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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Parenting in Midlife
10 Halloween costumes you can make in just five minutes

10 Halloween costumes you can make in just five minutes

Guest post disclaimer This is a collaborative, unpaid guest post with Playdale, specialists in children’s playground equipment for schools and nurseries. Having trawled … View Post
Fitness and Strength
Why your missed periods might be a sign of RED-S and what nutrition has to do with it

Why your missed periods might be a sign of RED-S and what nutrition has to do with it

Under-fuelling and missed periods: understanding RED-S in active women Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. … View Post
Real Life Stories
My 50th birthday year Botox disaster and how to avoid the same mistake

My 50th birthday year Botox disaster and how to avoid the same mistake

Fifty. Half a century. And I decided the only way to mark my 50th year on this planet was with a little Botox. I’… View Post
Midlife Wellness
Why being an endomorph feels harder in autumn and winter – and what you can do about it

Why being an endomorph feels harder in autumn and winter – and what you can do about it

Why being an endomorph feels harder in autumn and winter As soon as the clocks go back, so does my metabolism. Or at least … View Post
Midlife Reinvention
Why turning 50 means owning every chapter

Why turning 50 means owning every chapter

Turning 50: not a reset, it’s the same mountain Today I turn 50. And it’s not a reset button. It’s the same mountain, … View Post
Midlife Wellness
World Menopause Day: hormones, health and the power of a plateful

World Menopause Day: hormones, health and the power of a plateful

Saturday marks World Menopause Day This Saturday marks World Menopause Day, and I can’t help but pause and take stock. There’s been … View Post
Midlife Wellness
Why I exercise (and what I really want from a fitness instructor)

Why I exercise (and what I really want from a fitness instructor)

MIDLIFE · FITNESS · REAL LIFE Why I exercise (and what I really want from a fitness instructor) If my body can do it, surely my … View Post