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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Midlife Wellness
Why I’m walking away from the gym in midlife

Why I’m walking away from the gym in midlife

For the past few months, I’ve been having thoughts that feel almost scandalous in my little world of fitness. Thoughts like: Maybe I … View Post
Parenting in Midlife
Self-service fatigue, why supermarket checkouts are wearing us down

Self-service fatigue, why supermarket checkouts are wearing us down

When convenience becomes a part time job Self service was sold to us as a modern miracle. Fewer queues, more control, a quick in … View Post
Parenting in Midlife
When the school ski trip costs more than your average family holiday

When the school ski trip costs more than your average family holiday

Flicking through the glossy dream I was flicking through a glossy lifestyle magazine, the kind where every page smells faintly sublime and promises perfect … View Post
Midlife Wellness
Black Friday gift ideas 2025, the thoughtful edit on what women over 40 actually want

Black Friday gift ideas 2025, the thoughtful edit on what women over 40 actually want

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click and buy, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to … View Post
Real Life Stories
The Gloucestershire mum who finally solved the mystery of the missing socks

The Gloucestershire mum who finally solved the mystery of the missing socks

The sock struggle every parent knows If you’ve ever spent a frantic morning hunting for your toddler’s missing socks, only to find … View Post
Real Life Stories
How Shirley Valentine made me dream bigger, even as a teenager

How Shirley Valentine made me dream bigger, even as a teenager

H, and Cyrus on the beach during a recent holiday in Crete, Greece Pauline Collins: My teenage heroine When I was a teenager, Pauline … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Skating into midlife at Life Science Centre, Newcastle

Skating into midlife at Life Science Centre, Newcastle

Tonight kicked off the Christmas spirit Tonight officially marked the start of Christmas for us. There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about open-air ice rinks, … View Post