International battle for tallest LEGO tower

Brazil takes on Chile in attempting to build the world's tallest LEGO tower & in claiming the title wins a few bragging rights for itself.

The Most Incredible Mothers in the World

These are some of the most incredible and unusual mothers on the planet. Motherhood is one of the most incredible gifts of the nature. It gives birth to unconditional love and innocence. You have to experience it to believe it. These unusual women (whether they are too old, have small babies or too many babies) are unique in every way. They didn’t give up their chance to have happy and healthy babies, against all odds. See for yourselves.

 The World’s Smallest Mom

Cristianne Ray, from Seattle, is the world’s smallest mother. She is 2 ft 9 inches tall and she gave birth to a happy baby girl named Kyrsten. She weighed 4 lbs 8 oz and was 14 inches long after she was born; what is around half of her mother’s height. When she saw her daughter for the first time, she said: “She was tiny, but at the same time she was huge compared to me.” She tries to lead a happy and healthy life; she goes bowling trying to keep fit and takes care of her newborn baby. Her fiancée Jeremy Bowden is 6 ft 4 inches tall and he takes care of the fragile baby and her mother.

Mother of the World’s Tiniest baby

The world’s tinniest baby was born just 25 weeks and six days into her mother’s pregnancy. She weighed less than a can of beer. On September 19 2004, Mahajabeen Sheikh gave birth to Rumaisa Rahman, her tinny adorable daughter. On her first birthday Rumaisa Rahman was doing just fine tipping the scales at 2 pounds 10 ounces since she was just 8.6 oz and was only 10 inches tall.

The Mom with Most Kids (69 kids)

Imagine living in a family of 71, your mom either must really like giving birth or the gift of life if you prefer or just hates being lonely. Valentina Vassilyeva, set the record for most children birthed by a single woman. This Russian woman gave birth to total of 69 children. However, few other details are known of her life, such as her date of birth or death. She gave birth to 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets and 4 sets of quadruplets between 1725 and 1765, in a total of 27 births. 67 of the 69 children born survived infancy. That’s quite a score.

Mom with the Longest Interval Between Kids

Elizabeth Ann Buttle gave birth to two kids, but what is special is the interval between their births. Belinda Buttle was born on May 19, 1956 when Elizabeth Ann Buttle was 19. Joseph Buttle was born on November 20, 1997 when Elizabeth Ann Buttle was 60, an interval of 41 years 185 days. Joseph’ sister was old enough to be his own grandmother.

Mother of Most Surviving Children From a Single Birth (8 babies)

Nadya Denise Doud-Suleman Gutierrez aka Octomom gave birth to 8 children from a single birth. She gave birth to octuplets in January 2009, drawing the media attention.

World’s First Male Mother

Thomas Beatie was born as a woman but after a sex change operation he/she decided to have a babie. The 34-year-old’s wife, Nancy, was unable to conceive because of a prior hysterectomy. Therefore Beatie decided to have a baby himself, through artificial insemination using donor sperm and Beatie’s own egg. It doesn’t seem to be a healthy solution in any respect.

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Luxurious Items That Melt Stress Away / Pampering Goodies

14 Ways to Help You De-Stress

If you need a little holiday R&R, peep these calming, luxurious bath treatments, scented candles, and cozy apparel.

 

Bamboo Rice Cleansing Facial Scrub

Bamboo Rice Cleansing Facial Scrub is 100% Natural & made with 99% Organic and Wildcrafted Ingredients. $17

 

Felted slippers Orange rose

Environmentally friendly handmade felted slippers made of softest merino wool and silk. $70

 

Silk Luxury Eye Mask In Green Leaves

Calming and elegant green leaves cradling your eyes while you sleep. $50

 

Set of 5 Knee Length Kimono Robes. Assorted Prints.

This listing is for a set of 5 Knee Length Kimono Robes. $310

Hand Poured Soy Candles Set of 5 - 8 oz

Hand-poured soy candles are filled with the calming, comforting, and balancing blend of Cedarwood Vanilla; the calming, clean, floral scent of Himalayan Bamboo; Uplifting Antique Sandalwood; the relaxing, exotic floral Honeysuckle Jasmine; and the sweet, pineapple, cherry Sex on the Beach. These darling jars will be the perfect addition to any room, or a great gift! $3

 

Turkish Towel A Peshtemal-SOFT

A peshtemal is a Turkish traditional towel used in the Turkish baths. It is also used to specify which region people are from and is a part of a deep cultural tradition. The peshtemal absorbs water as fast as a towel, dries very quickly, takes up less space and is easy to carry. $50

 

Glacial Granite Tealight Candle Holder

A speckled glacial granite stone hand-gathered from an Ice Age deposit in Northeastern Wisconsin, near Sheboygan, then cut to accept a 1-1/2" tealight candle.This stone has been polished to a satin eggshell finish while preserving the natural form. $25

 

Calm Facial Serum for normal to sensitive skin

CALM is formulated for those who would categorize their skin type as normal and/or sensitive. Fractionated coconut oil is the liquid portion of naturally solid coconut oil. Its non-greasy, light feeling provides a wonderful base for mixing with richer oils like ricebran and sweet almond to allow for quicker penetration. $12

Lavender Dream Bath Bombs - Set of 3

These bath bombs combine lavender, orange and a touch of patchouli, the perfect relaxing combination. They contain skin softening almond oil which will help to soften your skin as you relax in the bath in this beautiful scent! $10

Spa Hot Rocks Engraved Black Ocean Stones Set

Place inspirational stones around your office or home as little reminders. Display them on your desk or coffee table. They make great mementos and gifts. Engraved stone lasts a lifetime. $48

 

Calm Yourself Set

Bergamot, orange, lemon, neroli, clary sage and sandalwood come together for a unique scent experience. $20

 

Green Tea All Natural Hydrating Face Cream 2

This is a light, all natural face cream that is infused with Japanese green tea. This moisturizer is gentle and light and fluffy... moisturizing enough for really dry skin, and light enough for those with combination to oily skin. $17 from Etsy!

 

Lavender Lotion Bar with Certified Organic Ingredients

Lotion bars are the perfect natural way to replenish moisture to your hands, cuticles and any other dry spots thanks to the skin nourishing mix of organic cocoa butter, fair trade shea butter, organic virgin coconut oil, beeswax and candelilla wax (plant wax). Not only does this bar keep your skin soft it also stays solid until warmed in your palm, which means no spillage. These are great for air travel because there is no security issues with bringing this lotion on board and it combats the nasty moisture-zapping plane air. Scented with calming soothing organic lavender essential oil - perfect for sometimes stressful holiday season. $11

Inventory Clearance Sale Lavender Vanilla Ultra Rich

Regular price $14 now only $9 Inspired by the calming effect that lavender imparts to the tired soul at the end of a long day. Fields of purple flowers with their intoxicating scent enfold you as you drift calmly off to sleep. Touched with a hint of vanilla for a bit of sweetness. Beyond luxurious, this enriched whipped body butter is made for the goddess in all of us.