Saffron & Cyrus

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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
The guilt trip: returning to work after maternity leave

The guilt trip: returning to work after maternity leave

Emotional whiplash of maternity leave No one prepares you for the emotional whiplash of maternity leave. You step away from the working world, believing … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Celebrating baby Cyrus’s first Persian New Year: Nowruz traditions and bridging cultures

Celebrating baby Cyrus’s first Persian New Year: Nowruz traditions and bridging cultures

A first Nowruz to remember: what Persian New Year taught me about renewal This spring, as the first daffodils pushed through the cold North … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Baby ARTventurers Newcastle: The tiger who came to tea playdate for sensory and messy play fun

Baby ARTventurers Newcastle: The tiger who came to tea playdate for sensory and messy play fun

The Tiger Who Came To Tea inspires our first Baby ARTventurers class in Newcastle One of my all-time favourite children’s books is The … View Post
Fitness and Strength
Postpartum back pain relief for midlife mums: how ginger and core strength made the difference

Postpartum back pain relief for midlife mums: how ginger and core strength made the difference

The limits of traditional approaches Lower back pain is a challenge many women face in the months after giving birth. Hormonal changes, weakened abdominal … View Post
Real Life Stories
Molar pregnancy in women over 40: one reader’s personal story and guidance

Molar pregnancy in women over 40: one reader’s personal story and guidance

Disclaimer: This is a guest post from a reader sharing her personal experience. She wishes to remain anonymous. The story is intended to provide … View Post
Style and Confidence
Unisex nursery ideas: stylish toddler bedroom design and decor tips

Unisex nursery ideas: stylish toddler bedroom design and decor tips

Every toddler’s bedroom is full of toys, books, and odds and ends. For Cyrus’s space, I wanted a neutral backdrop so that … View Post
Real Life Stories
Super Stay-at-Home Mum: Five Tips for Success

Super Stay-at-Home Mum: Five Tips for Success

Disclaimer This is a guest post by Claire Adams, columnist and personal and professional development expert. The views expressed here are her own. How … View Post