If this calendar is helpful or if you have ideas for ways that we can better provide this information, email the editors at magazine@ppai.org JUNE 9 NATIONAL MEAL PREP DAY 13 NATIONAL WEED YOUR GARDEN DAY 11 NATIONAL GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY JULY 1 AMERICAN ZOO DAY 6 INTERNATIONAL KISSING DAY 20 NATIONAL LOLLIPOP DAY AUGUST 4 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY 10 NATIONAL S’MORES DAY 17 NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY Exceptional Promotions NATIONAL INDEPENDENT RETAILER MONTH Product idea: Pucker up with a tube of certified USDA Organic Lip Balm made of 95% organic ingredients, including beeswax and sunflower oil. Full-color custom labeling included and available with or without the USDA organic seal. Choose from four flavors: vanilla, eucalyptus mint, mint burst and unflavored. Raining Rose / PPAI 232508, Silver rainingrosepromos.com SPECIAL OBSERVANCES CALL FOR FAMILY FUN MONTH Product idea: Enjoy the classic campfire treat anytime, anywhere with a customized City Bonfires S’mores Night Pack. Compact, lightweight and made in the USA, this fun and unique experiential gift includes a City Bonfire portable fire pit, two toasting sticks and ingredients (graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate) to make four s’mores. Midnite Snax / PPAI 113793, Standard-Plus midnitesnax.com Use these special occasions to ignite your imagination for relevant – and distinct – client promotions. Compiled by Rachel Zoch GREAT OUTDOORS MONTH Product idea: Outfit anyone for the kitchen with an Eco Twill Bib Apron, made in the USA of 65% recycled polyester and 35% organic cotton. Features include a divided center pocket, adjustable neck strap and 40-inch waist ties. Choose from six colors (avocado shown). Aprons, Etc. / PPAI 110868, Silver apronsetc.com PPAI • MAY 2024 • 9
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