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!

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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Another Piece of My Story: A Moment of Ripeness

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

May 11, 2022
2 min

Mindful Moments: Everyday Landmarks

Have you ever noticed how many little beginnings and endings punctuate a single day? Starts and stops. Ons and offs. Arrivals and...

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Becoming Aware of the "Busyness Hangover"

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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A Change in Blog Post Frequency & All the Wise Whys Behind It

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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A Candid Conversation with Jessica, Creator of "Along the Way"

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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Darker Fall Reflections: Follow Your "Noes"

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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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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Self-Awareness, Song-spiration & Building Structure for Self-Care

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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Q&A with Aaron: Embracing Plant-Based, From Vegan to Reducetarian (Part 2)

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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Q&A with Aaron: Embracing Plant-Based, From Vegan to Reducetarian (Part 1)

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

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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Writing From the Rut: Snippets of Self-Care

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

May 26, 2021
3 min

The Roots of My Sustainability Journey

Where did my sustainability journey begin? This is a tricky question to answer. I could say that my family and I have been making...

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