August 2005 Promotional Ideas

Monthly Themes
Black Business Month
Happiness Happens Month
Immunization Awareness Month
Toddler Month
Win With Civility Month
Children?s Vision and Learning Month

Weekly Themes
Aug. 1-7—Simplify Your Life Week Aug. 1-7—World Breastfeeding Week
Aug. 8-14—Don?t Wait?Celebrate! Week
Aug. 14-20—Thanks For All The Gifts Week
Aug. 15-19—Weird Contest Week
Aug. 25-31—Be Kind To Humankind Week

Daily Themes
Aug. 1—Girlfriends? Day
Aug. 1—Respect For Parents Day
Aug. 5—Work Like A Dog Day
Aug. 6—Mustard Day
Aug. 6—Pamper Yourself Day
Aug. 6—Fresh Breath Day
Aug. 13—Garage Sale Day
Aug. 15—Relaxation Day
Aug. 18—Bad Poetry Day
Aug. 21—Poets? Day
Aug. 26—Women?s Equality Day

Tip: Celebrate National Toddler Month by offering discounts on natural food products aimed at your customers? young kids.

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