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Some of the Best Remote Working Jobs in 2023

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December 5, 2022

Remote working has gained much popularity in recent years. The pandemic played a significant role in promoting the global acceptance of remote working. Despite the end of the lockdowns and other safety measures to curb the pandemic, many companies have maintained remote working policies. Additionally, many people have reevaluated…

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Getting Off To A Smooth Start: Helping Your Kids Learn To Drive

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December 5, 2022

When your kids have reached the age where they can legally learn to drive, it can be a time of mingled excitement and dread for all of you – particularly if they are keen to put in plenty of extra hours of practice in your car. 

While you may be…

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Review: Glow Marwell, a Magical Light Experience

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November 20, 2022

This week we were invited to Glow Marwell, a magical light experience filled with twinkling fairy lights and stunning illuminating displays.

Unfortunately, we chose the worst day possible to visit, as we experienced torrential rain throughout our visit, not that the kids minded as they gazed in awe at the…

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Review: Behind the Scenes Tour at Weymouth SEA LIFE Centre

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October 30, 2022

We have been season pass holders for Weymouth SEA LIFE Centre since the kids were tiny, as it is such a good day out for families, with plenty of sea creatures to see, a large adventure playground and a splash park area for the summer.

Now the kids are in…


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12 Hours in Bournemouth

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October 27, 2022

Bournemouth is a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer, but there is plenty to see and do throughout the year.

We were invited to review the Connaught Hotel in Bournemouth, where we held our wedding reception over 17 years ago.

This boutique hotel is situated on the West Cliff and…


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Review: Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival

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October 4, 2022

Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival was first launched in 2011 and has gone from strength to strength.

The festival is an annual celebration of art, culture, people and place and brings together large-scale spectaculars, diverse music, intriguing installations, dance, street theatre, participatory experiences and more.

The festival also helps to…

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What You Need to Know When Buying a New Car

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September 21, 2022

When you purchase a new car, it’s an exciting and rewarding experience. You’ll love driving around town in your new set of wheels and showing it off to family and friends. However, buying a new car isn’t always easy. There are many factors to consider when choosing which car…

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Bristol Zoo Gardens Big Summer Send Off

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August 30, 2022

Today we were invited to Bristol Zoo Gardens to celebrate their Big Summer Send Off, before they close to the public on 3rd September 2022 after 186 incredible years.

The fifth oldest zoo in the world is celebrating its incredible history with a huge interactive centrepiece art installation of a…

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Jurassic Coast Walks: Tyneham and Worbarrow Bay

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August 29, 2022

One of the most interesting places to visit on the Jurassic Coast is the ghost village of Tyneham, which was abandoned in December 1943 to be used for military training – almost 80 years ago!

We last paid a visit to Tyneham in 2018 and the kids loved exploring the…

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6 Financial Tips For New Parents

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August 18, 2022

Hearing the news that you are about to become a parent is one of the best moments of your life. you should cherish this moment while it lasts; however, there is a lot you need to prepare for.

Having a child changes everything, most notably your financial situation. Every new…

KARA GUPPY
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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