MollyMumofTwo's Blog

There was a special celebration for a couple in Washington D.C who welcomed their twin babies Lorraine and Brandon into the world in 2013 and 2014. These two little bundles of joy arrived into the world three minutes apart which actually meant that they were officially born in two different years. Mother, Yaleni Begazo, 39, gave birth to her daughter Lorraine at 11:58 on Dec. 31, 2013 who weighed...

Samsung have released the largest TV set in the world - it is 102 inches wide and 70 inches tall and is bigger than a king-sized bed. On sale in China, the Middle East and Europe, the TV achieves an incredibly precise picture and has been compared to looking through a window. If you're looking to place an order, this TV will cost you about £100,000 (approximately €120,000). So if you have a...

Every now and again a story appears that really makes you appreciate all the good there is in the world. When mum-of-four Brenda Schmitz found out she had terminal cancer in 2011, one of the last things she did was write a letter to a local radio station asking for three wishes to be granted for her family. She put this letter into the care of a close friend and asked her to send it to the station...

A sweet and loving father has published a series of goodbye photos dedicated to his late wife, who died of cancer in 2011. The photos feature Ben Nunery and his daughter Olivia recreating Ben and Ali Nunery's wedding shoot. The two were married in 2009 and having just moved into their new home, they decided to take their wedding pictures in the house they planned to spend their lives in...

There are very few things that are sweeter than watching your child on stage during their school Christmas play. H owever, when you're five-year-old Claire Koch's parents, you have even more of a reason to gush. The little girl’s parents are both deaf, so she signed the entire Christmas recital so that mum and dad could enjoy it properly. Claire’s mum Lori, who uploaded the clip to...

According to John Lawlor, chief executive of Scouting Ireland, schools can learn a few things from the scouts. Lawlor believes that schools are stuck in a Victorian time, where a good class is a quiet class, and claims that scouting offers a model for Irish education in the 21 st century . In the scouts, kids learn to work in teams, solve problems and support each other and t he professional world...

Nativity costumes are selling for three times their original price on eBay as parents desperately try to kit their children out for their Christmas play. As supermarkets sell out of the typical Mary, Joseph, shepherd and wise men costumes, parents have resorted to online bidding to ensure their child is appropriately dressed. According to eBay, both used and homemade angel outfits are selling for...

Doctors are warning parents of the dangers of hair straighteners as burn incidents in children double. Dr. Julia Sarginson, who led the research at the burns centre in Bristol Frenchay Hospital, says: “Hair-straightening devices can cause significant, 'full-thickness' injuries. Our study shows that infants and toddlers are at most risk, and these are preventable burns that warrant our...

According to a study, 60% of young people in Ireland are listening to music at dangerously loud levels. The national survey, conducted by DeafHear.ie, found that six out of ten students are listening to music at levels that could be damaging their hearing. Volumes should not exceed 85dB but the findings showed that kids are listening to music at levels over 100dB. According to experts, more than...

How far would you go for the perfect picture of your little prince or princess? A new Nebraska-based Etsy shop allows parents retouch their kid's face, with some of the features allowing you to put make-up on them. The new Number8DesignStudio allows you to pick between varying levels of editing such as glitz, semi glitz or natural glitz. Features include “enhancing eyes, adding make-up...