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
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
Off the Hook for the Holidays
This week, I'm letting myself off the hook. I don't know about you but I've been struggling to get through my to-do lists and have...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
A Moment of Self-Awareness: "Will You Please Be My Mom?"
One random day, a couple of years ago, I posted this picture of a mini-pizza person on Facebook. A comment from one of my kids' friends'...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
Sustaina-Mini: Food Waste Edition (Part 1: Taking Inventory)
Is there anything worse than throwing out food that you left your house for, specifically selected, spent money on, (possibly even...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Sep 28, 2022
- 3 min
A Smattering of Small Poems
Should works of poetry stand alone? Does additional information (say, an introductory blurb) enrich or spoil the reader's experience?...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Sep 14, 2022
- 5 min
Our (First Ever) Family Fitness Challenge
Today I want to share a family win with you. It would be easier and more natural for me to list off all the things we could do better as...
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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
- Aug 17, 2022
- 2 min
Update to Sustaina-Mini: Shampoo Bar Edition
A few months ago, I posted about shampoo bars - a great little invention that helps reduce plastic waste and the amount of water (in...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
Song-Doodling (Novelty & Privacy in the Creative Process)
I have a million little ideas percolating right now...Ok maybe more like five to seven...Definitely more than two. I'd be able to...
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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
- Jun 8, 2022
- 3 min
Sustaina-Mini: Vegetable Garden Edition (with a Special Contribution from Kate)
Getting back into the garden to weed and plant seeds is a much-anticipated spring tradition for a lot of people. But for our family, this...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Apr 27, 2022
- 4 min
Becoming Aware of the "Busyness Hangover"
Have you ever heard of a busyness hangover? This term has popped into my mind a few times lately and has brought me some comfort, as it's...
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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 16, 2022
- 4 min
A Self-Awareness Exercise: Identifying Chicken-or-Egg Dilemmas in Daily Life
Photo by Muhammad Syafi Al - adam on Unsplash As someone who lives with anxiety, I am often trying to identify my anxiety triggers so...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Mar 9, 2022
- 4 min
The Bittersweet Bliss of Falling in Love With a Seasonal Sport (Cross-Country Skiing)
Do you see beauty in heartbreak? I am beginning to see loss as a revelatory force, opening our eyes to the depths of passion that lay...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Mar 2, 2022
- 2 min
Inner Urges and Safe Outlets for Expression
Are you good at half-assing things? This skill has eluded me for as long as I can recall. Speaking of which, what's the opposite of the...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Feb 23, 2022
- 2 min
Caring for Others and for Oneself: Catching the Overflow
How long does it take you to paint your toenails? Fifteen minutes? An hour? How about several months? Back in December I wanted to paint...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
Sustaina-Mini: Shampoo Bar Edition
In a recent sustaina-mini post, I shared my typical morning routine, which does not include washing my hair (something I do about every...
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