A Modern Hippie Blog About Life, Family,
Creativity, and Outdoor Living
As a child, my family spent weeks driving through the Blue Ridge Mountains in our van with a rainbow unicorn. We visited artists from my parents' gallery and participated in mindful Unitarian retreats, all while camping surrounded by natural beauty. Life is more conventional now, and I kept my family’s open-minded beliefs.
A Hippie Chick is a lifestyle blog where I share posts on nature, creativity, family, and finding beauty in everyday moments.
The Beauty of Becoming
I poured my heart into raising my children, never realizing I’d quietly built a vision for their future—one that isn’t mine to shape. Letting go of our grown-up kids doesn’t happen all at once. We let go, not because we want to, but because we believe in the beauty of their becoming.
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.
Our Power, Our Planet. World Earth Day 2025
It's already World Earth Day 2025! There's so much happening in the world that it feels overwhelming. This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet."
Daylily 101 video. How to plant daylilies
Daylilies are super hardy and easy to care for, making them a great place to start if you are new to gardening. You may have some questions. So here is everything you need to know…
A Presentation to the Board of Directors of The Y: “Happy Valentines Day to the Y!”
Happy Valentine’s Day to The Y! I was asked to speak to the Board of Directors about positive experiences thanks to Angela's coaching and Carrie's instruction.
Neo-Hippies and Bohemians and Hippie Chicks, oh my!
From neo-hippies to bohemians to self-proclaimed Hippie Chicks, today’s free spirits are redefining what it means to live authentically, consciously, and creatively.
Peace, Love, and The Culture of Us
This video featuring Yo-Yo Ma beautifully communicates messages of peace, love, and beauty in diversity that resonate within modern hippie culture.
F-Society, A Hacktivist's Speech
In the four-season series, "Mr. Robot," Rami Malek plays Elliot Anderson, a cybersecurity expert who hacks personal information at night. He talks with his therapist in this clip. * Language warning