It’s not too early to plan for Mother’s Day, especially if a family meal is involved. A special homemade meal is one of the best ways to honor someone special such as moms, grandmas, aunts or special family friends.It doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you are going to prepare a surprise breakfast or a larger meal, planning can help reduce the stress and work involved.Make your to-do list now and start collecting recipes.To try a healthier spin on your family’s traditional recipes, follow the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension tips to reduce the fat:Replace whole milk in recipes with low-fat or nonfat milk.Replace cream in recipes with evaporated milk.Use smaller amounts of full-fat cheese, such as cheddar, or use lower-fat cheese, such as part skim mozzarella.Decrease the amount of fat in recipes, but do not decrease fat if the recipe has already been reduced in fat.Start by decreasing the fat by 1/4.