MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR SINGLE MOMS

As many single moms know, Mother's Day is an awkward day. Usually, it is the dad who takes the young child to get a gift for the mother. For single moms, that sometimes isn't an option.

My daughter and I go shopping together on Mother's Day, and I let her pick out a gift for me. So far, every year, she has gotten me pajamas or a nightgown, which makes me wonder what she thinks of my choices in sleepwear. Anyway, we enjoy our Mother's Day shopping trips, but I have to admit, buying my own gift doesn't quite feel the same.

Here is an organization that is helping single mothers feel appreciated.

Motherhood is a tough job, even under the best of circumstances.

For those women who undertake the task on their own — for whatever reason — Mother's Day can be a melancholy one.

Enter the Plymouth Alliance Church Mothers of Preschoolers group and their annual project to help single moms in the area feel special on their special day.

Every year, the 30 members of the group collect small gifts like personal care items, gift cards, tea, note cards and other items and pack them into decorated gift bags. The bags are delivered to single moms the group members know and those whose names are given to MOPS by area social service agencies.

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