insights & explorations

Along the Way

a personal / lifestyle blog

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!

Sustaina-Mini: Food Waste Edition (Part 1: Taking Inventory)

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

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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Update to Sustaina-Mini: Shampoo Bar Edition

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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Update to Sustaina-Mini: Vegetable Garden Edition

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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Sustaina-Mini: Vegetable Garden Edition (with a Special Contribution from Kate)

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

May 25, 2022
3 min

Sustaina-Mini: Salad Dressing Edition

While today's post is all about salad dressing, it could have easily been about making your own soups or dips or sauces or granola bars...

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Sustaina-Mini: Restaurant/Take-Out Edition

Jessica McQuistin

Apr 13, 2022
3 min

Sustaina-Mini: Restaurant/Take-Out Edition

As much as I love spending time in the kitchen, taking a break from cooking (and the dishes!) and enjoying a meal that was lovingly...

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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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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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Sustaina-Minis, Re-Pair Edition: Adding a New R to the 3 (or 5 or 7) Rs of Waste Management

Jessica McQuistin

Nov 17, 2021
3 min

Sustaina-Minis, Re-Pair Edition: Adding a New R to the 3 (or 5 or 7) Rs of Waste Management

I'm a little teapot red and green Oddest thing you've ever seen My hat tells a tale of where I've been Lend an ear if you are keen Surely...

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Sustaina-Minis, Meatless Edition: Practical Strategies to Reduce Reliance on Meat

Jessica McQuistin

Nov 3, 2021
3 min

Sustaina-Minis, Meatless Edition: Practical Strategies to Reduce Reliance on Meat

Over the past few years, and especially the past few months, our family has made significant efforts to reduce our meat intake. This is...

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Sustaina-Minis, Period Edition: Menstrual Cups & Other Zero-Waste Period Products

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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Sustaina-Minis, Muffin Edition: Zero Waste Make-Ahead School Snacks

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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Sustaina-Minis, Habits Edition: Forming Flexible Habits

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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