magazine that doesn't have a subscription yet. Taken

PM me with your full mailing details if interested.

everything has been taken and delivered!! thank you!!

Hi..

My stuff to give away:

2. I have new book plate stickers with a picture that says " A book is a present you can open again and again." I will send to 3 people.

3. One set of recipe cards for dips and one for smores to one person.

4.  Will make someone a "mystery item" if you like cougars the animal.

Will add more items when I do more cleaning. Please put your address in your pm. Will send items when I can due to weather. Thanks!

Hi everyone!  :)  

I have the following to share right now:

Full sheet of new Burger King coupons.  Not good in the States of AK, HI & US Territories, but good other in other States.  Exp August 2021.

New mylar treat bag that seals.  Print is red and white candy.  Also, a good size for a paperback book.Taken

7 beautiful stamps from a package Heather F sent me for a stamp collector.  Fruit, lab, Tiffany lamp , etc.Taken

My June RAOK:  Please pm address. No pets, smoke, 3 children, only 1 at home, 6 grandchildren,1 great granddaughter LOL.

Mi borriquito gota de miel - (My donkey drop of honey - Its name, Spanish) 4 soft pages – Silvia Maturana - book is fine, don't have an isbn. 

Baby's Things - Hard pages about 6 pages - Platt&Munk Teddy board book.-  top and bottom of spine pealed, pages are fine. 

Black measuring plastic cups - 1/4 cup - 1/3 cup - 1/2 cup - 2/3 cup - 1 cup - Take all or what you need.

Metal silver measuring spoons -  1/4 tsp -  1/2 tsp - 1 tsp - Take all or what you need. 

White/black measuring spoons -  1/4 tsp 

White plastic measuring spoons -  1/4 tsp -  1/2 tsp - 1 tsp - 1 tbsp -  Take all or what you need. 

Pkg 1. 7 Merry Cristmas cards - Horses, house)

Pkg 2. 3 Santa on sled, 1 Holidays snow man, 1 Cat/Dog picture, 1 House (glitter)

Pkg 3. 2 Angels and baby Jesus, Kings, 1 Christmas blessings, 1 Little angel girl with the word Belive

Pkg 5. 3 You're Invited - Snowman - Join us for a Holiday party.

Red measuring plastic cups Betty Crocker - 1/4 cup - 1/3 cup - 1/2 cup - Take all or what you need.

Red measuring plastic spoons Betty Crocker - 1/4 tsp - 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp - 1 tbsp - Take all or what you need.

Red measuring plastic spoons - 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp - 1/2 tbsp -  Take all or what you need.

Green clover plastic cookie cutter. 

2 word puzzle books movie lover

Hi Ya'LL!  Happy June..........

Postcards
Cats
Ft Sill, Oklahoma   Taken
Nashville
Indian (Native American)

Cancelled stamps
Romantic
USA   Americana
An Assortment

4 cancelled stamps from China

- A cotton face mask, adult sized, with a gaudy red/white/blue star design and adjustable ear elastic; brand new and in package. This would be great for around July 4th for folks (like me) who are still wearing face masks.  (2 available to different people) TAKEN

-An NFL-licensed Miami Dolphins toothbrush. Soft bristles, white, smallish head (but still adult sized), with turquoise/orange Miami Dolphins logo on the handle, in sealed blister pack. (2 available to different people)  TAKEN

-A mix of 4 patriotic-themed (mostly US flag) unused notecards (approx 4"x5") with white envelopes. Current brand. (3 available to different people)

Please include your full name and mailing address with request. Thank you!

ALL TAKEN I'll continue here with my deck rehoming project if there is still interest.  I have the following lightly used mass market decks to give away:

• TAKEN Moonology Oracle - Hay House, includes small guide book
• TAKEN The Urban Tarot - U.S. Games, includes small guide book
• TAKEN New Vision Tarot - Lo Scarabeo, includes small guide book

I know I have a limited audience, so please feel free to request decks even if you have already received any from me.

Thanks!

TAKEN - thanks!

I'd be happy to send a happy postcard to anyone who would like one! This includes people you may know that could use some happy in their mail. Pm me name and address if you'd like one 

For a limited time, Kellogg’s Family Rewards - enter the code FOODINTERESTSYOU for 100 bonus points!

One oblong scarf, "chiffony" in cream with gold crescent moons and stars on it.  I bought it, second hand, a few years ago because I thought it was so beautiful and have never worn it.  Everything I would wear it with has silver in it.  PM with address please.  TAKEN

Added something.  Don't laugh.

I have garage sale leftovers to offer -

    Two booklets-  TAKEN
    1) Women's Guide to Household Emergencies - from 1973!  :)
    2) Beautiful Wreaths, from FBNR.com - not as old, 2003

Some DVDs-
    3) Seabiscuit   TAKEN
    4)Tai Chi for Seniors by Mark Johnson TAKEN
    5) Kundalini Yoga, on the Ball

Some outdoor/shooting DVDs- take any or all   - one left
    6) The Best of Gander Mtn We Live Outdoors
    7) Thompson Center The World of Muzzeloading ( 1 copy left) TAKEN
    8) Davide Pedersoli - a future made of the past| GONE
    9) Precisioneered Handloading DVD

Anyone still have a cassette player? 2 cassettes - one or both
    10) The Land Remembers - Ben Logan The Story of a Farm and its people - Vol.2
    11)   Same as above, Vol. 3

Added 6/12 - cleaning out a cupboard, found these:
    12) booklet - Adult Physical Fitness, Program for Men and Women - from 1978
    13) booklet - Presidents of the United States ( 1954) - goes thru Eisenhower
    14) small paperback by Frank Deford -  Alex -The Life of a Child
    15) booklet - Glove Compartment Road Atlas and Vacation Guide.- # is 0843725508 , but comes up Hammond, and it' s really from Readers' Digest, from 1979.

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

White bra extender (3 hook version). This is new - it came in a 2-pack and I only need the nude colored one :-) - TAKEN

(P.S. Marni, I definitely won't laugh - must be a bra-themed kind of week :-)

I have 9 assorted coupons for Silver Palate Kitchens Grain Berry products with no expiration date. 
Pancake mix- 2, Oatmeal- 1, brownie mix- 2, cookie mix- 2, & Silver Palate PastA sauce- 2

Send me your address & which ones you'd like OR take them all!

added more stuff plus bras... couldn't help myself, Marni. LOL

Stickers have been taken. Thanks :)

Envelopes with surprise sample tea bags available. 

Also have a copy of Tears of the Giraffe (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, Bk 2) by Alexander McCall Smith to share with someone.  Excellent condition except for a  corner clipped out of the first inside page which probably had the original owners name on it.

Donated eight books to a mini library.  Donated two more books to a mini library and one to our public library and am packing up a trilogy to mail FREE to a woman in Tacoma.  Gave six HBs to a woman from Wisconsin.

Send tea bags to three people.  Responded to Robin's wish request and mailed a package off.