Lola's RAOK Challenge and Exchange Train

[MrsSunshine]

just RAOK some passes to a friend for a local fair here. she's more than pleased.
sent my package as well.

[bargain_hunter_lola]

WoW! Just came home to a beautiful RAOK from IMLN! It's been a rough day so far...your package put a huge smile on my face!!
Inside an empty Frosted Flakes box (with gas card form attached!) she included:
-a bag of snack size chocolate bars
-fruit gummies (my 3 year old has claimed these!)
-a bodycology cherry blossom gift set (it smells divine!)
-a book Mysterious by Nora Roberts (I haven't read this one yet!)
-train supplies -assorted size envelopes, paperclips & stamps
-mason jar lids (perfect timing! I've got a kitchen full of tomatoes to can tomorrow)
-and an envelope packed with some of my favorite coupons!!

I can't thank you enough! It absolutely made my day!!!

Wow, that's quite the RAOK! You ladies are truly amazing!

so question for all of you ladies - every year at christmas i buy a gift for toy mountain and have alway s intended on making this something i do with my boys every year. I'm now trying to decide if this is a good year to start or should i wait until next year. My son is 3 and i'm still not sure if he'll really understand or if this will just turn into a "my toy" temper tantrum in the middle of the mall. Anyone do this with their kids? any thoughts on when a good time to start would be?

I dont think it's too early to start, you may have to talk about the process ahead of time and then during and after but hopefully he's happy to help. Maybe pick a toy that wont be too tempting for him? lol. Maybe a girl toy?

[bargain_hunter_lola]

Yesterday I did a few little RAOK's, again nothing compared to all you fantastic RAOK'ers. lol.

Today we have library courses so I'm going to hide some $5 bills randomly in kids books at the library. I saw that on the pinterest/blog.

[jasperandchar]

That's a great idea, my kids however would turn the $ over to the librarian (I guess I taught them right), maybe let the Librarian or staff in our your RAOK). Good luck!

Yesterday I did a few little RAOK's, again nothing compared to all you fantastic RAOK'ers. lol.

Today we have library courses so I'm going to hide some $5 bills randomly in kids books at the library. I saw that on the pinterest/blog.

[jasperandchar]

Here's to a speedy recovery....ouch!

i went today and bought 4.. there were only a handfull left but lots of the caramilk ones. i might go and get a few more on saturday for the sale.

[jasperandchar]

My 2 cents is your never too young to start, explain that not every mommy & daddy has enough $ to buy their kids everything they want & that you would like him to pick out a toy that he thinks a little boy or girl would love to have), I think then it will make sense & he may understand a little more....and then on Christmas day explain to him that today that special toy he picked out is making that child really happy.

so question for all of you ladies - every year at christmas i buy a gift for toy mountain and have alway s intended on making this something i do with my boys every year. I'm now trying to decide if this is a good year to start or should i wait until next year. My son is 3 and i'm still not sure if he'll really understand or if this will just turn into a "my toy" temper tantrum in the middle of the mall. Anyone do this with their kids? any thoughts on when a good time to start would be?

[jasperandchar]

small RAOK, posted here on SC Free envy to 1st person to reply with less than 10 itrader, mailing the envy this am. It ends up this guy or gal not sure (lol) is wanting to help out a family this holiday season so it's a win win situation.

[TTBY]

Mailed mine.

I am very unimaginative. Hope my buddy wont mind.

[jasperandchar]

I'm sure it will be fine! Happy Friday!

Mailed mine.

I am very unimaginative. Hope my buddy wont mind.

[jasperandchar]

So I've updated my 38 RAOKs for my birthday thread, thanks again Lola for inspiring me on my journey.

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/316878-...3/#post4961716

[hijinx25]

So "I Can Be" Barbies are $8 at Walmart for their anniversary sale. I printed 4 coupons off of websaver for $3.50 off (they retail at Walmart for $18-19) and when I got to the store, the boxes themselves had peelies, so I picked up 4 more for a total of 8 to donate to a toy drive at Christmas.

I scored a GREAT deal ($4.50 per doll) and more importantly, will make 8 lovely girls happy come Christmas (and I picked out good ones, a vet, nurse, archaeologist ... who knew Barbie was so multitalented! LOL)

[jasperandchar]

Smart shopping & absolutely they will make wonderful gifts for the precious angels that receive them. Well done!

So "I Can Be" Barbies are $8 at Walmart for their anniversary sale. I printed 4 coupons off of websaver for $3.50 off (they retail at Walmart for $18-19) and when I got to the store, the boxes themselves had peelies, so I picked up 4 more for a total of 8 to donate to a toy drive at Christmas.

I scored a GREAT deal ($4.50 per doll) and more importantly, will make 8 lovely girls happy come Christmas (and I picked out good ones, a vet, nurse, archaeologist ... who knew Barbie was so multitalented! LOL)

[TTBY]

So "I Can Be" Barbies are $8 at Walmart for their anniversary sale. I printed 4 coupons off of websaver for $3.50 off (they retail at Walmart for $18-19) and when I got to the store, the boxes themselves had peelies, so I picked up 4 more for a total of 8 to donate to a toy drive at Christmas.

I scored a GREAT deal ($4.50 per doll) and more importantly, will make 8 lovely girls happy come Christmas (and I picked out good ones, a vet, nurse, archaeologist ... who knew Barbie was so multitalented! LOL)

Whats in the peelies. I dont have access to a printer and never buy this toy. Please share so I can make some girls happy this Chrismax too. Thanks

[hijinx25]

The peelie is $3.50 off I Can Be Barbies (description is in the peelie for qualifying products). Expires Sept 18, 2012.

[TTBY]

The peelie is $3.50 off I Can Be Barbies (description is in the peelie for qualifying products). Expires Sept 18, 2012.

Thank you. I will go to Wall Mart tomorrow.