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.
Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Where Did This Come From?: Decluttering The Mind To Grow In The Spirit

Minimarie D. Hardy

I called myself decluttering around the house to prepare for the new season. I didn't realize that we've accumulated so much junk! I was taking back in seeing in excess so much stuff that was not needed, and there were a few things that didn't belong to anyone in the house. We seemed to just… Continue reading Where Did This Come From?: Decluttering The Mind To Grow In The Spirit

Being Authentic, Journeys In Motherhood

Mom’s Day Out!: What Do I Do?

Minimarie D. Hardy

Motherhood can be pretty tricky for moms in carving some much needed alone time that has nothing to do with prepping and cleaning from the usual norm. I was in desperate need of some alone time after sharing myself with four busy kiddos, and as being a teacher of active middle school students. I found… Continue reading Mom’s Day Out!: What Do I Do?

Journeys In Motherhood, The Little Things That Count

Let Him Grow : Allowing Your Baby Boy To Grow Into A Young Man

Minimarie D. Hardy

There comes a point when every mother witnesses the transition of her once baby boy growing into his own in transitioning into manhood. There are some transitions in between the season of the big "M" word of manhood that mothers along with their sons try their best to adjust to in allowing their sons to… Continue reading Let Him Grow : Allowing Your Baby Boy To Grow Into A Young Man

Being Authentic, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Who Can I Run To?

Minimarie D. Hardy

There was an old school song from the 90's that I would hear my mother play on the radio sung passionately by the R&B group Xscape entitled, "Who Can I Run To?" The song along with it's interpretation within it's lyrics were in reference to love. The question can also be applied in using discernment,… Continue reading Who Can I Run To?

Being Authentic, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Through Switch Ups & Shake Ups: You’re Covered

Minimarie D. Hardy

I recently went through a roller coaster season of extreme highs and the lowest of the blows. Roller coaster seasons are emotionally draining because there are so many switch ups and shake ups that you're trying to take in during a short period of time. It's in those unpredictable seasons that we must strengthen our… Continue reading Through Switch Ups & Shake Ups: You’re Covered

Family Matters, Journeys In Motherhood

Mama Bear : The Nuturing Child

Minimarie D. Hardy

There are some children that have a deeper level of care, compassion, and concern towards others. I have four children that display care towards their fellow siblings, but my daughter Paige has genuine attentiveness towards others. She is truly a "Mama Bear" with a nuturing spirit. She shares her naturally nuturing care to her friends,… Continue reading Mama Bear : The Nuturing Child