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Plain Vanilla Mom

Non-Candy Easter Egg Fillers Your Kids Will Really Love

in Easter on 13/03/16

Trust me, I’ve got nothing again Easter candy. Um, hello cadbury mini-eggs anyone? I don’t mind the kids having a few M&Ms, but we like to have a big ol’ Easter egg hunt with lots of eggs , and the thought of filling all those eggs with candy makes me cringe. I’ve done the whole put one or two M&Ms in… View Post

Glitter Water Blob Sensory Bags for Fun & Learning

in creative play, learning, sensory play, water play on 10/03/16

Glitter, food coloring & water in a ziplock freezer bag. Pretty basic. (Affiliate links provided for your convenience. Full disclosure policy here) You know what? I debated about posting this activity because in the end, these bags didn’t last all that long. They are definitely a one time use kind of thing.  More of what I like to think of as a… View Post

Easter Basket Fillers | Big Kid Edition

in Easter, holidays on 29/02/16

  This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. See full disclosure here. Easter is less than a month away. 1 month. Time to get crackin’ people! (Did you catch that pun?) I don’t know about you, but I love finding fun things to fill our kiddos’ Easter baskets. Today I’m sharing a few fun finds for the big kids. Truthfully my… View Post

Hitting the Reset Button

in family, parenting on 24/02/16

Life is all about balance right? And every once in a while something can fall out of balance and set an otherwise even keeled Mom into a tailspin. At least that’s what happens around here from time to time. Well it’s vacation week, and for us the thorn in my side has been screen time. We are usually pretty good… View Post

For the Love of Starbucks (DIY Marshmallow Stir Sticks)

in family, recipes, reviews on 21/02/16

 This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review.” To say we are Starbucks fanatics in this house might be a slight understatement. My three year old has been known to request Starbucks (or “tar-books” if you ask him) by name on more than… View Post

Celebrate This!

in holidays, home, reviews on 17/12/15

This post was sponsored by Libbey as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Isn’t it funny how every year seems to have its rhythm? Some years are bigger than others. Some years happier, some more sad. In wrapping up 2015 it seems we have lots and lots to celebrate and… View Post

Vtech InnoTab Max Review

in giving, kiddos, reviews on 27/11/15

Our family was provided with a Innotab Max from Vtech in order to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. I’m gonna be honest. My four year old loves his screen time. I think when used wisely screen time can really be a good thing (for example when mommy desperately needs a shower). Heehee. Kidding… View Post

Aromatherapy Bags Gift Idea & Coupon Code

in giving, holidays, shopping on 20/11/15

I had a chance to connect with a old friend this summer that is doing something rather cool so in support of her and her self-made small business, Sacred Space Aromatherapy Gifts,  I thought I would share it with you. In the interest of full disclosure I am not being compensated for this post in any way, (ie. this is NOT a sponsored… View Post

Popcorn & Peanuts (The Movie)

in Halloween, recipes on 27/10/15

I can’t believe Halloween is finally upon us! Are you ready? I think we are. We have been up to our ears in Halloween festivities and traditions for the last week or better. We’ve visited the pumpkin patch, picked out costumes, and watched The Great Pumpkin more than a handful of times. Something about the Charlie Brown and the holidays… View Post

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Welcome! I'm Jen, just your average well caffeinated, camera wielding, multitasking, plain vanilla mom to three boys. I love photography & am addicted to Instagram (oh & Starbucks). So, grab a cup of coffee and take a minute to peruse the pages here. I look forward to getting to know you better! Read More…

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