Author: Minimarie D. Hardy

Minimarie Doe Hardy is a versatile professional, with a strong background in writing, faith based facilitating through ministry and community outreach, speaking, and in education as a teacher. "Mini" is true to her southern roots in its culture, hospitality, and cuisine. She places great importance on family and community, and takes pleasure in hosting, cooking, and volunteering for various causes. Minimarie earned a B.A. in Mass Communication and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education.
Family Learning, Family Matters, Mom Motivation And Empowerment

6 Simple Ways To Encourage Home Literacy As A Family

Minimarie D. Hardy

I love books! Books were a great escape for me as child to explore the world around me. I wanted to afford my children the opportunity to have that same passion for reading here at home. My mother instilled in my siblings and I the importance of reading, but as a former homeschooling mom and… Continue reading 6 Simple Ways To Encourage Home Literacy As A Family

Family Matters, Fatherhood

Give Dads Credit : Let’s Not Neglect Father’s Day

Minimarie D. Hardy

Most of us can agree that there's a night and day difference between Mother's Day and Father's Day on a huge scale in reverence. There's a subtleness of walking on eggshells of what's appropriate to say or not to say unlike Mother's Day to not offend anyone, bring up bad memories, or to give credit… Continue reading Give Dads Credit : Let’s Not Neglect Father’s Day

Family Matters, Family Road Trip, The Little Things That Count

Close Connections: Adult Sibling Relationships

Minimarie D. Hardy

I can't visit the city of Atlanta without my daughters wanting to visit their Uncle Bryce's home to connect with their cousins. I find joy in seeing how genuinely close our children are despite the distance we share in living in two different cities. I found a new sense of gratitude on one of my… Continue reading Close Connections: Adult Sibling Relationships

Family Management, Journeys In Motherhood

6 Tips To Limit Screen Time As A Family In Becoming More Engaged

Minimarie D. Hardy

I noticed my family's excessive reliance on electronic devices and decided it was time to limit our screen time. As a mother, I want my children to be more aware of their surroundings, engage with others, and appreciate the physical world. I believe all of us can benefit from taking a screen break that will… Continue reading 6 Tips To Limit Screen Time As A Family In Becoming More Engaged

Mom Motivation And Empowerment, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

The Lord Will Fight For You

Minimarie D. Hardy

I can remember an old childhood saying, "Handle my lightweight" in playing teasing neighborhood games. It didn't take long for the years leading up to adulthood to sink in where I encountered real battles to fight, and I couldn't use my own strength in fighting the battles that faced me alone. The Lord can handle… Continue reading The Lord Will Fight For You

Journeys In Motherhood, The Little Things That Count

Allowing Our Children To Help Isn’t An Inconvenience

Minimarie D. Hardy

Every perfectionist or do it all by themselves mom will admit that we occasionally have a cringe moment when our children attempt to jump in to lend a helping hand. It's not like we don't want our children to help out, but our stubbornness in having things specifically our way can sometimes get the best… Continue reading Allowing Our Children To Help Isn’t An Inconvenience