A Perfect Mother's Day: For the men

For all the men who take it upon themselves to treat their mothers (mothers of their children also count) special on Mother's Day.

This is for the men, the sons, the husbands and the fathers. I write this post to you, because this time, I want to encourage you to try and do something for the mothers in your life - whether you are a husband to a beautiful wife who is a wonderful mother to your children, or a son who has given his mom lots of grief, yet she still loves you - I want to give you some ideas as to how to make this day special. Because many of you will say, "But I don't know what to do?" and I want to tell you, that you do. It doesn't have to be hard, or complicated, or even elaborate, but rather, a small gift from the heart...and if you can take it off your wife or mother's plate this ONE DAY, you will feel so good about yourself it will last a year...until next Mother's Day.

Mother's Day Breakfast Ideas

Doffins (ingredients that are easily found in your pantry)
Banana Muffins
Easy Waffles (if you have a waffle iron, these ingredients are also readily available)
Fruit Mosaic (kids can help make a beautiful picture out of fruit - like the heart in the picture above.)

Mother's Day Lunch or Dinner Menu Ideas

Starters
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

Vegetable (choose one)
Spinach Salad
Green Beans Salad with Bacon and Shallots
Roasted Broccoli and Garlic
Roasted Green Beans with Cashews

Main Protein (choose one)
Asian Salmon
Grilled Ribeye Steak
Paprika Chicken