Joy the Baker

Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas and a giveaway!

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mother's day brunch ideas

Mother’s Day is right around the corner which means we better have our greeting cards thoughtfully worded and sent, our flowers ordered, and our brunch aprons poised and ready for action.  I’m not much for the obligatory holidays… the kind that require chocolate, flowers, hugs, and generally unnecessary celebration, but when it comes to celebrating MOM… there’s just no excuse not to.  That my mom endured every tantrum of mine between 1.5 and 33 years old is a downright miracle.  The least I can do is offer her flowers and breakfast once a year.   

I mean…

Here’s our breakfast inspiration.  It’s extra important this weekend:  

•  Lavender Blackberry Scones:  fragrant and berry studded.  You might swap the blackberries for blueberries or strawberries.  Whatever you prefer!

•  Baked Brown Butter and Pistachio Baked Donuts:  these gems are totally worth storing a baked donut pan in your kitchen cupboards for.  Salty, sweet, so pretty, so delicious.  

•  Kale Avocado and Tangerine Salad:  greens, creamy avocado, and bright citrus to balance out an otherwise rich and sweet brunch menu.  

•  Fresh Blueberry and Mint Lemonade:  I was obsessed with lemonade last summer and this deep purple blueberry concoction is just perfectly sweet, herby, and tart!  Also see:  Peach and Cardamom Lemonade.   

•  Muffuletta Pasta Salad:  New Orleans sandwich turned hearty pasta salad.  Dooooo it! 

•  Salty Honey Pie:  Pie means love.  This unique, sweet and salty pie would be delicious with fresh fruit and whipped cream.  

•  Sausage Cheddar and Grits Frittata:  For what this quiche lacks in crust, it makes up for in GRITS!  Savory, cheesy and eye-wideningly good.  

•  Brown Butter Banana Bread:  A standard.  Never to be outdone.  

•  Spinach and Strawberry Chopped Salad:  If you put fruit in your salad… it’s more dessert than salad, right?  Almost.  

mothers day gifts

Let’s talk about gifts too!  Here are a few of my favorites for Mom and a GIVEAWAY if you read the details below! 

•  The Wreath Recipe Book.  My mom loves flowers and gardening and I love the idea of a recipe flower arranging and wreath making.   Clever as ever.  

•  Pansy Pink Nail Polish.  Bright and youthful for Summer.  

•  Diana Ralys Skin Health.  My favorite face products are all-organic, lovingly made, and super effective.  I think the Moisture Detox Mask would be great for Mom, or treat her to a luxe gift set that includes everything.  

As a gift to one of you, if you leave a comment below between May 7th and May 9th at midnight set, one of you will win a Mother’s Day Gift Set from Diana Ralys Skin Health!  

•  Cake Stand from Tapuy Glass.  Beautiful lace-inspired glass.  Super feminine and pretty.  I also love the small plates.  

•  Crystal Posy Studs.  Sparkly and classic.  

•  Red Handled Italian Kitchen Knives.  Good classic knives are the best gift, just don’t ask to ever borrow or even use it once it’s been gifted.  Sacred.  

Happy Mother’s Day!  I hope you do it up right! 

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  6. Dawn Wiley

    So looking forward to summer for the special drinks cart to be wheeled up to my chair with umbrellas in every glass! Thanks for so many ideas

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  9. Soumya

    Love your blog!! I totally have my eye on this week’s giveaway…. With three kids and total sleep deprivation, my skin needs all the help it can get!

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  13. Suzanne Robinson

    These are all great ideas for brunch! Celebrating mom is the best reason to eat! (not that I need a reason)

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  14. Michelle

    Ohh! Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win! I am a blessed mama to 3 littles bit I’m not sure anybody has remembered mothers day

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  16. Kelley

    May all the moms feel the love and warm hugs they deserve tomorrow. Happy Mothers Day. Thank you Joy for all the great ideas and recipes.

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  28. Mandi Brimm

    I’m obsessed with this cake stand. I’m obsessed with this giveaway!!!
    Happy Mother’s Day, all!

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  29. Kelly W

    Joy, your recipes do inspire me. They are outside of the box and just lovely. :) I look forward to reading your new posts.

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  31. Teresa Bergan

    Im in New Orleans now…during this contest…..so I could even say Thank you! Love your Sunday blog the best, it gets me started for the week ahead…I love your recipes….Thank you Joy for being you! Teresa

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  46. My

    You have such a great way with words, love your blog esp the ‘let it be sunday’ ones- keep it coming!

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  47. My

    You have such a way with words, love reading your blog esp the ‘let it be Sunday ‘ ones- keep it coming ????

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  49. Olga M.

    Wonderful gift selections for Mom…or me! I would love to try the Diane Ralys skin care products.

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  50. Rachel

    All of these recipes look amazing! I wish I could be with my Mom this Mother’s Day so we could make some together. Definitely next year!

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  53. Chris

    Great giveaway. Love all the items, especially The Wreath Recipe Book. Happy Mother’s Day to a great promoter of womens’ wellness.

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  58. Margaret Smith

    That cake stand is beautiful. The mint julep bundt cake I made would have looked beautiful on it.
    The lavender infused Mom Collins would go nicely with the cake.

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  62. Michelle Sullivan

    My skin needs a lot of help this Mother’s Day. It would be such a wonderful treat to win the Diana Rayls skincare products. Thanks for the opportunity! Happy Mother’s Day to all.

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  70. jan n

    Oh, don’t forget the Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls…they are truly the best I’ve ever had/made. I make it for mom whenever she requests them.

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  76. Debbie

    That cake stand is gorgeous! Gifting my mom a sephora perfume sampler and the Tuna Melts my Heart book, hope she enjoys it! Since she gave me your cookbook for my birthday I have spoil her! :)

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  95. Meredith

    Miss my mama since moving cross-country. She’s one tough cookie that I’m very lucky to have in my life.

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  99. Regina M.

    Always love reading your blog and of course trying the delicious recipes! So many recipes so little time! Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

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  108. Beth H.

    I love all the wonderful baked good and all your list of favs…love the nail polish especially the color, the knives, the jewelries…all so love! Thank you!

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  120. Joanne

    Made the scones, froze them, and shipped them to my Mom for Mother’s Day. My son ate one and loved them so much I had to make another batch to keep!

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  125. Lauren W

    What a beautifully curated collection of recipes and ideas! I love to keep my life full of natural products and foods!

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  129. Kimberly L.

    I agree, knives make a great gift. I heard after receiving my knife gift set that there is a superstition that giving a knife as a gift will eventually “cut” the relationship. A penny is supposed to be given with the knife so that the receiver can give the penny back as a “payment” for the knife, ensuring the relationship wont end. Luckily, it did not happen to us!

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  135. Nathalie Hrizi

    Salty Honey Pie! I’ve been wanting to make this since you posted it, around New Year’s I think. It’s perfect for the mother’s day lunch for my mom and her best friend. Thanks!

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  140. Allison Longenbaugh

    Oh, what beauties! Thank you for sharing. And thank you for giving me a reason to use the black bananas on my counter. Happy Mother’s Day!

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  154. Lauren

    I love Essie nail polish. Happy early Mother’s Day to all the Moms and all the people who stepped into the role of Mom when someone needed it the most!

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  155. Aneirys

    My mom would love a gift bundle like that.
    I’m still debating wether if I should make breaksfast to my mom or not, since she wakes up too early man. I may have to make some sacrafice for her.

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  159. Lisa G.

    Love these brunch menu ideas! Planning on having a Mother’s day brunch at my house, so this is great! Thank you!

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  160. twicecharmedgourmet

    I’ve tried your cake recipes and they have always worked for me. It’s nice to have a tried and true recipe to rely on .

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  177. Jolien

    These sound like lovely gifts! You didn’t mention it up here, but if it’s open internationally, I’d love to throw my name in the hat too. :)

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  180. Katie Wassink

    Knives actually are a fantastic gift idea for my mom… hmm. And we can never have enough skin cream, right?

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  181. maddieswab

    I love these suggestions! Especially since I’m spending my first Mother’s Day away from my mom, these gifts would be great to have sent to her :)

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  182. Teresa Di Marco

    Your ideas are so fresh and alive! You are very inspirational for me. Visual is so important when cooking for people we love. It’s hard living alone but your site brightens my days.
    I too think we cook with love. I am having several people over for dinner who have lost their moms and some whose parent(s) live too far away. I fills my heart to create a meal, no a feast for my friends. All my food is home made. That is what I offer my friends and those who come to my home. Thanks

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  183. Allison

    I find it interesting how some holidays are thought of as brunch holidays and others are definitely dinner holidays.

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  186. Lauren

    Going to be totally honest but if I win this I’m totally keeping the Essie nail polish for myself. And I’m probably not even sorry about it. Well, maybe I am. Maybe a little. But I think anyone else would do the same. Probably. Anyways – love the blog, love the giveaway, freaking love the nail polish.

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  187. Christy

    I think I’m making something from your cookbook for a Mother’s Day gift to myself. Maybe I’ll invite a few other mom’s over to join me.

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  196. jan

    Thanks for the brunch ideas… I’ve got 3 of the most amazing mothers I know coming over for brunch Sunday morning and these recipe will be perfect!!

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  202. Rosie

    Beautiful cake stand. Not that I need, nor have room, for another one but then again thats never stopped me before.

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  203. jkelleyswift@wesleyan.edu

    These are beautiful ideas! The best Mother’s Day brunch I ever made involved lavender scones and fresh lemon curd – two of her favorite things.

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  212. Becky Wilson

    I think I will make that Blueberry and Mint Lemonade for my Kindergarten teachers. I am the Media Specialist and always treat my Kindergarten classes to a Hot Dog Picnic at the end of the year. I absolutely adore your blog, and I have made many of your recipes. So good! Thanks –

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  218. Megan

    Excited to celebrate Mother’s Day this year with my new mother-in-law! These are THE PERFECT gift ideas for a woman like her!

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  222. Angela Sessions

    I am the momma of 3 amazing boys ???? and they are the biggest blessing and joy of my life! Plus I also have the most amazing mom too ????

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  228. Judy S

    What a lovely set of gifts! I love reading your blog. My youngest is in Nola, my oldest way out west, and this time of year I do miss them so. Happy Mothers Day to your momma!

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  229. Marie

    Love all of these! That Salty Honey Pie sounds amazing and I’ve been meaning to make it for awhile now. I guess my mama is a pretty good reason to get baking! :)

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  238. Lyz

    I live across an ocean from my mother, and I always feel the distance especially on Mother’s Day. But what lovely treats! (Especially those lavender blackberry scones!) Does it count if I make it for myself and send her a picture? :)

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  243. Tracy Spangler

    As always, your recipes sound delicious! I plan on making all of them- though likely just two or three for Mother’s Day! My mother and I are going out for dinner- a rare treat for women that like to cook meals for the family from scratch! Thanks for the wonderful recipes and lovely giveaway!

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  248. Patricia Pinkston

    Love the recipe suggestions and appreciate the giveaway! The knives are gorgeous, and I could really use the skin care products.

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  249. Angela

    oh would love to win this and split it between my mom and sister! so fun. And these recipes are calling my name all over again

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  254. Bec

    I am making my Mum your Gingerbread with Speculoos and Chocolate Spread on Sunday. It is tasty, tasty, tasty!

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  255. Heidi

    I love your website! It’s beautifully done, with photos that make me drool, and delicious recipes :) I second the importance of mother’s day! I need to make my mother something delicious…maybe the lavender blackberry scones!

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  263. Jenny S

    what a beautiful giveaway!! thanks for all your inspiration and hilariousness you provide through your blog…it’s beyond awesome. xoxo!

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  265. Carey

    Wow thanks for the chance to win this for my mom! And thanks for the recipe reminders. Love everything you do.

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  270. Laura

    Thanks for doing the giveaway!

    I wish I could be with my mom on mothers day! Instead maybe we will FaceTime with mimosas in hand! Have a great Mother’s Day!

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  272. Tali

    Happy Mother’s day to my mommy who is 12 hours flight away from me..whose words I still hear in my head (I’m eating well mommy, really), who I never saw cries..who sometimes says the most unrelated things but I never mind. Good morning mommy! Shabat Shalom! :0)

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  277. Monica d.

    All of those recipes are amazing, I wish I were home with my mama so I could make them all for her!

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  281. Natalie

    I tried the Diana Ralys pumpkin mask based on your travel post, and LOVE it! A gift set would be great!
    I think I’m in love with that gorgeous cake stand- what beautiful gift ideas xx

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  291. jessica m

    love your ideas! I’m thinking petty pink toenail polish & scones for my mama :) We always loved doing nails together

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  295. Heidi

    I love getting you news letters. It’s such a treat and never know what will be in it next. Thanks!

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  297. melanie

    I still haven’t made that honey pie – thanks for the reminder. :) Maybe this is the weekend!

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  306. Sheri R

    Goodness, everything looks, sounds, and I bet tastes fantastic. Anything berry is a must. Avocados seal the deal. Gifts for “me?” You mean it’s not new underwear and socks for the kids? That’s simply amazing. It’s a miracle. Those things just don’t happen here.

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  307. Megan

    Love to all the mamas out there. I love love love mine and she’s teaching me how to be a good one. Celebrations with baking and mimosas in the Sunshine will be happening this year.

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  312. Kim Reno

    You are a sweetie ! Knives are on the top of my wish list & the cake plate is a treasure. Enjoy receiving your blog too.

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  315. Lauren B.

    Kale Avocado and Tangerine Salad sounds like a recipe I’ll try this weekend! But for Mother’s Day I think it would be fun to spend time with Mom and my Daughter and enjoy a “spa” time with the Moisture Detox Mask.

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  319. Aimee

    All of these gifts are simply beautiful, but the cake stand REALLY STANDS OUT! Thank you for your generosity!

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  321. Sarah Bunch

    Okay, you’re totally right. I have been debating the donut pan for months, but it’s clear from the look of those lovely little pistachio dudes up there, it’s a must! Thanks for the inspiration, always! <3

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  323. Chelsea

    I’ve had my eye on the salty honey pie for a while now… I think now is as good a time as any! :)

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  326. Christina

    Thank you for all these recipe ideas! I love baking with lavender and I happen to have blackberries right now, so those scones will be perfect for Mothers’ Day.

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  328. Trudy L

    Mmmmmm! I wish it was Mother’s Day right now and I was eating Mother’s Day Brunch! I “endured” a small tantrum from my 25 year old daughter just awhile ago! Poor Baby. Sometimes that colic comes back. She’d make me some scones for Mother’s Day if she were here! But she’s not, so I will make one, maybe more of these ideas myself! Thanks!

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  333. Patrice Dowrey

    Thank you for another wonderful post. It’s so hard to find the perfect way to say thank you for all the hard work, love, and wisdom a mother gives every day. These ideas are a great start.

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  336. Jennifer

    I am pretty sure I did not need an excuse to make those doughnuts, but thanks for giving me one!

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  338. Janey Jennings

    I adore your blog, your style of writing and your delicious recipes. I’m sure we would be pals if you lived nearby! Enjoy celebrating your mother this mother’s day :)

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  347. Vicki

    I would love to have that spinach and strawberry chopped salad with the lavender and berry scones on Mother’s Day or any day….my mouth waters! I’ve got to say, the knives would be lovely in my kitchen :-)

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  354. Cortney

    I am so excited to try the lavender blackberry scones! My sister and I are throwing a mother’s day brunch for our mom and grandmas (it’s rare we are all together during this time), so those scones will be perfect to add to the menu! Thanks! Great gift ideas, too!

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  355. Laurie

    Well thank you so much for solving what to get my mom for MD! That wreath recipe book is perfection! Ordered and done.

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  356. Maressa D

    Great ideas, that pie looks amazing and that pasta salad sounds delish! Great giveaway, I love organic products.

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  358. Shikha

    Lovely everything! I’m grateful to be spending mother’s day actually with my momma this year!

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  359. Steph Peterson

    Mother’s Day is absolutely my FAAVVORITEE holiday! I love getting to make breakfast with/for my mom; it’s a tradition we’ve done for years! Those scones are definitely going to be on the menu along with the blueberry lemonade, so excited!!!

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  363. Bethany Wilson

    I hope this competition is international!
    Love you’re stuff. This mothers day I am getting my mum some travel essentials as she is going overseas later in the year!
    xo Bets

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  369. Larae Nye

    My mother lives thousands of miles away from me but I plan on sending her a lovely package this mothers day. I also plan on having a delicious brunch for my family, I know they’re supposed to spoil me but I love to cook and bake. Then hopefully (if the weather permits) Id like to enjoy the beach a little and end the day watching the sun set. We’ll see!! haha

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  370. Emily L

    I think I will make the scones this weekend! And your frittata recipe was delicious when I made it a few months ago!

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  372. Megan jarrett

    I agree about obligatory holidays, and now that I’m a mom I agree even more that mother’s day is a good excuse!

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  382. Madison

    I’ve been wanting to make those donuts for a while I think this weekend they just might have to be done!

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  383. Joan Berry

    Wonderful ideas! Wish my mom could still enjoy some of these items but dementia doesn’t allow for interest in much of anything.

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  385. mirtha

    I will have to make my own brunch on Sunday, and a couple of your recipes will be part if it. Yum!

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  387. Romie

    As per our mother’s day tradition, I am gifting my mother gardening supplies. She has the greenest thumb!!!

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  393. lamesha

    I looked at my phone today and was just checking out my podcasts and saw that you just out out a new episode. So excited!! Gonna listen to it tonight when the kids are sleeping.

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  395. Terry Covington

    I always love your favorites lists. I am intrigued by the idea of a recipe book for wreaths! Hope you and your Mom have a lovely celebration.

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  404. Lindsey

    I’m very excited about Mother’s Day this year! I found an adorable tea greeting card and am taking my mom to an afternoon tea. It’s going to be a fun day filled with quality mother-daughter time. :)

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  407. Terry

    The kitchen knives are so great, perfect for a fun pop! on the table. And Mom would NOT buy those for herself but she would enjoy using them.

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  408. Maureen

    I’ll be putting your pie crust to good use in a quiche for my mommy! I don’t know why I was so scared of crust for all those years. Thank you for making it approachable and delicious!

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  409. Jessica White

    Adore your blog and this list of Mothers Day brunch ideas. Used to make my mom breakfast in bed every year until I moved away. Sad to miss this year. Would love to send these gifts to her! That cake stand is gorgeous. (I want one!) haha Thanks for the opportunity!

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  412. Becca

    I also was obsessed with Blueberry/Mint Lemonade last summer! Thanks for sharing your favorites! I’m dying over that cake stand and that detox mask looks divine. Hope I win! xo

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  416. Melissa

    Joy, your recipes always work, your Sunday posts make me think, and now it turns out you have great gift ideas, too!

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  437. Lauren Sloan

    To moms everywhere– git on with yo bad selves!!! You make the world go round, thank you from all us daughters! Xoxo

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  438. Kara

    I love following your blog – I too have a love of all things with browned-butter!! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!!

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  447. Yan J.

    Can’t wait to try these recipes, especially the pie! Scoring some rad gifts for my mom would be awesome too ;)

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  449. Eva wierzbinski

    I can’t wait to make the lavender blackberry scones! And who doesn’t love punk nail polish!! Awesome choices.

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  460. Lea

    I love natural skincare that works! And the chocolate peanut butter cake and basic yellow cake from your latest cookbook are a total hit with my friends and family and they’re making birthday orders :).

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  463. Merrilee

    Hmmm, I think if I bring salad to our Mother’s day brunch my Mom and sister might kill me! But it could happen – that strawberry/spinach chopped salad is calling me!

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  466. Jordan Thompson

    Great post! I visited your page for the amazing chocolate frosting recipe you posted this week and left feeling inspired to buy my mom some beautiful recommended gifts! I would love to give this organic skin care line a try. I recently made the switch to all natural skin care and make up and will never go back!

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  471. Thaey

    Thanks for all of your posts. I always enjoy them. The brunch recipes have my mind going, and I’m thinking scones will be perfect for Mother’s Day. Also, yay for giveaways!

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  479. Leanne T

    Yes, we must celebrate and love on our mamas on Mothers Day! Love the list of recipies, they all sound delicious. I have made the Pistachio Donuts, YUMMY! Maybe I will try the scones for Mothers Day!

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  482. Melanie Simpson

    The avocado salad is perfect for brunch! I like to make a caprese salad and add avocado. It’s delicious with toasted ciabatta!

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  487. Paula Broadway

    These are great ideas. I recently lost my mom and it’s really hard to think about Mother’s Day without her.

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  489. Breanna

    These are great ideas! My mom just asked me if I could make scones for her. I hope to win, because she deserves to be spoiled!

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  494. Mary Ann

    My mom is the best mom too and how she continues to love me I will never know. I am so lucky and she knows it!

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  499. Jaci Owen

    My daughter and son’s, who are all just getting back into town from college, are planning a Mother’s Day brunch for me, I’ll pass on some of these extraordinarily yummy looking dishes, especially the scones!

    As a Mom, It’s not about the gifts, but the time spent together that I LOVE the best!!!

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  502. Laura Manspeaker

    I love to celebrate my mom during mothers day but I don’t like all the attention on me. LOL. Strange that way.

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  505. jolene

    Now that my mom has retired she is really getting into gardening. She commented on the beautiful hydrangeas in front of my house so she is getting a gorgeous hydrangea to plant at her house. But I’m sure this gift set wouldn’t be turned away either!

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  513. Samantha

    I cannot wait to try the scones and the blueberry lemonade! My mint bush is out of control, I actually made your kiwi mint mojitos yesterday. Thanks for the opportunity to win something.

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  516. Cate

    Joy, I love your blog! We got my mom a kindle for Mother.s Day, but I know she’d love some skincare products too!

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  518. Meghan Lisi

    Just got a lavender plant – looks like some scones are in my future! And, maybe a lavender syrup cocktail? I mean, brunch is for cocktails…right?

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  526. Brittany N.

    I’d really want to keep the set for myself but…I’ll be a good daughter and hand it over!

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  530. Jeni

    What a sweet tribute to your mom! I sure hope my tantrum throwing 11 year old says such nice things about me someday!!!

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  532. Stacey

    Happy mothers day everyone!! I forwarded along to my hubby with hopes he and my three year old son will do something special this year for me and celebrate our preggo belly 38 weeks! So exciting.

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  538. karen wu

    Great gift ideas! That cake stand is really stunning and I know my mom would love face products

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  540. Millie

    I need to get your new book! I got your first one for my birthday right after it came out and I LOVE it. I also need to get back to baking some of your stuff. It’s wonderful and I love reading your blog. :)

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  541. Kristen W

    Our mint patch is almost able to handle the Fresh Blueberry and Mint Lemonade recipe. It was a huge hit at our summer parties last year, and I can’t wait to make it again! Thank you, Joy!

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  544. Kendra

    Hi, Joy! Oh man, I have been eyeing that pink nail polish for a while now, but it’s always sold out! And you’ve reminded me I need to make those doughnuts again, they’re so delicious!

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  546. Vesna

    the kale avo tangerine salad is for real one of my all time favorites :-) Not cooking this year for my mom, going out for brunch is so much easier and means more mimosas for me!

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  553. Jenna

    The Baked Brown Butter and Pistachio Baked Donuts look to die for and I’m not even a fan of donuts.

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  555. Michele

    Fingers crossed I win. Would be great as a present to mom. On a side note, also loving the cake stand!

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  570. Sara

    This is the first year I’ve had a mother-in-law to write a card for– it was so exciting! It felt like the right time and place to tell her how much I appreciate and love her.

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  574. Michela D

    “That my mom endured every tantrum of mine between 1.5 and 33 years old is a downright miracle. The least I can do is offer her flowers and breakfast once a year.” I don’t know where they get the patience, but this is a very very true statement for my mother as well! My mom knows I am doing better when my venting phone calls are down to once a month instead of daily ;) She deserves a party every day!

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  575. Rachael L

    I can’t be with my mom this Mother’s Day, but this is some great inspiration for when I get to see her in a few weeks!

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  577. Charity Frey

    Essie nail polish is one of our favorites! And that knife set! Great for me dishes we like to make. :)

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  583. Elaine

    Oof, that cake stand is gorgeous. As a tiny city apartment dweller, cake stands are on my “dammit I want that but where the hell would I put it” list — along with, you know, free time and sanity and centipede-free bathtubs and stuff.

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  593. Cora

    I would love to win any of the items. If chosen I would like to donate my gift to a less fortunate Mother out there. Gifts warm the heart and all Mothers deserve this feeling….Happy Mother’s Day to you all

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  594. val

    i have so much going on, but this post seriously inspired me to text my husbands family and invite them to brunch on mother’s day…

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  595. Mary B

    I wish I were close enough to make brunch for my mom, but since she’s 2500 miles away I did actually remember to send her a gift and a card this year! Not as beautiful as what you’ve selected, but my mom’s a sap so the “best mom ever” photo frame with a pic from my childhood should be good for some tears :-)

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  598. Natalia M

    Moms deserve the best. I’d buy her everything on this list if I could, and then deliver it to her with baked goods. Because nothing makes my mom happier than a fresh baked good treat.

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  605. Rachel

    I have so far resisted the urge to buy a doughnut pan, simply in consideration for my thighs (if I can’t make the doughnuts, I can’t eat the doughnuts). But every time I see one of your yummy recipes it gets harder and harder to resist. Love your picks for Mother’s Day!

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  610. Rebecca

    Thanks for the great ideas – I’m still trying to figure out Mother’s Day! Also, I haven’t clicked through from my feed reader in a while – I love the new header!

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  612. Divya

    Great brunch ideas – gonna make some of them! Lovely list and a great giveaway as well! Thanks for sharing – Happy Mother’s Day! Cheers!

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  615. Jocelin bodnicki

    I love the wreath book idea! My mom just started getting into flower arranging, I think she would love something like that.

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  621. Erin | Well Plated

    I sadly won’t be able to spend mother’s day with my mom, but I want to special overnight her a whole box of those donuts. For real—nothing says “I love you for cleaning up after me all those years” or even (gasp!) “changing my diapers” quite like donuts. Sorry for writing “diapers” on a food blog. Twice. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  631. Jessica Birt

    BEAUTIFUL Post! Beautiful Food and Beautiful Gifts! Your Mom also raised a Beautiful Daughter! ILYJTB!!!

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  636. annette brown

    You always have the best recipes, I’m making Mom the muffuletta salad, the gifts would just be icing

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  637. Cheryl

    Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the mothers, step-mothers, dads-acting-as-mother, mothers of pets who are like children….everyone have a great Sunday! (This is my first time being away from my mother and kids on Mother’s Day so it’s a hard one!)

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  642. Natalie R.

    Salty honey pie is on my list of baking projects. However, I’m hoping my husband and kids will be making me some goodies this weekend for Mother’s Day! :)

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  644. Kaitlin

    I love your blog. I’d love to give this to my mom! Brunch is our favorite, but skincare luxuries are even better. Also, I want to visit NOLA!

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  645. Marium Hosein

    I’m sending this list of food and gifts to my husband for him to get inspiration. It’s my second Mother’s Day ??

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  647. Lori

    I got a donut pan to make one of your recipes, and it is such a treat, more fun than muffins! Thx for giveaway, hope I win!!

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  650. Dee P

    Really looking forward to making Mother’s day brunch for my mom. It’s her favorite meal, and I’m pulling out all the stops this year! Fingers crossed!

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  655. Alana

    Beautiful picks! My mom is always trying to make homemade wreaths to decorate the house with. I’m glad other moms are doing it too!

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  657. Karen B

    I love mothers day – I love how everyone celebrates it. Everyone has someone they call mom even if it is a dad.

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  662. Tina

    I love the sausage cheddar and grits frittata. I think that and a salad will be the perfect mothers day dinner.

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  665. Esther C

    What a lovely gift! I’d love to win this for my mom! Thanks for the opportunity! Love your blog!

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