Saffron & Cyrus

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:

Parenting in Midlife
Review: personalised Christmas stories for children – make your little one the star

Review: personalised Christmas stories for children – make your little one the star

Why personalised Christmas stories for children make the perfect gift There’s something undeniably special about seeing your child’s eyes widen as they … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Persian Nowruz and freshwater fish: fun and learning for families

Persian Nowruz and freshwater fish: fun and learning for families

This year, our Persian tradition of welcoming a new pet fish for Nowruz coincided with post-lockdown anticipation and the excitement of little C, who … View Post
Midlife Wellness
Can CoQ10 make motherhood easier after 40? A midlife mum’s honest review

Can CoQ10 make motherhood easier after 40? A midlife mum’s honest review

Disclaimer This supplement journey is my personal chronicle. While this post is a collaboration, the opinions and experiences shared here are entirely my own. … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
The Burgoyne Hotel, Yorkshire: a toddler-friendly gourmet escape (yes, really)

The Burgoyne Hotel, Yorkshire: a toddler-friendly gourmet escape (yes, really)

  Hotel with stunning scenery on doorstep Disclaimer This stay was part of a press collaboration, but all opinions and observations are my own.  … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Inspired Chocolate review: why this chocolate factory is a midlife mum favourite

Inspired Chocolate review: why this chocolate factory is a midlife mum favourite

Disclaimer: This visit was part of a press collaboration, but all opinions and observations are my own. Chocolate-filled family adventure There’s something deeply … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Chillingham Castle with kids: a haunted family adventure on the Northumberland coast

Chillingham Castle with kids: a haunted family adventure on the Northumberland coast

Chillingham Castle: a haunted family adventure on the Northumberland coast After two housebound staycations that involved more cleaning than relaxation, I’d promised Cyrus … View Post
Midlife Wellness
Midlife wellbeing during lockdown: little lifts, fermented tea and finding peace in the rain

Midlife wellbeing during lockdown: little lifts, fermented tea and finding peace in the rain

Small lifts in strange times: how I stayed grounded during lockdown Winter had finally retreated. The nights were lighter, mornings kinder, and I was … View Post