How to Decorate a Tray for Mom's Breakfast in Bed

Breakfast in bed will make Mom feel pampered and appreciated.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ribbons
• Flowers
• Picture Frames
• Vases
• Breakfast Tray
• China
• Cloth Napkins
• Silverware

1. Use a tray large enough to hold all the items you select.

2. Get out the good china and silverware.

3. Set the plate on the center of the tray with the knife and spoon on the right and fork on the left.

4. Creatively fold a cloth napkin and set it next to the fork.

5. Whip up a special breakfast that includes all of Mom's favorites.

6. Make Mom a cup of coffee or tea just the way she likes it.

7. Include a small glass of her favorite juice.

8. Place a small bud vase on the tray and use a flower from your own garden. If you don't have a garden, use a single rose you've purchased in advance.

9. Tuck a newspaper, magazine or book Mom will enjoy on the side of the tray.

10. Scatter some rose petals around the tray's edges.

11. Display a small picture frame with a photo of her children on the tray.

12. Add some special touches to personalize the tray. If mom loves giraffes, place a small wooden giraffe on the tray. If she craves chocolate, make her chocolate chip pancakes and place a chocolate rose on the tray.

13. Tie ribbon on the tray handles for an added effect.

14. Serve the food piping hot and make sure you carry the tray carefully so nothing spills.

15. Leave her Mother's Day gift on the tray or give it to her after she has enjoyed her breakfast in bed.

16. Remember to take care of the cleanup so she won't be bothered.

Tips & Warnings

• Encourage children to assist in making this tray. Their efforts may not be as neat as yours, but Mom will appreciate them. Have them add homemade cards or drawings. Let them sing a special song to Mom when they deliver the tray.
• If you do not have room on the tray for a bud vase, try tucking the flower into the napkin.

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on 7/13/2009 Thanks for the advice! 5*s!

on 11/22/2005 Definitely handmake her card, and if possible include a quote that she taught you or a phrase she often used that you gained something from.