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Mothers Day Treats

Time for some special treatment for Mum, give her a break from the everyday routines

Essentially this is Mother's Day, so she's the one to get the special treatment from everyone else. Even little ones can help set a tray, pick a flower, or choose a fruit juice for a special breakfast in bed.

Keep the celebrations fresh and simple - it will make things easier for you to do and easier for her to enjoy. Stock up on a bottle of champagne, a box of chocolates and, as a special treat, some beautiful smoked salmon (you can use it in the special chive bread recipe, above).

Don't let Mother's Day end as soon as you've done the breakfast dishes - it's called 'Mother's Day', not 'Mother's Morning'. Besides, some mums don't like breakfast in bed and would much rather be up and about doing things - like going to see their mother, too, for Mother's Day. So it might be better to plan a simple family lunch or a special dinner that shows her just how much she is appreciated and loved.

The idea is to give her a break from the normal everyday slog, and to let her know just how much you appreciate everything she does. You may also make her realise how lucky she is to have such a nice family!

Check out some recipes from the BBC