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.

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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

Keeping Shab-e Yalda alive when family is far away, and finding new ways to hold on to the traditions, stories and connections that make … 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

A cold Newcastle night, bright lights and one very happy small boy. A little family adventure that reminded me why the simplest outings often … 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

We tried ZipString as a family, expecting a bit of fun. What we didn't expect was quite how quickly all three of us got … 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

A sweet little playset that turns pretend play into a lesson in caring for something small, with plenty of opportunities for little hands to … View Post
Midlife Wellness
Why my midlife eyesight isn’t as bad as I feared and what every woman over 40 should know

Why my midlife eyesight isn’t as bad as I feared and what every woman over 40 should know

I braced myself for today’s eye test. Not because I’m squeamish, but because turning 50 has come with a steady stream of “system … View Post
Midlife Reinvention
At 50, brain fog tried to make me feel invisible, but AI has helped me feel capable again

At 50, brain fog tried to make me feel invisible, but AI has helped me feel capable again

If you’d told me at 23 that by 50 I’d be relying on artificial intelligence to get through a day, I would have laughed … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Building a village far from home, one Persian Palavan at a time

Building a village far from home, one Persian Palavan at a time

Why Persian gatherings are never small There are two things you learn very quickly when you marry into a Persian family. The first is … View Post