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!

This month I have a sheet of Burger King coupons and another sheet for Subway.

A 2024 wall calendar from the USO about the size of a piece of paper. Taken

Let me know your mailing details if interested. 

Free Shipping at Current until October 5th with code CCJJ58

OFFER: Parasol Picks - package of 16 (those little umbrellas for drinks, parties)
OFFER: Wee Sing Nursery Rhymes and Lullabies booklet, CD, and cassette. Great for preschool teachers.

Happy October. Hope it's a good one for you.

I can make address labels for anyone that needs them. Just PM your address and what clip art you'd like if you want something specific.

Here's what I have to give away:

1. Will send 1 person a sticker envelope-specify 2 or 3 kinds of stickers you are looking for.

3. A set of 2 costume rings for repurpose or new craft project(kinda turns fingers green)

4. One set of 2 different Doordash coupons(last time offering)

5. One autographed photo(not sure if it is authentic) of actor Ralph Fiennes.

7. I have one sheet of Golden Corral coupons for one person.

Please put address in your PM. Will send items when I can due to wacky work schedule and hot weather. Thanks.

Unpostable paperback: Desert Crucible, Zane Grey.

Ear tips for ear buds. Multiple available. Pink, clear, black with red.

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
• Boost multipack or canister $3 12/31/23
• Cepacol $2 6/30/24
• Certain Dri $3 12/31/23
• Colace $2 no exp
• Culturelle baby or kids probiotic $5 6/1/24
• Delsym $2 12/31/24
• KY products $2 12/31/23
• Miralax $5 4/30/24
• Monistat 1 or 3 $5 12/31/23
• 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 $1.50: pediatric 12/31/23, ped or adult 10/31/24
• Zarbees $1.50 12/31/23: baby probiotic, vitamin D
• Zyrtec 12/31/23: pediatric $2, chewables $5

I have a sheet with 5 temporary tatoos of hearts with roses if anyone would like them.  

I'm offering 

8 very old stamps that were canceled in Sioux City, Iowa. The smallest denomination is half a cent. TAKEN

Disney Channel Holiday DVD TAKEN

The Little Rascals (8 theatrical shorts) Volume 1 DVD  TAKEN

I have some leftovers from last month -  back with more later

3 folded note/letter cards, no seals TAKEN

4 funny adult party invitations

6 kids' party invitations, Dora the Explorer

PM with your info please.

Large pawprint window cling from Guide Dogs for the Blind, 2023

2023 Christmas magnet from Johns Hopkins Children's Hospital-- with child's drawing of xmas tree and presents
2023 Toys for Tots magnet
Bookmark from WWF  of a beautiful reclining tiger

card fronts from a variety of holidays/ celebrations

Sent:      to Chris-- * discount stamp info

Jean & Anna - *cancelled stamps  

I have a sheet of 12 stick-on "To and From" labels for gifts. They each have a pic of an animal on them (fox, lynx, owl, cardinal, etc).

Small variety of new postcards. Can send all to one person or a few to 2 different people. - TAKEN

25% code for Current on any order

card fronts

cancelled stamps

Offering 8 children's pb Little Critter books by Gina and Mercer Mayer and Mercer Mayer.  All to one person please.  TAKEN

I cleaned out my sticker box and have some random stickers I can send out. PM me if interested. Taken

To anyone who likes to sew: I have a very cute x-mas project. A large hanging santa on fabric to be cut out,sewed and stuffed.  TAKEN

 All taken

TAKEN I have a Celtic Lenormand deck by U.S. Games to send out to someone.  It has been lightly used. 

Repeat requesters are always welcome.  

I get a quarterly subscription box from Dionis Goat Milk Skincare every three months (https://dionisgmskincare.com/).  I love their body lotion, hand cream and hand soap!  The body lotion and hand cream absorb quickly and don't feel greasy (I hate greasy lotion!).  The subscription box is a great way to try out some things without having to order something you may not like.  Anyway, I have too much and I just can't use it all, so I'd like to share.  Some of the scents may be discontinued or a limited edition and may no longer be available on the website, so let me know if you want me to send an ingredient list or anything like that.  All items are brand new and unopened.  Feel free to request more than one!  I will probably ship on Monday or Tuesday, so please include your address even if you think I have it, and also include which items you would like.

Gift set #1: All-American Apple Pie 1 oz. Goat Milk Hand Cream and Peppermint Twist .28 oz Lip Balm taken
Gift set #2: Sea Treasures 1 oz. Goat Milk Hand Cream and Watermelon Burst .28 oz Lip Balm taken
Gift set #3: Peppermint Twist 1 oz. Goat Milk Hand Cream and Peppermint Twist .28 oz Lip Balm taken
Gift set #4: Three .28 oz Lip Balms - Vanilla Bean, Sweet Berry, Milk & Honey taken
Gift set #5: Hand & Foot set - Sole Soother 1 oz. and Unscented 1 oz. Goat Milk Hand Cream taken
Gift set #6: Hand cream set - 40th Anniversary Edition Daisy Fields 1 oz. Goat Milk Hand Cream and Honeysuckle & Coconut 1 oz. Goat Milk Hand Cream taken
Set #7 (not boxed like the others): Six .15 oz each Matte Tint Lip Balms - Cocoa Lips, Sandy Girl, Ms. Daisy, Fluffy Gal, Trouble, and Barn Babe taken

And a random assortment of items:
#8: Goat Butter Moisturizing Lip Mask .52 oz taken
#9: Goat Milk Sole Keeper 2-in-1 Foot Care Treatment 4 oz. taken
#10: Pure Goat Milk Foot Fizzies 2.1 oz foot soak (had to tape this box shut as it would not stay closed) taken
#11: Sea Treasures 6 oz. Goat Milk Whipped Body Scrub taken
#12: Water Flowers & Sea Salt 3.3 oz. 2-in-1 Moisturinzing Treatment Hand & Body Goat Milk Cream taken
#13: Limited Edition Elegance 3.3 oz. 2-in-1 Moisturinzing Treatment Hand & Body Goat Milk Cream taken
#14: Island Colada 3.3 oz. 2-in-1 Moisturinzing Treatment Hand & Body Goat Milk Cream taken
#15: Love 3.3 oz. 2-in-1 Moisturinzing Treatment Hand & Body Goat Milk Cream taken
#16: Vanilla Bean 2 oz. Goat Milk Whipped Body Scrub taken
#17: Goat Milk Sole Keeper Foot Care Treatment 1 oz. taken
#18: Goat Milk Sole Keeper Foot Care Treatment 1 oz. (yes - I have two of these!) taken
#19: Lavender Blossom 1 oz. Goat Milk Body Lotion taken
#20: Fragrance Free 1 oz. Goat Milk Body Cream with Hemp taken
#21: White Jasmine & Shea 1 oz. Goat Milk Hand Cream taken
#22: Love 1 oz. Goat Milk Hand Cream taken
#23: Creamy Coconut & Oats 1 oz. Goat Milk Hand Cream taken

Well, that was quick!  All items spoken for.  Thanks, everyone!

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TAKEN.   

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