Celebrate Mom With a Simple Mother's Day Brunch

This stylish brunch is filled with easy and fun ideas that Mom will love.

By: Kim Stoegbauer

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A Mother's Day Surprise

Greet Mom this Mother's Day morning with easy handmade gifts, a simple-to-prepare brunch and table decor that's easy enough for the kids to help create.

Color Palette Inspiration

Sweet summer melons were the inspiration for the color palette of this Mother's Day brunch. The party's printables, gifts and table decor all coordinate with the vibrant orange, coral and honeydew-hued fruits.

Fun for All

With an adult's help, the kids will have a great time making easy, personalized gifts for Mom. Send her out for a manicure, massage or just some "me" time, then get creative.

Finger-Painted Frames

Continue the theme (and the melon color scheme) with this finger-painted picture frame. The kids will have a great time making these one-of-a-kind keepsakes that Mom will love.

Get the How-To: Mother's Day Kids' Craft: Fingerprint Picture Frames

Fingerprint Table Runner

Let the kids personalize a plain white table runner with colorful fingerprints. Mom can reuse the runner long after the Mother's Day brunch is over.

Get the How-To: Mother's Day Kids' Craft: Fingerprint Table Runner

Wooden Bracelets

These stylish bracelets are so easy to create and will make any mom smile. From fingerprints to polka dots and stripes, the kids can choose their favorite technique and customize a bracelet for Mom.

Get the How-To: Mother's Day Kids' Craft: Hand-Painted Wooden Bracelets

Personalize It

Add our free printable gift tags to each present for an extra-special touch.

Printable Cards to Customize

Download our free printable Mother's Day ribbon card or our 3D flower card, then customize them with embellishments and a personalized message for Mom.

Set the Table

You don't have to spend weeks preparing to make the table special for Mom's meal. These simple and colorful accents, such as ribbon bows on the chairs, coordinate with the melon color scheme.

Fragrant Flowers

Stop by the flower section of your local supermarket and pick up flowers that coordinate with the shades of the party, like these beautiful ranunculus and white stock. Tuck the flowers into a white pail or vase, then add a strip of our printable fingerprint pattern around the vessel.

Easy-to-Make Napkin Rings

Set each family member's spot with a simple white napkin rolled with an easy-to-make napkin ring. Download, print and cut a strip of the fingerprint pattern long enough to wrap around the napkin. Fasten on the bottom with a piece of tape. Layer a length of coordinating ribbon on top of the paper, then add a simple bow to add dimension to the napkin ring.

The Food

Make-ahead foods become event-worthy when presented with color-coordinated ribbons and card-stock food labels. Print our free food label templates and set them in front of each dish.

See More Photos: 35 Brunch Recipes to Impress Mom on Mother's Day

Make Your Own Melon Cups

Start your meal with the fruit that inspired the party's theme. Using a melon baller, scoop out the contents of a watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew melon. Add a variety of melon balls to white paper bowls for a simple and sweet presentation. Wrap a coordinating color of ribbon around the bowl and finish with a fork or spoon.

Strawberry-Almond Spinach Salad

Cut up the ingredients for this simple spring salad the night before, then assemble the morning of your brunch. Serve with store-bought poppy-seed dressing.

Ham and Cheese Quiche

This simple, crustless quiche is sure to please the whole family. You assemble the casserole the night before serving, making morning-of preparations a snap.

Get the Recipe: Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Vanilla Cake

Make Mother's Day dessert prep simple: Order a white cake from Mom's favorite bakery, then embellish it with our printable cake bunting to add color and style.

Color-Coded Drinks

Use carafes or vintage milk bottles to serve a variety of juices or aqua frescas. Coordinate the types of juices with the colors of your gathering. Add a melon-ball garnish and an old-fashioned paper straw to each glass.

Surprise!

When everything is ready, surprise Mom with her gifts, then dig in.