A Free-Spirited Chick’s Take on Today

Hop In! There’s room in the van

As kids, my brother and I rode through the mountains in a unicorn-decorated van, tagging along while our parents visited artists from their gallery and practiced mindfulness at Unitarian retreats. I didn’t know it then, but those adventures were quietly shaping how I see the world.
Now, I share little bites of blog bliss about art, nature, mindfulness, sustainability, and family life, all with an open mind. If you like curious thoughts and colorful ideas, you belong here.

I’m Stacy Jo, the heart behind A Hippie Chick.

I write about art, nature, mindfulness, sustainability, music, and family life, and quiet joys that make us human. With an open mind and a curious spirit, I share quick reads meant to inspire and spark connection.

A collage of three images: a close-up of a yellow and orange flower, a sketch of a child with closed eyes, and Stacy Jo, A Hippie Chick, smiling outdoors.

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“I Like Myself” by Karen Beaumont

This little girl knows what matters. At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyful text and David Catrow's vibrant illustrations encourage kids to appreciate everything about themselves, inside and out.