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.
Being Authentic, Journeys In Motherhood

Dear Mama

Minimarie D. Hardy

Dear Mama, Our relationship has been extra special because I'm your only daughter. We've shared a bond deeper than just mother and daughter, and dare I say it we're at times close as friends. I've grown in a deeper understanding of some of the things you did in raising my brothers and I in doing… Continue reading Dear Mama

Journeys In Motherhood, Mom Motivation And Empowerment

What Do Single Moms Do On Mother’s Day?

Minimarie D. Hardy

As I approached Mother's Day, I felt a surge of mixed emotions, yet I chose to face the day with courage and an open heart, letting go of expectations and embracing the unknown. I pondered a profound question, one that celebrated the resilience of single moms I've known, my own mother, and my own journey… Continue reading What Do Single Moms Do On Mother’s Day?

Self Care, The Balancing Act

Relax Mom: The Premission To Unwind

Minimarie D. Hardy

I would like to say that I'm a pretty chill mom, but I've had those moments where I struggled to unwind from the day. My mind seemed to race to the next household tasks at hand, tackling homework, figuring out dinner, what was left from work to complete with assignments, attempting to navigate missed calls,… Continue reading Relax Mom: The Premission To Unwind

Mom Motivation And Empowerment, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

No More Crying Over Spilled Milk : God Restores

Minimarie D. Hardy

Most of us as parents can relate to various scenarios where our children freaked out in emotion from a simple spill of a drink, thinking they've lost something that was actually staring them right in their faces, needing comfort from being let down by someone they cared for, or thinking it was the end of… Continue reading No More Crying Over Spilled Milk : God Restores

Journeys In Motherhood, Mom Motivation And Empowerment

You’re A Good Mom

Minimarie D. Hardy

The "perfect mother have you seen her? Have you met her? I use to search for her desperately inside of me until I let go of the notion in owing my personal motherhood journey. I let go of the idea of being the perfect mom. I dropped the notion of feeling like the bad mom… Continue reading You’re A Good Mom

Journeys In Motherhood, Mom Motivation And Empowerment, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

I Won’t Complain

Minimarie D. Hardy

Every homeowner knows that following the joy of closing on your new beautiful home awaits the biggest responsibility of home repairs and maintenance. I had three major repairs that hit spontaneously in one week of our home of nearly eight years, and I learned a major lesson in gratitude during my series of weekly repairs… Continue reading I Won’t Complain