An aerial view of a road with a white camper van parked on the side, grass and rocks on the surrounding area, with text overlay saying "Hop in, there's room in the van!" and the website ahippiechick.com.

Diary of A Hippie Chick

As kids, my brother and I rode through the mountains in a unicorn-decorated van during summer-long roadcations. We tagged 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 thoughtful blog posts about art, nature, mindfulness, sustainability, and family life with an open-minded view. If you’re into creative ideas, endless curiosity, and savoring the moment, you will feel at home here.

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I used to think peace came from slowing down, but lately, I think it’s more about noticing while we’re moving.

Hey, I’m Stacy Jo. Mom, artist, creekside wanderer, and the Chick behind the words. I share bite-sized posts about art, nature, mindfulness, the realities of family life—the beauty hiding in the ordinary. I’m so happy you’re here and hope you enjoy what you see. Feel free to leave a comment! Please explore the blog and discover something that resonates with you:

Flower Child
One World, Many Stories
The Soundtrack of Us

Creative Current
Thought Garden
Life, Unfiltere d

Mindful stories sprinkled with

Stacy Joyfully 9/9/25 Stacy Joyfully 9/9/25

Nine Inch Nails Live!

Greg and I are heading to the Nine Inch Nails (NIN) concert—I know it’s going to be a great night! I want to say thanks to my husband for buying the tickets. I’ve mentioned that we love going to concerts and live performances, and this one promises to be unforgettable.

Stacy Joyfully 8/13/25 Stacy Joyfully 8/13/25

Bring Back You: Building Strength, Rebuilding Self

Fitness can rebuild what's broken. It can make you feel powerful, help you love yourself, and affirm your worth. It can teach you self-care and how to offer yourself a gift when you most need it.

Stacy Joyfully 8/6/25 Stacy Joyfully 8/6/25

Living a Mindful and Intentional Life.

This post, which presents ten ideas, serves as my guide for living a mindful and intentional life. #5. Cherish your people is pictured. Shelly and I have been friends for a very long time, and we laugh a lot when we are together.

Stacy Joyfully 7/20/25 Stacy Joyfully 7/20/25

Tattoo #196: A Chance Encounter

A Stranger’s Request, A Personal Decision

Greg and I kept returning to the same thought: This was a human being, asking for time, for meaning, for presence. It wasn’t just about ink; it was about living by what we believe.

Stacy Joyfully 7/24/19 Stacy Joyfully 7/24/19

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.