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By: Jennifer Oats, Business Media Assistant
Issue: January/Expo 2010

[MARCH]

NATIONAL NOODLE MONTH
The possibilities are endless for what you can do with noodles. Whether you prefer them in spaghetti or your favorite Chinese cuisine, noodles offer up a variety of ways to enjoy dinner. Customized chop sticks, aprons or dinnerware can give restaurant or grocery store clients a reason to celebrate.

YOUTH ART MONTH
This month, help the young minds of your community explore their creativity with art supplies of all kinds. Paint brushes, crayons, colored-pencil sets or supply tote bags can give little ones an opportunity for their imaginations to soar.

SHARE A SMILE DAY––MARCH 1
It takes approximately 17 muscles to smile. Today, give your clients a reason to exercise their faces with a variety of happy products. Smiley-face pens, t-shirts, stress balls or calendars can brighten anyone’s day at a retirement center, hospital or daycare.

[APRIL]

NATIONAL GARDEN MONTH
Are you proud of your petunias or talented at growing tomatoes? If so, hone in on your gardening skills and show your clients how they can find their green thumbs. Customized gardening gloves, watering cans, rakes or shovels can give anyone the proper tools for a gorgeous garden this spring.

PET OWNER’S DAY––APRIL 18
Whether you’re the proud owner of a German Sheppard or a gerbil––pet owners take pride in the care of their four-legged friends. Help them celebrate this animal-focused day with customized leashes, food bowls or collars.

EARTH DAY––APRIL 22
Green is the key word on this day in April. Keep your clients green and make some in the process with all of your eco-friendly products. Recycled tote bags, notebooks or t-shirts can show your clients the importance of being green.

[MAY]

NATIONAL PHOTO MONTH
With the popularity of digital photos these days, why not give your clients a reason to display them all? Customized photo frames, digital picture frames, customized photo albums or personalized calendars can properly showcase photos near and dear to recipients’ hearts.

NATIONAL WEATHER OBSERVERS’ DAY––MAY 4
Since the weather is a natural occurrence and a perfect conversation starter, it deserves its own special day to celebrate. Umbrellas, rain boots, ponchos, coats, sunglasses, visors or any weather-related product can come in handy for any type of unpredictable weather.

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY––MAY 31
Imagine if the world were tobacco free for just one day. Hospitals and urgent care centers can promote the importance of good health with t-shirts, keychains or first aid kits customized with a strong health-focused message. Or, packaged breath mints or chewing gum can be better alternatives for those wanting to start a fresh life.