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
Positivity in midlife: essential tips for women’s health and happiness

Positivity in midlife: essential tips for women’s health and happiness

The curveballs you can’t dodge Life, as I’ve learned over the last few decades, has a cruel sense of timing. One minute … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Vienna at Christmas: Essential Tips for Expectant Mums Over 40

Vienna at Christmas: Essential Tips for Expectant Mums Over 40

Our sanctuary: Mercure Hotel Josefshof Waiting for your 12-week scan can feel like standing at the station while every train passes without you. For … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Celebrating Shab-e Yalda when family is far away: keeping tradition alive across the miles

Celebrating Shab-e Yalda when family is far away: keeping tradition alive across the miles

Family at the heart of Yalda Night Shab-e Yalda, the Persian winter solstice celebration, is a night steeped in tradition, poetry, and family connection. … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Persian Delight Newcastle: authentic Persian food for families and food lovers

Persian Delight Newcastle: authentic Persian food for families and food lovers

Authentic flavours and family-friendly dining If you’re hunting for an authentic taste of Persia in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Persian Delight is a gem … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Persian kachi pudding: traditional saffron dessert for postpartum recovery

Persian kachi pudding: traditional saffron dessert for postpartum recovery

What is Kachi Pudding? New motherhood can be exhausting. Some women seem to bounce back quickly, while others, like me, face relentless fatigue. For … View Post
Fitness and Strength
Postpartum fitness over 40: how to rebuild strength and confidence after birth

Postpartum fitness over 40: how to rebuild strength and confidence after birth

Challenge after birth Returning to fitness after giving birth is rarely straightforward. For new mums over 40, the challenge can feel particularly pronounced. I discovered … View Post