Jennifer Garner is a mom who knows best — there is nothing better than an after-school snack! Jen picked up her very excited daughter Violet Affleck from school and kept the good times going! 

OK! HOT GALLERY: JENNIFER GARNER GLOWS FOR CHARITY

Jen and Violet strolled happily hand in hand in sunny Santa Monica, Calif., after Violet got out of school on Monday.

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OK! HOT GALLERY: JENNIFER GARNER GOES SHOPPING FOR SPRING WITH SERAPHINA

Violet enjoyed a bread roll and mom sipped on an icy beverage as they laughed and chatted their way down the street!