Showers Forecasted for Mother’s Day

100th Anniversary of Mother’s Day Prompts Baby Showers for 100 Military Moms

Raleigh, NC - One hundred new moms and moms-to-be from four branches of the military will be showered with gifts between now and Mother’s Day as a part of the latest efforts of Operation Shower. Operation Shower has teamed up with Wal-Mart to host baby showers at four bases: USS Nimitz (California), Twentynine Palms (California), Scott AFB (Illinois) and Ft. Bragg (North Carolina). Moms will receive donated items from Wal-Mart, its suppliers and other companies in a “Shower in a Box”.

“It is challenging enough to become a parent when you have the hands-on support of your spouse, friends and family,” said Operation Shower co-founder Lena Morrissey. “We want to celebrate these deserving women by making the birth of their children a little more special; honoring them on Mother’s Day seemed like an extra special way to do that,” added Operation Shower co-founder Kris Jackson.

Thanks to the generous donations from Wal-Mart, its suppliers and many other wonderful companies, Operation Shower hopes to put a smile on 100 women’s faces when they open their special “Showers in a Box” at four baby showers in California, Missouri and North Carolina.

The showers are hosted by Operation Shower (www.operationshower.org), a non-profit organization created by the founders of Lena’s Notebook (www.lenasnotebook.com) and Clever Parents (www.cleverparents.com), two websites focused on parents and parenting. For more information about the showers and to donate, visit the Operation Shower website at www.operationshower.org

Contact: Kris Jackson, kris (at) cleverparents (dot) com

ABOUT OPERATION SHOWER: Operation Shower is a non-profit organization (pending 501(c)(3) status) that recognizes and honors the sacrifices military families make by producing and coordinating baby showers for pregnant and expecting military personnel and their families. Operation Shower was formed by Lena Morrissey of Lena’s Notebook (www.lenasnotebook.com) and Kris and David Jackson of Clever Parents (www.cleverparents.com) To learn more, make a donation or sponsor a shower, visit www.operationshower.org.

ABOUT LENA’S NOTEBOOK: Lena’s Notebook (www.lenasnotebook.com) is an online magazine for the modern mom. The Notebook’s philosophy is “if we learn it, we should share it.” The Notebook’s goal is to share with others — whether it’s sharing ideas or giving back through charitable causes.

ABOUT CLEVER PARENTS: Raleigh, NC based Clever Parents (www.cleverparents.com) offers advice and interviews, tips and reviews from more than 100 parent columnists for parents who want to get ahead, look good, stay fit, maintain balance and make the most of every day. Now also featuring vidcasts at Clever Parents TV (www.cleverparents.tv).