A blog about nature, family, creativity and community.

Welcome to A Hippie Chick! We are so glad you found your way here. This space was mindfully created to encourage connection, inspiration, and real human stories.

Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 5/27/26 Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 5/27/26

Celebrate World Otter Day With Me!

It’s World Otter Day! #WorldOtterDay Enjoy furry distractions that will brighten your day. You’re welcome.

Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 4/22/26 Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 4/22/26

From Our Backyard Creek to the Chattahoochee River-Earth Day 2026

Our backyard creek that led to the Chattahoochee River, and how that love of nature still shapes my life.

Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 9/16/25 Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 9/16/25

National Hummingbird Day

Honoring a fascinating bird that belongs to a group of pollinators that are critical to our environment.

Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 8/10/25 Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 8/10/25

Paddle, Hike, Cache, Repeat.

I‘m celebrating with Greg after canoeing 9 miles down the Etowah River. And we're still married!

Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 8/10/25 Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 8/10/25

Ten Surprising Facts About Living in Michigan

I moved from the Deep South to Michigan six years ago and was in for surprises.

Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 6/6/25 Stacy Jo | Hippie Chick 6/6/25

Our Power, Our Planet. World Earth Day 2025

It's already World Earth Day 2025! This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet."