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This isn’t your typical midlife mummy blog filled with ‘must-have’ diets and anti-aging tips. I share real stories and honest reflections on family life, personal growth, and what it’s really like to live in a body that doesn’t always match the glossy ideal. I’m an endomorph who loves the gym, loves my food, and isn’t interested in influencer gimmicks or one-size-fits-all advice. If you’re ready for honest, relatable insights, and maybe your next ‘aha’ moment, just keep reading.

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Persian Pulse | Northumberland

The Alnwick Garden review: Family fun, Persian history and stunning scenery

With the last bank holiday of 2017 upon us, we put our thinking caps on to come up with somewhere beautiful to take little Cyrus. We arrived at the same conclusion – there’s nowhere more beautiful and spiritual on our doorstep than The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland.

Persian Pulse | Newcastle

The emotional milestone of a toddler’s first haircut (and why I …

Here’s some tips to keep baby calm during his first haircut.

Here's some tips to keep baby calm during his first haircut.

Real Life Stories | Newcastle

Breastfeeding at 40: tips, challenges, and confidence for older mums

Check out my story about breastfeeding as a new mum over 40.

saffronandcyrus

August 21, 2017

Baby rave in Gateshead: Q festival morning of 80s beats and family …

A morning of 80s beats, bubbles and disco moves Families hunting for a festival where little ones don’t need wellies or noise-cancelling headphones might just have found their holy grail at this year’s Q Festival on Gateshead Quayside. Catching the…

Families who are looking for a festival where the kids don't have to wear wellies or noise-cancelling headphones might find what they are looking for at this year's Q Festival on Gateshead's Quayside.

Family Adventures and Travel | Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 Newcastle Motor Show family day out: supercars, stunts and birthday fun

NE1 Newcastle Motor Show: the ultimate birthday treat for boys of all ages We took a family day out at the NE1 Motor Show to celebrate two very special birthdays. Milestone birthdays are a big deal in British culture, and…

We took a family day out at the NE1 motor show to celebrate two very special birthdays.

Family Adventures and Travel | Gateshead

Family-friendly restaurants Gateshead: enjoying a relaxed lunch with toddlers at The Imperial

Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and just my personal experience with The Imperial Restaurant. Your meal, service, or toddler’s reaction may differ. Always check the menu, prices, and opening hours before heading out. Family-friendly restaurants Gateshead: a Persian twist…

saffronandcyrus

July 22, 2017

Hafez poetry: exploring Persian culture through ‘Beloved’ by Bloodaxe Books

Discovering Hafez: a persian poetry journey with Bloodaxe Books There are few things in life that feel as intimate as unwrapping a package and discovering a book that seems to have been waiting for you. Recently, that arrived in the…

saffronandcyrus

July 17, 2017

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The Alnwick Garden review: Family fun, Persian history and stunning scenery

The emotional milestone of a toddler’s first haircut (and why I …

Breastfeeding at 40: tips, challenges, and confidence for older mums

Baby rave in Gateshead: Q festival morning of 80s beats and family …

NE1 Newcastle Motor Show family day out: supercars, stunts and birthday fun

Family-friendly restaurants Gateshead: enjoying a relaxed lunch with toddlers at The Imperial

Hafez poetry: exploring Persian culture through ‘Beloved’ by Bloodaxe Books

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