Jessica McQuistin
Raising Eco-Conscious Kids (Without Depriving Them of a Childhood)
Parenting is such a mysterious exercise. I often wonder what life lessons my children are absorbing and which just roll off their backs...
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insights & explorations
Along the Way
a personal / lifestyle blog
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Self-Care, Sustainability, Mindfulness & Motherhood
ABOUT JESSICA
Hi! I'm Jessica, a creative, contemplative soul, eco-conscious nature-lover, wellness enthusiast, book/podcast worm, home cook, and mom of two. When I'm not blogging, you're most likely to find me in the kitchen, making a fresh batch of granola bars, or on a trail, exploring with my curious kiddos. I also love spending time in solitude, with a good book or my journal. If you're new here, be sure to check out my Welcome post!
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Jessica McQuistin
- Oct 13, 2021
- 6 min
Self-Awareness, Song-spiration & Building Structure for Self-Care
Want to play a game? It's like name-that-tune but with lyrics instead. I'll go first. I want to wake up and know where I'm going. Do you...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Oct 6, 2021
- 5 min
Lentil Shepherd's Pie with a Rustic Cauli-Potato Mash
JUMP TO RECIPE If you read my blog or know me IRL, you’ve most likely noticed that I love to be in the kitchen, experimenting with food!...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Sep 29, 2021
- 7 min
Q&A with Aaron: Embracing Plant-Based, From Vegan to Reducetarian (Part 2)
If you haven't already, start with Part 1 of this interview. There was just too much goodness to squeeze into one post! Disclaimer: The...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Sep 22, 2021
- 6 min
Q&A with Aaron: Embracing Plant-Based, From Vegan to Reducetarian (Part 1)
Disclaimer: The ideas in this post are not meant to be taken as health advice, as neither Aaron or I are qualified to offer that. These...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Sep 15, 2021
- 3 min
Sustaina-Minis, Period Edition: Menstrual Cups & Other Zero-Waste Period Products
I've never been one to talk openly about my period, but here I am posting all about it for everyone to see! (Yikes!) I also tend not to...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Sep 8, 2021
- 3 min
An Unforgettable First Day of School
What are you going to do when your kids start school? This is the question that's been bouncing around in between my ears for the last...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Sep 1, 2021
- 3 min
Summer Family Fun: Camping at Grundy Lake
As summer's final days are slipping by, I'm feeling incredibly grateful for the amazing family memories that were made, especially the...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 min
The Struggle (to Switch Gears) Is Real
Are you good at switching tasks? One of the things blogging has taught me about myself is that I do not like to stop writing once I get...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
Sustaina-Minis, Muffin Edition: Zero Waste Make-Ahead School Snacks
One of the areas I tend to focus on when it comes to the "zero waste" (or more realistically, reduced-waste) lifestyle, is food. I'm...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Aug 11, 2021
- 2 min
A Parenting Strategy That Gets Everyone Involved: Weekend Wishes
I'm certainly no parenting expert but when things do go well, I try to notice. When they go well several times in a row, I try to...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Aug 4, 2021
- 4 min
Writing From the Rut: Snippets of Self-Care
Why is it so hard sometimes to just do the things that I know make me feel good? The more I need them, the further they seem from my...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
Sustaina-Minis, Habits Edition: Forming Flexible Habits
The term sustainability can stand in for "environmental sustainability" and in most of my posts, that's how I'll use it. However, today I...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
Waiting Mindfully or Mindlessly?
The other day, I was waiting to cross the street at a busy intersection. It was raining. Thankfully, I had an umbrella and was in a...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
Setting Intentions for Self-Care: Journalling, Poetry & Yoga
Today's post is a bit of poetry inspired by a recent outdoor yoga class at The Branches (formerly Queen Street Yoga). As I settled in...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jul 7, 2021
- 2 min
Sustaina-Minis, Kitchen Edition: 6 Sustainability Tips for an Eco-Friendlier Kitchen
In keeping with my "summer shorts" theme described in last week's post, I have a few quick eco tips for you, coming straight from my...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jun 30, 2021
- 4 min
My Blog-At-Home-Mom Summer Sanity Strategies
Happy summer everyone! I guess our summer technically started about 10 days ago but for me, the end of the school year feels like the...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jun 23, 2021
- 7 min
Big Picture Self-Care: Sharing a Piece of My Story
Acts of self-care come in all sizes. Today I want to share part of my story that relates to the bigger picture aspect of self-care. When...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jun 16, 2021
- 3 min
The Gift of Presence in Parenting
When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there? Thich Nhat Hanh I first...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jun 9, 2021
- 5 min
6 Starting Points for Sustainability
Are you interested in reducing your environmental footprint but not sure where to begin? That's where I was last spring. I still feel...
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