Whether you’re looking for the ultimate Mother’s Day icebreakers to survive the annual brunch or just need fresh family conversation starters to keep things from getting awkward, these “This or That” questions are the perfect way to celebrate Mom without the usual sibling rivalry.

Brunch Basics (1-6)

Because let’s face it, the real reason we’re all here is the caffeine and the carbs.

Mimosa or Bloody Mary

Avocado Toast or Eggs Benedict

Hot Coffee or Iced Latte

Pancakes or Waffles

Buffet Style or Ordered Off a Menu

Fresh Squeezed OJ or Sparking Cider

Mom Life Realities (7–12)

A few questions to see if you actually remember what she deals with on a daily basis.

Sleeping In or Breakfast in Bed

Peace and Quiet or Loud Family Chaos

Designer Handbag or A Giant Tote Full of Snacks

Paper Planner or Digital Calendar

Group Text or A 20-Minute Phone Call

Reality TV or A True Crime Podcast

Gift Giving Dilemmas (13–18)

Deciding what Mom actually wants vs. what she’ll say she likes while making “the face.”

Luxury Spa Day or A Weekend Camping Trip

Handmade Card or Store Bought Hallmark

Box of Chocolates or A Floral Bouquet

Scented Candle or Fuzzy Slippers

Jewelry or High-Tech Kitchen Gadget

Framed Photo or A Digital Photo Album

Family Dynamics (19–24)

Testing the waters to see who is actually the favorite child (we all know it’s the dog).

Looking at Old Photo Albums or Watching Home Movies

Board Games or A Family Walk

Matching Outfits or “Come As You Are”

Mom Does the Cooking or Kids Take Over the Kitchen

Everyone Stays Over or Everyone Leaves by 4 PM

“Ask Your Dad” or “Ask Your Mom”

Relax & Unwind (25–30)

Because after this brunch, Mom is going to need a serious nap.

Beach Vacation or Mountain Cabin

Reading a Book or Watching a Movie

Gardening or Online Shopping Early Bird or Night Owl

Personal Chef for a Day or Professional House Cleaner

Solo Walk or Shopping with a Friend

Childhood Throwbacks (31–36)

Let’s take a trip down memory lane, hopefully without tripping over any leftover Legos.

Bedtime Stories or Lullabies

Disney Classics or Modern Cartoons

Homemade Halloween Costumes or Store-Bought

Lunchbox Notes or An Extra Snack

Backyard Sprinklers or Public Pool

Finger Painting or Coloring Books

Kitchen Confessions (37–42)

Where the secret ingredient is usually “I’m tired” and the Tupperware lids never match.

Secret Family Recipe or Viral TikTok Recipe

Licking the Whisk or Being the Taste Tester

Sunday Roast or Taco Tuesday

Cleaning as You Go or A Mountain of Dishes at the End

Fresh Herbs or The Spice Rack from 2012

Matching Plates or “Everyone Grab a Mug”

Tech & Trends (43–48)

Watching Mom navigate a software update is the free entertainment we all deserve.

Facebook or Instagram

Voice Notes or A Three-Paragraph Text

One Group Photo or 50 Burst Selfies

Netflix Binge or A True Crime Documentary

Paper Map or Confusing GPS Instructions

E-Reader or The Smell of a Real Book

Escape Plans (49–54)

Because Mom definitely needs a vacation from the people she is currently eating brunch with.

Tropical Island or European City Tour Packing

Two Weeks Early or Morning Of

Window Seat or Aisle Seat

Tourist Hotspots or Hidden Gems

Room Service or Local Street Food

All-Inclusive Resort or Rugged Road Trip

The Mom-isms (55–60)

The classic phrases that have been echoing through the house since the dawn of time.

“Because I Said So” or “Ask Your Father”

“I’m Not Mad, I’m Disappointed” or “Wait Until We Get Home”

Clean Your Room or Do the Laundry

“Wear a Jacket” or “Eat Your Vegetables”

Early Bird Special or Fashionably Late

“We Have Food at Home” or “Let’s Get Drive-Thru”

 

Let us know in the comment’s which one’s were your favorite. Don’t forget to check out our Scavenge Hunt.