Stories, ideas, and everyday magic
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 questions and colorful ideas, you belong here ♡.
Kale Chips are Gross
Tommy Ryman is not alone in stating, "Healthy is Gross." My childhood was filled with veggie chips, trail mix, carob, and yogurt with carrots and celery for snacks. Pop tarts and soft drinks never crossed the threshold.
When Bing Sent Me an Envo-Gram
My dad, Bing, wrote me a heartfelt letter just after I started college at Auburn. An Envo-Gram is an entertaining way he used to communicate because his handwriting is so hard to read.
“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.
The 32nd Collective & Top 10 List To Share
From Minnesota to my garden, discover The 32nd Collective and more Hippie Chick favorites. Websites about sustainability in self-care, fashion, cruelty-free beauty, travel, and art.
A Father's Day Envo-Gram for Bing
Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for teaching me to seek beauty in life, from noticing the details in a piece of artwork to the pride in my students’ faces.