“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
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National Just Because Day on August 27 is a chance for brands to give out promotional products … just because. Whether businesses give shoppers branded products, nonprofits celebrate volunteers with customized gifts or companies treat employees to logoed merchandise, the day is open to celebrating however you choose.

Joseph Goodwin founded the holiday in the 1950s when he surprised his wife with a transistor radio. What started as a fun family celebration grew into an annual national holiday in the U.S. If you’re looking for a few ideas to delight clients, shoppers, patients and others on National Just Because Day, keep reading this issue of Promotional Consultant Today.

Plan For This Promo:

What: National Just Because Day

When: August 27

Cheers To You

The Laser-Engraved Wood Box makes a fun client-appreciation gift for National Just Because Day. The customized box contains four canned wines in your choice of chardonnay, pinot noir, red blend, rose bubbles, Brut bubbles, or Sauvignon Blanc.

A+ Wine Designs / PPAI 173549, S4 / www.apluswinedesigns.com

Drinks To Go

Employers of all kinds can surprise workers with the Coronado Straw Tumbler on National Just Because Day. Whether employees are in classrooms, in offices or on job sites, this double-wall stainless-steel tumbler keeps their beverage the ideal temperature.

Sweda Company, LLC / PPAI 113914, S11 / www.swedausa.com

A Surprise Shirt

Camps, training facilities and schools can thank coaches, trainers and other staff members with the Barbados Performance Pin Dot Long-Sleeve T-Shirt. It’s made from 100-percent performance polyester and features UPF 50+ protection.

S & S Activewear / PPAI 256121, S12 / www.ssactivewear.com

Slip On These Sunnies

When teams want to thank high-performing employees, a gift like the Kate Spade Kimberlyn Sunglasses Kit makes a lasting impression. These plastic, full-rim women’s frames feature a rounded edge and single bridge. Polarized lenses block light that causes glare, and a customized cleaning cloth shares a message of gratitude.

Gold Bond / PPAI 113974, S10 / www.goldbondinc.com

Game On

Whether companies are launching a new product, or they want to bring staff together for some teambuilding, a Custom Game amps up the fun. Choose from a variety of classic games like Jenga, Yahtzee, Monopoly and more, and then customize with logos and phrases.

USAopoly / PPAI 184383, S4 / www.usaopoly.com

Compiled by Audrey Sellers