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She wiped your nose and let you raid her wardrobe. She even dished out for a down payment on your first digs. In short, moms are marvelous! Spoil yours this weekend with gifts, flowers and bear hugs galore.

Director Thomas Balmès tracks the lives of four babies on four different continents (Nambia, Tokyo, San Francisco and Mongolia) in the heart-warming documentary Babies. Mom will coo all day long. www.movietickets.com

You could attempt the icky sticky buns of your childhood, but tea and sweet treats at Nadège Patisserie is a lot less messy. The macaroons ($2 each, 12 for $20, peach, cassis, rose) are divine and so are all the tarts, colourful cakes, truffles and pastries (from $6.50). Nadège, 780 Queen St. W., Toronto, 416-368-2009, http://nadege-patisserie.com/

Three kids later and she still has a fabulous figure. Accentuate mom’s waist with a stylish belt ($100) from trendy Canadian label, Brave Leather. http://braveleather.com/

Mom will love this pebble grey wool blanket ($260) from local textile designer, Bev Hisey. And hey, if she doesn’t, you’ll just have to keep it. http://www.bevhisey.com/store.html

She lusts after your Jessica Jensen bag every time you get together, so why not surprise her with one of her own. Toting this woven box satchel ($958) in blush, sea foam, black or storm grey, she’ll be the chicest lady at lunch. At The Bay, Queen St., 176 Yonge St., Toronto, 416-861-9111, www.thebay.com