PPB February 2021

SPECIAL OBSERVANCES CALL FOR EXCEPTIONAL PROMOTIONS. Creative Calendar the If this calendar is helpful or if you have ideas for ways that we can better provide this information, email the editors at PPB@ppai.org. USE THESE DESIGNATED MONTHS AND DATES TO IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION FOR RELEVANT—AND DISTINCTIVE—CLIENT PROMOTIONS. May July June Product Idea: Say “thank you” to the teachers in your community with the Teacher Appreciation Garden in Eco-friendly Grocan . For their tireless work in educating students throughout a pandemic, a gift of premium apple seeds, enriched soil with nutrients and a pot to grow in is a thoughtful gesture for any teacher. With planting instructions, this is the perfect year-round gift that can be grown right on a windowsill. GroLine / PPAI 111079, S3 / www.thegroline.com National Barbecue Month 15 National Chocolate Chip Day 28 National Sunscreen Day 4 National Teacher Day National Camping Month 2 National Leave The Office Early Day 19 Juneteenth Product Idea: Stay hydrated with the Ulla Smart Hydration Reminder . With smart detection sensors and a blinking light, the Ulla will remind recipients to hydrate at least once every hour, serving as their own personal hydration coach. The Ulla works with bottles of any shape, size and material, and can encourage end users to drink three-times more water every day. Hirsch Gift, Inc. / PPAI 221823, S10 www.hirschgift.com 23 National Hydration Day National Ice Cream Month 8 National Video Game Day 11 National Free Slurpee Day 22 National Hammock Day Product Idea: Encourage employees to relax outside with this Portable Lightweight Hammock . This hammock is made of heavy-duty polyester that packs into itself, so recipients can conveniently take it with them anywhere. Perfect for trips to the park or a day of backyard relaxation, it includes two elastic straps and carabiners, and supports weight up to 300 lbs. Prop 65-compliant. Peerless Umbrella Co. / PPAI 112666, S10 www.peerlessumbrella.com 80 | FEBRUARY 2021 |