Jessica McQuistin
Farewell (for Now) & My 2023 Word of the Year
Happy New Year! I realize it's way too late to be saying that but even though we're a few months in, this is my first post of 2023. I...
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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
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
Sustaina-Mini: Safety Razor Edition
Do you shave your legs? Or other body parts, for that matter? If not, kudos to you for choosing the most eco-friendly solution to body...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jul 20, 2022
- 3 min
Self-Awareness: Seeing the Signs, Words of Wisdom & (More) Song-spiration
Do you believe in signs from the universe? I'm not sure what to think about all that but I do find it helpful to keep my mind open to...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jul 6, 2022
- 2 min
Update to Sustaina-Mini: Vegetable Garden Edition
Was it only a month ago that I posted about our beloved backyard veggie garden? Well, what a difference a month makes! Here are two shots...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jun 22, 2022
- 5 min
Another Piece of My Story: A Moment of Ripeness
It's been a while since I've opened up and shared what's going on in my personal life, aside from salad-making and garden-growing, and...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
A Change in Blog Post Frequency & All the Wise Whys Behind It
You know when you just know that it's time to make a change? Well, after contemplating this one for a few months and letting it stew in...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Mar 21, 2022
- 2 min
Life as Art: A Reflection Prompt to Stimulate Self-Awareness & Imagination
Photo by Anastasiia Klimova on Unsplash If your life was a work of art, what form would it take? Would it be a watercolour painting? A...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Feb 2, 2022
- 4 min
Sustaina-Mini: Morning Routine Edition
It's been a while since I've posted a sustaina-mini! Today I'd like to share with you my typical "getting ready" morning routine. To keep...
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Aaron Prasad
- Jan 25, 2022
- 6 min
A Candid Conversation with Jessica, Creator of "Along the Way"
(Guest Post by Aaron Prasad) In an internet world full of cat memes, controversies, and generally distracting chaos, this has been one...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jan 19, 2022
- 2 min
Bright Moments of Novelty in Dull Times
As I write, Covid restrictions continue and life is feeling rather...blah. Yet, amid these dull days, I have experienced moments of...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Dec 15, 2021
- 6 min
My Group Coaching Experience with Amy
I've recently had the pleasure of participating in a 6-week group coaching program with Amy Ballantyne called the "Me First Method". The...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
Self-Care Is Not a Transaction (& Other Reminders)
Sometimes I need to remind myself that self-care is not a transaction. I am not a machine that produces a specific output based on a...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Nov 10, 2021
- 4 min
Darker Fall Reflections: Follow Your "Noes"
In this post, we'll explore three different types of "noes", but first, to set the scene... This time of year (November in Ontario,...
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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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