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

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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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Real Life Stories
Why bilingual nurseries could shape the future of childcare

Why bilingual nurseries could shape the future of childcare

With childcare provision currently in the spotlight here in the UK, Cennydd John, founder of the UK’s first bilingual Mandarin-English nursery, talks to … View Post
Real Life Stories
How the Mush app for mums is tackling loneliness and building real friendships

How the Mush app for mums is tackling loneliness and building real friendships

After The Duchess of Cambridge made a heartfelt confession about the “loneliness” of motherhood. Saffron and Cyrus talks to two London mumpreneurs about their … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Wallington Hall memories: marbles, storytelling, and family days out in Northumberland

Wallington Hall memories: marbles, storytelling, and family days out in Northumberland

Find out how H and I found common ground on a family day out at Wallington Hall in Northumberland. View Post
Real Life Stories
Return to work after 40: chocolate, Easter eggs and easing back after maternity leave

Return to work after 40: chocolate, Easter eggs and easing back after maternity leave

Today I’m having my first unofficial Return To Work day as a new mum over 40 and it’s not because the office is … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Persian inspired wedding: traditions, themes and tips for a magical celebration

Persian inspired wedding: traditions, themes and tips for a magical celebration

Our Persian inspired wedding: tradition, luxury and a dash of fairytale If you ask me, a Persian-inspired wedding theme is pure luxury, a beautiful … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Raising a multicultural child in the UK: blending Persian and British traditions

Raising a multicultural child in the UK: blending Persian and British traditions

Family might as well be on different planets So, a little about me: I’m English, born in the North East, and my husband, … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Sizdah Bedar: experiencing the Persian picnic experience for the first time in the North East

Sizdah Bedar: experiencing the Persian picnic experience for the first time in the North East

My first Sizdah Bedar There are moments when a tradition so far from home feels both strange and familiar. This was my first Sizdah … View Post