Timing is important in special sales. In late April the grocery stores were open and doing a great business. On the other hand, people were quarantined at home, and families were forced to spend days and nights together. The APSS board noted this opportunity and within a few weeks created a 16-page, black and white booklet with ideas for family fun and games. It includes activities, games, exercises, pages to color, puzzles and ideas to make mealtime an event rather than just another meal. There are links to many more examples in each category. Promotional-products salespeople have been calling on grocery-store chains to purchase this booklet to give to each person making a purchase. They can place their logo in the circle now displaying "Family." The minimum order quantity is 50,000 units. 

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