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
Shir Berenj: Persian rice pudding recipe and family tradition for babies and children

Shir Berenj: Persian rice pudding recipe and family tradition for babies and children

An all-in-the-family approach to baby food Weaning my son Cyrus has been guided by the principle that the food he eats should reflect our … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Pani’s Cafe review: a family-friendly Italian cafe with authentic flavours

Pani’s Cafe review: a family-friendly Italian cafe with authentic flavours

Disclaimer: These are my personal views and experiences at Pani’s Cafe. This is not a collaborative or sponsored post. Pani’s Cafe, founded 12 … View Post
Parenting in Midlife
Motherhood over 40: messy, exhausting, and unforgettable

Motherhood over 40: messy, exhausting, and unforgettable

Disclaimer: These are my personal reflections on motherhood over 40. Motherhood over 40: exhausting, but unforgettable The days feel endless, the nights shorter than they should … View Post
Real Life Stories
Midwives and older mums: tackling the hidden pressures affecting care

Midwives and older mums: tackling the hidden pressures affecting care

Disclaimer: This is a guest post. The views expressed here are those of the contributor. The invisible pressure on midwives Midwives are the quiet … View Post
Parenting in Midlife
Post-baby body over 40: reclaiming strength and wellbeing in midlife

Post-baby body over 40: reclaiming strength and wellbeing in midlife

Reclaiming my post-baby body over 40 Becoming a mother in your 40s brings a distinct set of challenges, not least the physical changes that accompany … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Persian lullabies and the overlooked art of nap time for mothers over 40

Persian lullabies and the overlooked art of nap time for mothers over 40

Parenting after 40 is often framed as a test of endurance. Balancing work, household responsibilities, and caring for a young child leaves little room for … View Post
Real Life Stories
Being an older mum and childbirth: what you need to know about pregnancy over 40

Being an older mum and childbirth: what you need to know about pregnancy over 40

Disclaimer: These are my personal experiences and reflections on childbirth as an older mother. Being an older mum and childbirth: risk, expectation, and reality … View Post