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When Mother’s Day 2020 arrives, the option for going out to brunch might not be available. Some people may still be following stay-at-home orders. Even if your local economy reopens, you may not feel safe going out, or restaurants might not be fully prepared to offer a great brunch. As a result, making a Mother’s Day brunch at home might be your best bet. If you want to have an amazing one without breaking the bank, here’s how to save money on Mother’s Day brunch at home.

Look for Sales

Grocery stores and retailers that offer groceries, like Walmart and Target, often hold sales that align with holidays. You may be able to find some bargains on classic brunch foods or ingredients this Mother’s Day, so compare local deals to find the right discounts.

If you have several stores in your area, don’t be afraid to comparison shop. If the locations are close together and they offer services like curbside pickup, you could make the rounds pretty quickly, allowing you to save without having to spend a ton of time shopping.

Embrace Eggs

Eggs are a breakfast staple that won’t break the bank. The price for a few dozen eggs is pretty much always reasonable, even when they aren’t on sale.

Whether you want to serve omelets, quiche, or any other egg dish, you can offer up a fantastic meal that’s surprisingly affordable. Most of the add-ins – like onion, green pepper, and cheese – aren’t overly expensive. Plus, if you’re making the egg dish the start of the meal, splurging on a little ham or bacon to throw into the mix might be an option.

Try French Toast

When it comes to ingredients, all you really need for French toast is eggs, some stale bread, and a topping (like syrup or whipped cream). You can create a delectable treat in minutes using fairly inexpensive ingredients, making it an addition worth considering.

Have Pancakes or Waffles

Pancakes and waffles are two other brunch classics that aren’t expensive to make. Often, the number of ingredients you’d need is very minimal. In some cases, you only require pancake or waffle mix and water, though some mixes do call for eggs or oil, too. After that, it’s just toppings.

Add Some Home Fries

Potatoes are another low-cost food that most people love. If your stovetop is overrun with French toast, pancakes, or waffles, then consider adding home fries to the menu. Just cut into small cubes, coat in olive oil and some seasoning, and bake.

Make Mimosas

Mimosas can be a surprisingly inexpensive cocktail to make. Since you are mixing the champagne or sparkling wine with orange juice, you don’t have to buy the most expensive bottle around. Even a cheaper one could do the trick

Whip Up Some Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast burritos can be surprisingly affordable. Beans don’t cost much, so you can use them in place of more expensive meat. You could then skip the beef, sausage, chorizo, or chicken altogether, or simply use less, reducing the cost. Then, choose other inexpensive options like salsa, sour cream, corn, rice, and tortillas, allowing you to create a filling dish without busting your budget.

Offer Yogurt

A simple vanilla yogurt can be a nice addition to brunch. Whether you prefer regular, low-fat, or Greek varieties, it can provide some sweetness at an affordable price.

Plus, vanilla is a flexible flavor that’s easily augmented with fruits or other treats, like mini chocolate chips. It also doesn’t involve any cooking. Just put it in a nice dish, and you’re done.

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Have any other tips that can help people save money on Mother’s Day brunch at home? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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How Much Should You Spend on Mother's Day

Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other special occasions often lead to spending of unnecessary money. Sunday, May 8 is Mother’s Day and many people are feeling the pressure of buying their mom a nice gift to celebrate.

Approximately 84 percent of the American population plans to celebrate Mother’s Day this year. Last year, the holiday sparked approximately $21.2 billion in consumer spending, and that number is only expected to rise. On average, each person spent about $173 on Mother’s Day in 2015. You may be thinking, “That number sounds pretty high,” so how much money should you spend on Mother’s Day?

The answer to this ever-so-important question is: spend what you can afford.“Keeping up with the Joneses” is how many people fall into debt. Don’t feel like you have to spend a ton of money on your mom to show her that you care.

It seems not so long ago a simple card and bouquet of flowers were a perfect Mother’s Day gift. However, as the years have progressed, Mother’s Day gifts continue to get more expensive.

Statistics say that 80 percent of those celebrating Mother’s Day will buy a card. Sixty-seven percent will buy flowers and 34 percent will splurge on jewelry. In addition to the “normal” gifts, many people will also be gifting clothing, electronics, housewares and spa treatments. Gift cards have also become an accepted Mother’s Day gift if you are looking for an easy gift for mom. All of these things add up and led to the $21 billion in spending for the holiday last year. However, not everyone can afford to spend $173 on their mom this Mother’s Day.

If you’re on a tight budget, you may want to try a few of these Mother’s Day gift ideas that I have tried (and they went over great):

Give her a stone with meaning

Research the meaning of different stones and find one that means something to you and your mom. My mother, for instance, loves turquoise, so one year for Mother’s Day I researched different meanings for the stone. As it turns out, turquoise represents change and the word “change” pretty much summed up our lives at that time. I bought her some relatively inexpensive turquoise earrings (less than $50) and wrote her a letter explaining the meaning behind the piece of jewelry. If you try this with your mom she will probably cherish both the piece of jewelry and the letter for years to come.

Dinner at home

Instead of dining out on Mother’s Day, make dinner for your mom at home. Pick out your mom’s favorite foods to make for dinner. Accompany the dinner with a heartfelt card, and you have a spectacular Mother’s Day gift. If you have siblings, you can get them to chip in for dinner as well to continue to keep cost down.

Keep it simple

Give your mom a gift card to her favorite restaurant for Mother’s Day. It will be something she uses if she frequents the restaurant and it will take the heat off of you for finding the perfect gift (and potentially spending too much money).

When it comes to Mother’s Day, don’t stress the small stuff. Spend time with your mother and cherish every moment of it. And, most importantly, don’t go into debt trying to find the perfect gift. Your mom wouldn’t be happy if you did that!

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Here’s How to Save Money on Mother’s Day Brunch at Home