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.

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Parenting in Midlife
Meet Mr Bengal: life with a toddler, and the cat who rules the house

Meet Mr Bengal: life with a toddler, and the cat who rules the house

The real ruler I moved into my new house thinking I was in charge. It didn’t take long to realise I wasn’t. … View Post
Persian Pulse
Mum Over 40: blogging on a budget guide

Mum Over 40: blogging on a budget guide

When you haven’t got a big budget, there are times you just have to improvise. Here are some steps to becoming a blogger-in-chief. View Post
Persian Pulse
The Alnwick Garden review: Family fun, Persian history and stunning scenery

The Alnwick Garden review: Family fun, Persian history and stunning scenery

With the last bank holiday of 2017 upon us, we put our thinking caps on to come up with somewhere beautiful to take little Cyrus. … View Post
Persian Pulse
The emotional milestone of a toddler’s first haircut (and why I didn’t let dad do it)

The emotional milestone of a toddler’s first haircut (and why I didn’t let dad do it)

Here's some tips to keep baby calm during his first haircut. View Post
Real Life Stories
Breastfeeding at 40: tips, challenges, and confidence for older mums

Breastfeeding at 40: tips, challenges, and confidence for older mums

Check out my story about breastfeeding as a new mum over 40. View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Baby rave in Gateshead: Q festival morning of 80s beats and family fun

Baby rave in Gateshead: Q festival morning of 80s beats and family fun

A morning of 80s beats, bubbles and disco moves Families hunting for a festival where little ones don’t need wellies or noise-cancelling headphones … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
NE1 Newcastle Motor Show family day out: supercars, stunts and birthday fun

NE1 Newcastle Motor Show family day out: supercars, stunts and birthday fun

NE1 Newcastle Motor Show: the ultimate birthday treat for boys of all ages We took a family day out at the NE1 Motor Show … View Post