A smiling woman with blonde hair and freckles, decorated with a daisies and colorful flower illustrations, posing for a selfie.

there’s room in the van

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I grew up on mountain road trips in a unicorn-decorated van, tagging along as my parents visited artists and practiced mindfulness in Unitarian retreats. Those beginnings shaped this space.

A Hippie Chick is a home for quiet reflections on nature, creativity, family, and thoughtful living—where everyday moments, honest stories, and gentle ideas bring us together.

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Unitarian Universalists in 2 Minutes.

Watch this 2-minute video about Unitarian Universalists. In several posts, I mentioned growing up as a UU. When talking about Unitarians, there is no single answer to their beliefs, but they are taking action to build a better world.

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Becoming a Possibilitarian

My brother and I were raised as Unitarian Universalists, which taught us to approach religion differently from, for example, my Christian friends. During our Unitarian Sunday School classes, we had a session called Build Your Own Theology.