Make Mother's Day brunch extra special—here's how

Whether you're treating mom to a special activity, her favorite flowers, or a unique gift this Mother's Day, you should show your appreciation by starting the day right. Yes, we're talking about brunch.

While you can attempt to make a reservation at a crowded restaurant, we think spending it at home is even more momentous. But don't panic. Pulling off an extra special Mother's Day brunch from home doesn't have to be complicated. You just need the right gadgets (and inspo!) at the ready.

Once you've got the plan in place, you can spend the day indulging in quality time with mom instead of stressing.

Here are some Mother's Day brunch ideas that you can use to impress—and pamper—mom on her special day. It's what she deserves!

1. Sheet pan French toast

Hosting company? The easiest way to whip up a large batch of French toast (without having to babysit each slice on a skillet) is to cook the slices on a sheet pan. This sheet pan French toast recipe can make six pieces at once with a hands-off technique, and you can easily double the recipe for a bigger crowd if oven space allows.

All you need is a good sheet pan. Our favorite is the Nordic Ware Half Sheet for its durable material and even heat distribution.

2. Mimosa flights

It's not brunch without mimosas. First and foremost, you'll want to make sure you have all the staples on hand (sparkling wine—or nonalcoholic champagne—and orange juice).

But you can take your mimosas up a notch by creating your own flight. All you need is a set of flight glasses and a stock of mixers—think grapefruit, mango, and cranberry juices to amp up your experience.

3. Breakfast sandwiches

A hearty breakfast sandwich is always welcomed at brunch. Once you've gathered all the fixins—English muffins, eggs, cheese, and your choice of breakfast meat—you can cook everything together on a spacious griddle and assemble as many as needed by hand.

Or—hear us out—what if you invested in a breakfast sandwich gadget? The Hamilton Beach breakfast sandwich maker will cook and assemble every piece together at once, so you can streamline the process and make sammies for the whole family.

4. Cinnamon rolls

Don't underestimate the impact of store-bought cinnamon rolls. We love Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls because they're extra fluffy, taste (almost) homemade, and make your kitchen smell like heaven.

Best of all, they come together with almost zero effort—just make sure you have a small baking dish on hand. (Or pop them in the air fryer for speedy cooking.)

5. Charcuterie board

Who said you can't dig into a charcuterie board before noon?

Cheeseboarder has a picture-perfect, limited edition Mother's Day cheese board with festive cheeses and plenty of accompaniments to indulge mom in an upscale treat. The best part? You don't have to put anything together yourself; these boards ship fully assembled and ready to enjoy.

6. Elevated waffles

Mother's Day is not the time for frozen Eggo's. This recipe for cardamom brown butter waffles with blueberry compote is designed for special occasions like this. But luckily, it doesn't take much to bring it all together. Just gather the ingredients, fire up your waffle iron, and be ready to chow down with mom in just 30 minutes.

If you need a waffle maker in a pinch, the mini Dash model is seriously affordable and impressively effective. Or you can splurge for our best overall waffle maker from Cuisinart for extra fluffy results.

7. Colorful Baz bagels

If mom is a bagel lover, you should go all out with a treat that will satisfy multiple senses.

The Mother's Day dozen from Baz Bagels is unlike anything you'll find at your local grocery store or coffee shop. It includes 12 bright and colorful bagels—which are almost too pretty to eat—plus your choice of toppings (cream cheese, smoked salmon, and seasoning).

You can also tack-on some sweets to round out the meal, with chocolate babka or colorful cookies—or both.

Don't forget the details

Glassware

Whether you're serving champagne, coffee, or both, you want to make sure you have the appropriate glassware for your brunch celebration.

If you're stuck with mismatched cups in your cupboard, don't stress. We have plenty of suggestions for special occasion flutes and popular coffee mugs to elevate your dining experience.

Flowers

It just isn't a Mother's Day brunch spread without flowers. But we don't recommend facing the rush of shoppers who will inevitably be packing flower shops and grocery stores on the morning of Mother's Day.

Instead, check out one of our favorite flower shop delivery services to be sure you secure mom's favorites without the stress.

Breakfast-in-bed table

Want to treat mom to breakfast in bed? This popular bed tray table is a favorite on Amazon for its sturdy bamboo construction, mess-free tray lips, and foldable legs for easy storage. It's the best way to surprise the mom in your life and get her day started in the best way possible.