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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Style and Confidence
Your best skin after 40: Newcastle’s aesthetic secrets revealed

Your best skin after 40: Newcastle’s aesthetic secrets revealed

How you can glow with confidence If you’re over 40 and curious about how to glow with confidence, you’re in the right place. … View Post
Midlife Reinvention
My 50-in-50 Challenge for self-love, fitness, and growth in 2025

My 50-in-50 Challenge for self-love, fitness, and growth in 2025

Fifty and fearless (mostly) I’m turning 50 in 2025. Rather than hiding under my duvet, I’m launching my 50 in 50 Challenge. This isn’t just … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Shab-e Yalda 2024: Connection and celebration on the longest night of the year

Shab-e Yalda 2024: Connection and celebration on the longest night of the year

There’s a quiet delight to Shab-e Yalda, the longest night of the year. History, poetry, and just enough magic conspire to make the … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
A festive family tradition: Our trip to Edinburgh at Christmas

A festive family tradition: Our trip to Edinburgh at Christmas

There are cities you visit once, tick off your list, and move on from. And then there’s Edinburgh at Christmas – a place that … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
A Festive Family Day Out at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei

A Festive Family Day Out at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei

Wrapping up warm This year’s Christmas adventure was supposed to be simple. We needed to book tickets for The Alnwick Garden Christmas Light … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
Beamish Museum guide: tips for families and travel information

Beamish Museum guide: tips for families and travel information

Arriving at Beamish was a warm welcome to the past We recently decided to dust off our history books and took a step back … View Post
Family Adventures and Travel
A Day of Adventure at Northumberland Zoo

A Day of Adventure at Northumberland Zoo

A day filled with exploration and fun at the zoo This past weekend, we ventured to Northumberland Zoo. It is nestled at Eshottheugh Farm … View Post