About Us

Posted Thu, 08/21/2008 - 11:26 by tmedlen

Welcome to Mommie911!

girlfriends We have launched this site and blog series to help moms everywhere to be the best moms they can be by providing the tools, resources and articles to help keep your sanity, happiness and family intact while juggling 500 things at one time. This site is created by moms and is for moms.
We believe moms never have enough time and we want to help. We want to provide relevant information that is easy to find and quick to read with resources you can go to if you need more information. We also offer One Minute News so that time starved moms can stay well-informed. Because lets be honest - moms often have a hard time getting a minute alone - even to go to the bathroom.

Mommie911 will present original and unique featured content each month. A great series, called SuperHero Moms Spotlight, will Spotlight stories about moms that show us how we, as everyday moms, are truly exceptional and really are SuperHeroes.
We have outstanding experts helping at Mommie911 to create a site that will be a reliable resource you can come to when you need help, ideas, and information. Our independent experts work with us because helping families and women is important to them and they are committed to being a resource for women and children.

Mommie911 will also feature guest writers, bloggers and guest interviews every month that will share information, tips and ideas on how to keep your kids safe, how to be healthy, eat right, keep your sanity and relationship in tact, ideas to keep your kids entertained and recommendations on women’s and children’s issues.

Check out Causes We Support-click here.


We also have partnered with our sister site www.ziggityzoom.com to bring you the Ziggits Awards.

Check out the Winners of the Ziggits Awards for Best Toys, Best Books, Best Products and WebsitesTo be announced December 20, 2008.

Protect Ears of Children from Noise to Safeguard Hearing

Most parents don't give it a second thought. Loud noises seem to be a part of life, right? Football games, parades, concerts, fireworks ... all part of childhood. But what most people don't realize is that even the loud noise at a football stadium can reach 100 to 130 decibels. Just 15 minutes of 100 decibel noise is unsafe and can damage a child's hearing. Hearing loss from exposure to loud noises is cumulative and irreversible.

Because a child's ear is smaller, the noise is even greater than it is for an adult. Few children wear any protective gear for their ears at events that can damage these tender ears. But there are low-cost headphones that are called "muffs' that you can buy for children for such events. For only $20 or $30 you can purchase lightweight, foam-filled ear cups for toddlers and young children. For babies, Baby Banz sells earmuffs for 6 month and older.

Importance of Vitamin D in Crohns Disease & Auto-Immune Diseases

A recent study reported in the Journal of Biological Chemistry suggests that Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to Crohns Disease.

John White, an endocrinologist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, led a team of scientists from McGill University and the Université de Montréal who presented their findings in the journal just weeks ago. Dr. White notes that this is the first finding relating Vitamin D deficiency with Crohns. He also explains that people from northern countries, which receive less sunlight required for the formation of Vitamin D by the body, are more prone to developing Crohns disease.

This is extremely important information to anyone with Crohns or any other auto-immune disease, especially since Vitamin D is readily available through sunshine and supplements.

Please read the entire article from Science Daily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100127104904.htm

Tangy Lemon Pepper Shrimp with Broccoli

Looking for a quick, nutritious and easy meal? This is a healthy recipe to make when you are short on time. Yummy shrimp and broccoli combined in an easy recipe the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

1 (12 oz) package SeaPak® Shrimp Scampi - Butter and Garlic, frozen

1/2 lb angel hair pasta, dry

1 package (10 oz) broccoli (no sauce), frozen

1 teaspoon lemon pepper

2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/2 cup dry white wine

Directions

COOK pasta according to package directions, until al dente.

HEAT large sauté skillet on medium for 1 minute. Add frozen shrimp to pan and sauté 5 minutes.

DEFROST broccoli in microwave according to package directions. Drain broccoli and add to skillet with shrimp.

WHISK lemon pepper, Dijon mustard and wine in a small bowl. Pour mixture over shrimp and broccoli. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients. Simmer for additional 3 to 4 minutes (or until shrimp are fully cooked) stirring frequently.

EVERYONE Needs to Know The Difference Loving A Baby Makes!

Part 1

“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it” ~Frank A. Clark

I just read a new research study and cannot wait to share it with EVERYONE! It is thrilling to me every time we have additional scientific research demonstrating how important love and nurturing is to the brain….. and how important those early months after birth are!

Sante Fe Shrimp Salad for a Great Lenten Meal

This is a great recipe for a shrimp salad Sante Fe style. It’s perfect for any time of the year but for Lent it can’t be beat. Simple to make.
Ingredients

1 package (12 oz) Seapak® Shrimp Scampi – Butter and Garlic, frozen1/2 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 can corn

2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1 medium tomato, diced

1 head of lettuce, chopped

corn chips (optional)

salsa and ranch dressing, as desired
Directions

PREPARE shrimp according to package directions.

LIFT shrimp from butter sauce (discard butter sauce if desired) and transfer shrimp to a large bowl.

ADD beans, corn, tomato and cilantro.

STIR to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.

ARRANGE shrimp mixture on lettuce and garnish with corn chips.

SERVE with salsa and ranch dressing (optional). Use extra garlic butter from shrimp to make garlic toast, if desired.

The Gift Of Love That Keeps On Giving

I like to think I give the most unique and thoughtful gifts ever. You know, gifts that are so unique and special that the only word I imagine hearing uttered through the crunch of crumpled wrapping paper is, ‘Ohhh!’ … So I like to think.

What’s so unrealistic about finding a gift that awes someone senseless?

We peruse a billion websites, cruise all the local shopping centers, stroll the malls, and hold our purses like the prized pigskin on Super Bowl Sunday as we carefully inch our way through cramped aisles overflowing with breakable giftware at specialty shops. We do all this with the hope of finding the pe rfect gift … without breaking a gazillion dollar bobble along the way!

I wonder, if the recipient is close enough to us that we are willing to spend this time, effort and money on them, why is it so difficult? We should be able to quickly, pleasurably and successfully shop for the perfect gift every time.