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Things to take into account as your baby grows

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June 17, 2025

As a parent, watching your baby grow is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it is also a time of numerous changes and adjustments, and it is crucial to be prepared for the various stages of your child’s development. In this article, we will discuss essential things to consider…


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Personalized Gifts for Dad: Custom bracelets, Necklace & More

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June 5, 2025

Finding the perfect gift for any occasion can be tricky, but even trickier when it comes to Father’s Day. You probably want something practical, but you should want something that also carries meaning. A gift that will say more than “I just stopped at the mall”. This gives personalized…

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


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Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Bournemouth Pavilion

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May 29, 2025

Last night we were invited to the opening night of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Bournemouth Pavilion.

It might have been an amateur production by Bournemouth and Boscombe Light Opera Company (BBLOC), but you wouldn’t have known it!

The cast, the set and the orchestra were all amazing with interactive…

Mifold car seat


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Brake Repair Service: What Every Travelling Parent Should Know Before Hitting the Road 

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May 20, 2025

If you’re a parent organising a car trip, your mind is usually bursting with excitement about the places you’ll visit, what snacks to pack, and which games will keep the children entertained. At the same time, with all the fun you are planning, there is one very practical thing…

Kids Week


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Kids Week returns for 2025!

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April 23, 2025

Kids Week, Society of London Theatre’s annual audience development initiative, is back for 2025 and we cannot wait!

Last year we took advantage of this fantastic offer and took the kids to see Mean Girls, Hades Town, Les Miserable and Frozen!

It is a great way of taking the kids to…

Carnival Vista


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The Best Lines for Family Cruises and All-Ages Entertainment

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April 17, 2025

There are so many different angles that you can take when booking a cruise. From senior specialties to LGBTQ+ friendly cruises, the major lines will generally include options that suit a range of lifestyles. Family cruises are one of the most commonly searched for forms of expeditions, with many…

Lemur


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Destination UK

An Easter Holiday Adventure at Marwell

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April 13, 2025

We love a visit to Marwell Zoo, near Southampton as it is a fabulous day out that all the family enjoy.

New for Easter 2025 is their Around the World in 80 Species event and its not to be missed.

Running from Saturday 5 April to Monday 21 April 2025…

Sea Creature


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Review: SandWorld Weymouth

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April 6, 2025

We first visited SandWorld back in 2014 and were Wow’d by the incredible sculptures that were on display, which included tributes to Dr Who, WW2, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and more.

We were invited back to visit SandWorld in Weymouth for their 2025 festival and we were not disappointed!

The breathtaking,…

Coast path


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Jurassic Coast Walks: Durdle Door and Man O’War Bay

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April 3, 2025

When you mention the Jurassic Coast, the most iconic and well-known landmark is the famous Durdle Door stone arch.

Man O’War Bay is Durdle Door’s quieter neighbour on the opposite side of the headland and offers a quieter, but equally as breathtaking experience.

Unlike many of our wonderful Jurassic Coast beaches, Durdle…

couple Titanic dining experience


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ALL ABOARD FOR A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! IMMERSIVE TITANIC DINING EXPERIENCE SET TO MAKE WAVES AT BOURNEMOUTH PIER

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March 27, 2025

Step back in time and relive the fateful voyage of RMS Titanic with a spellbinding, immersive 3 course dining and theatre experience, right above the waves on Bournemouth Pier!

On Saturday 12th April 2025, Key West Restaurant, in partnership with Histoire Productions, will transform into the grand halls of Titanic,…

KARA GUPPY
Bournemouth

Are we nearly there yet? is a new online blog run by me, Kara Guppy, and is named as such thanks to my daughter Eliza who always asks that very question when we are less than 5 minutes up the road heading off on our adventures. You may know me from my other family blog chelseamamma.co.uk