A blog about nature, family, creativity and community.

I’m Stacy Jo

Artist. Writer. Explorer . Wife & Mom.
Sharing stories, creativity, nature, music, and the people who remind us we're more alike than different.

The chick behind the words.

Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 🐥 7/17/26 Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 🐥 7/17/26

Seventeen Years Later: Remembering Brett

This photo shows my brother Brett and me at his college graduation. He was killed by a drunk driver when he was 37.

Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 🐥 6/30/26 Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 🐥 6/30/26

National Mural Day with my Kids Using the Large Format for Artistic Expression

My boys are really into their painting and chalk drawings. I’m still learning to work on bigger projects, but I’m giving it a try.

Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 🐥 6/23/26 Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 🐥 6/23/26

#GivingTuesday. My Top 3 Non-Profit Organizations.

I’m excited to share my short list of three favorite nonprofit organizations with you this #GivingTuesday! These groups are close to my heart, and I believe they do wonderful work.

Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 🐥 6/22/26 Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 🐥 6/22/26

#MusicMonday "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash

For #MusicMonday, I'm excited to share "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash! This song was suggested by Dave Farrell, whose family, I believe, I have known forever. A perfect song for A Hippie Chick blog.