Breakfast in a Box

Anyone like me with a mom or mother-in-law who has everything? And you could really use a gift idea where it's the thought that counts? I found this idea a few weeks ago while browsing the latest Martha Stewart magazine at the library. It sounded fabulous and I knew it was something that my mother-in-law would find sweet and clever (at least I hope she does :)

I didn't go all out and make granola. In fact, Tony doesn't even think his mom eats much cereal, so I hoped that a variety pack of flavored oatmeal would suffice and I am pretty sure that she loves Earl Gray tea.

Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture before I started bubble wrapping everything. So a written description will have to do until I can get my father-in-law to snap a photo for me. I found a pretty stoneware bowl and matching cup at Wal-mart, both with a painted fruit border along the rim. I wrapped five packets of oatmeal with sheer sage green ribbon (so pretty!) and placed it inside the bowl. I wrapped all twenty bags of the tea in packs of five with the same ribbon (going up instead of around) and placed one pack inside the cup. I found the most adorable bamboo serving tray probably 9x12 at Dollar Tree. The bowl and cup fit on it perfectly with little room to spare.

So there you go, if you live a ways from your mother or mother-in-law and aren't able to be with them on their special day, you can still treat her to breakfast...in a box!