For A 5-Star Mother's Day Breakfast In Bed, Remember This Important Advice

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For all the women heading up families across the country, be they moms, stepmoms, grandmas, or even moms-to-be, the second Sunday in May is their day. A whole 24 hours where they can put their feet up and be pampered like the queens they are, beginning with a five-star breakfast in bed. We know there can be a lot of pressure to go all-out for Mother's Day, but the more elaborate your plans, the more likely they are to shift the focus away from the woman of the hour. The best advice is to keep things simple, both for her sake and yours.

The true key to a Mother's Day breakfast in bed is the thought that goes into it. I once gave my mom a tray of burned toast and coffee for a Mother's Day breakfast as a kid, not realising she disliked both, and it was an hour before she actually had to be up. So, think about what your Mother's Day honoree likes best and go from there. Science may have pinpointed the ideal time to eat breakfast, but if the woman in your family's life prefers a lighter start to her day, lean into that with a bowl of fresh fruit and yogurt. Alternatively, grab that pot of creme fraiche from the fridge and whip up a pan of next-level scrambled eggs as part of her 5-star treatment.

If your kids are old enough to help prepare breakfast, then homemade pancakes are always a winner. These silicon molds are brilliant for cute, heart-shaped ones (they're great for eggs, too), while our expert tips to amp them up will help make your pancakes even more special for Mother's Day. Make sure the little helpers stick around for the clean-up, too!

Of course, you don't have to cook a Mother's Day breakfast in bed at all. In that case, your local bakery can be a lifesaver. Pick up some warm croissants or fresh bread to serve with lashings of butter, as well as two or three different jams or jellies for mom — and everyone else — to try.

There are plenty of other meaningful touches you can add to your five-star Mother's Day breakfast that need minimal preparation but have maximum impact. A few fresh flowers picked from the garden, a drawing from the children, a pretty Mother's Day card signed from everyone, or a gift, all arranged on the tray with her food, are guaranteed to put a smile on her face without ramping up your stress levels. You can make up a separate tray of food for everyone else so the fam can all tuck in together, and remember to bring plenty of juice, tea, or coffee to wash down that simple but delicious breakfast. Happy Mother's Day, y'all!