Saffron and Cyrus
MIDLIFE, REAL LIFE, YOUR LIFE – STORIES FOR EVERY WOMAN

saffronandcyrus

Saffron and Cyrus is a Newcastle-based family lifestyle blog, covering health, wellness, days out, travel, reviews, recipes and more from our family life.
The blog is written by new mum over 40, Saffron, with input from hubby H and son, Little C.

Posts by this author:

Midlife Wellness
Three in five Brits now use AI to self-diagnose. That should worry us, and reassure us

Three in five Brits now use AI to self-diagnose. That should worry us, and reassure us

When your GP is fully booked and your phone is always available Three in five Brits (59%) now use AI to self-diagnose their health with … View Post
Midlife Reinvention
2025, according to me …

2025, according to me …

I used to think years were things you used. You planned them in January with a new notebook and an optimistic pen, you filled … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Shab-e Yalda at our place, light, poetry, and far too many nuts

Shab-e Yalda at our place, light, poetry, and far too many nuts

A civilised way of dealing with December We are very bad at darkness in the UK. We rush to fill it, brighten it, drown … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Shab-e Yalda traditions abroad: Keeping Persian culture alive away from family

Shab-e Yalda traditions abroad: Keeping Persian culture alive away from family

Shab-e Yalda, the longest night of the year, is meant to be magical. In theory it’s about light triumphing over darkness, about poetry, … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Enchanted City, Newcastle, a cold night, bright lights, and one very happy small boy

Enchanted City, Newcastle, a cold night, bright lights, and one very happy small boy

Disclaimer: this was a gifted experience for our family. I’m going to put this out there. A lot of family events at Christmas … View Post
Cyrus Tries It
ZipString review: the flying string that surprised the whole family

ZipString review: the flying string that surprised the whole family

Disclaimer: The ZipString featured in this review was kindly gifted. As always, the opinions here are entirely our own, Cyrus’s verdict included. When … View Post
Cyrus Tries It
Bunny Hutch Playset review, a toddler-friendly toy that teaches gentle care

Bunny Hutch Playset review, a toddler-friendly toy that teaches gentle care

Disclaimer: The playset featured in this review was kindly gifted. As always, the opinions here are entirely our own, toddler verdict included. Bunny hutch … View Post