Jackie SkrypnekFeb 2, 20183 minReturn On Investment(Do excuse me if this post seems dubiously tangential to the operation of Hereabouts B&B! In my mind these things are all related -...
Jackie SkrypnekDec 14, 20173 minThe Sun As AnchorChristmas is fast approaching and I think we can all agree that the experience goes beyond one of pure peace, love, and joy. There's...
Jackie SkrypnekOct 31, 20173 min3 Sisters, 1 RecipeWith summer well and truly behind us and fall swiftly morphing into winter, it's a good time to don a thick sweater and take stock of...
Jackie SkrypnekOct 2, 20174 minLet the Sun Shine InThe tiny house faces south; the main roof overhang manages the sun that enters the clerestory windows, while the two canopies manage sun...
Jackie SkrypnekJul 8, 20172 minFlower to FruitYear of the Rooster? Year of Trump? How about Year of the Flower? Here in southern Alberta, 2017 has seen the greatest showcase of floral...
Jackie SkrypnekMay 18, 20172 minSpring Yard ForaySpring has finally arrived in Alberta and, along with birdsong and bicycles, this means a whole lot of green. Green - a favourite colour...
Jackie SkrypnekApr 8, 20173 minTo Cook - To Create“Cooking gives you a chance to practice the esoteric art of manifestation - bringing something from the imagination into physical...
Jackie SkrypnekMar 2, 20173 minFull-Spectrum GardenThe First of March. That time of year when we feel we can almost glimpse spring ahead. And yet, if you've lived in Alberta long enough...
Jackie SkrypnekJan 21, 20173 minStart Where We AreINDIGENOUS: "produced, growing, living, or occurring naturally in a particular region or environment" "Someone who learns to use all...