I've been a mom for 20+ years and have celebrated Mother's Day in many different ways. So here's a list inspired by some of my best Mother's Day experiences, meals, and gifts. And of course, I always have outfit suggestions for all kinds of celebrations!
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Mom's Favorite Brunch Recipes
Mom's Favorite Dinners/Desserts
Gifts For Mom
Dresses For Mother's Day
Casual Outfits For Mother's Day
Mom's Favorite Brunch Recipes
If you're staying home for Mother's Day, here are some of my favorite brunch foods!
How pretty is this mocktail!?
Mother’s Day Mocktail: Blossoming Lemon Mocktail - The Social Sipper
We've made Jeanine and Jack's fritata recipe many times, but here's a link to their 51 Best Brunch Recipes so you can choose your favorite brunch recipe!
51 Best Brunch Recipes - Love and Lemons
We've made tons of recipes from this cookbook including muffins, breads, cookies and cakes.
How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook Collection
If you have a family member who is gluten-free, Nicole's recipes are amazing. We've made her coffee cake.
Breakfast & Brunch Archives
When I'm hosting brunch but don't want to be in the kitchen the entire time, I use this cookbook for make-ahead recipes.
The Complete Make-Ahead Cookbook
I make something similar to this for a mocha without the extra sugar!
Mocha Latte (Paleo & Whole30)
Another brunch favorite…
How to Make Avocado Toast Every Which Way
Another gluten free brunch staple at our house…
Gluten-Free Pancakes or Waffles
A smoothie to keep Mom healthy and glowing…
Healthy Heart Smoothie
For a starter or a light brunch, try this smoothie bowl. I make this with almond butter instead of peanut butter.
Berry and Avocado Smoothie Bowls - The Two Bananas
Tea drinkers, this is my favorite tea brand. They have fair trade and organic teas and use plastic-free tea bags
Clipper Teas - Natural, Fair and Delicious Tea
Wholesome Yum is another one of my favorite food blogs. I've made this recipe for a quick and healthy breakfast…
Baked Avocado With Egg (Easy Recipe) - Wholesome Yum
Mom's Favorite Dinners/Desserts
Lately, we've had kids' events on Mother's Day, so we've switched our celebrations to dinner and dessert. Heavy emphasis on dessert as this mom loves chocolate.
I love salmon - this recipe is easy to make for when we have guests for Mother's Day.
Best, Easy Healthy Baked Salmon Recipe
I actually had this at a resturant, but plan to remake it with Kate's recipe.
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Pistachios
A classic…
Filet Mignon Recipe (Perfect Every Time) - Wholesome Yum
When we host a dinner party, we always include a ginat cheese board…
How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board
A light entree (so you have room for dessert)…
Easy Lemon Butter Fish in 20 Minutes
My favorite side dish…
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Simple to make, but they look so fancy. We just made these recently…
Cheesy Mini Potato Gratin Stacks (Muffin Tin)
Goat cheese medallions on a crisp salad…one of my favorite starters!
Warm Crusted Goat Cheese Salad (Pan-Fried)
A special dinner favorite in our family…
Gluten-Free Popovers
Can dessert get any better than this?!
Lava Cakes
For a cool dessert, we often make chocolate mousse…
EASY Chocolate Mousse in 5 Minutes | Kitchen Cents
Another dessert favorite…
Chocolate Creme Brûlée - Baker by Nature
Gifts For Mom
Gifts from $5-$500 for Mom.
For the gardener/reader/organizer…
Rifle Paper Co. Curio Enamel Paper Clips, Set of 3
A coconut wax candle that smells like lilies 💗
Nostalgia Floral Mama Glass Candle
Give her these + a spa gift card (Disclosure: I bought these and loved them so much, I decided to be an Oka-B affiliate).
Bristol | Cute & Comfortable Flip Flops | Made in USA | Oka-B Shoes
In case she wants her spa experience at home…I just got this and am loving it!
SolaWave 4-in-1 Red Light Skin Care Wand Set
Luxurious little travel set. I've used the body oil. It smells so good!
Shop OSEA Online - Nordstrom
A chic elevated makeup pouch with a carry strap.
Beauty Bags - Marc Jacobs
Almost too pretty to eat!
32 Piece Signature Gift Box
This is my luxury gift wishlist.
10 Luxury Gifts On My Wishlist - Fashionipa
I received these one year. They were delicious!
20 Piece Signature Truffles Gift Box
When Mom says, “I just want a card, make it special”…
Vibrant Blooms Mother's Day Loooooong Card™ (Expands to 2 feet)
Here are some more gift ideas I put together in a blog post…
9 Thoughtful Mother's Day Gifts - Fashionipa
A message in a cookie!
Custom Message Shortbread Cookies
Dresses For Mother's Day
If you're going out for Mother's Day, here are some cute dresses to consider…
I have this dress and consider it the perfect brunch dress!
The Somerset Maxi Dress
For a fancy affair, I would love this silk dress!
Silk Crepe Maxi Dress | Banana Republic
When you need an affordable casual dress…
UltraSoft Denim Maxi Dress | Gap
A tiered midi dress in linen and cotton…
Violet Linen Blend Midi Dress-Paradise Green
This popular Maeve dress is on my wishlist. It's available in Regular, Petite & Plus sizes.
The Tommie Cap-Sleeve Smocked Front-Zip Shirt Dress
A casual, easy dress with a low v-neck so that Mom can show of her new Mother's Day pendant 😉
Poplin Shirt Dress | Banana Republic
The Mini Somerset Dress.
The Somerset Mini Dress: Embroidered Edition
Stay on-trend in this animal print dress…
Midi zebra print dress - Women | MANGO USA
Wear this belted or loose, with ballerina flats or sandals.
Floral Midi Pocket Shirtdress
Casual Outfits For Mother's Day
If you're staying home or going somewhere casual, here are some outfit options…
Not your average denim jacket…
Ophelia Crop Jacket - Kut from the Kloth
A comfy dress with plenty of stretch…
Knit tie-waist mini dress
One of my favorite sneakers…
SALVAS White Leather Rose Logo Sneaker Women
A denim midi with some interesting details. Wear it with a fitted T-shirt and cropped jacket.
Denim Utility Maxi Skirt - Loft
I have two of these. Perfect to wear with a denim skirt.
Ribbed Cutaway Tank | Banana Republic
Casual cropped trench jacket to wear with jeans or a denim skirt…
LOFT
One of my favorite affordable denim brands…
Kelsey High Rise Ankle Flare, Petite - Kut from the Kloth
A create heart T-shirt…
Maeve Heart Embellished V-Neck Tee
The cap says it all!
Intentionally Blank Fun Mom Baseball Cap
Cropped white leg pants with core-shaping technology…
SPANX® Stretch Twill Cropped Wide Leg Pant
Such a pretty embroidered top. Wear it with blue or white jeans.
