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Welcome to Saffron and Cyrus, a space for women’s health, midlife wellbeing, and balancing family, identity, and change.

I write from lived experience, including what it means to be an endomorph who rarely resembles the polished ideal. Strength, not trends, guides my words.



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Jurassic mini golf in Morpeth: fun family day out for toddlers and …

I never thought I’d be wielding a mini putter in my mid-40s with my son, but here I am. This week, we ditched the usual weekend routine and headed to Dinosaur Encounter Golf at Heighley Gate Garden Centre in Morpeth,…

How I found happiness in grief, words, and throwing punches

When my mum died at 65, the day before I was due to start a new job, life did what life does: it knocked the stuffing out of me. Flowers arrived, cards piled up, colleagues offered condolences. I cried, I…

Handbag essentials for the working mum of a toddler

Handbag essentials tend to change when you have a toddler in tow.

A toddler’s guide to going wild in the countryside

Find out why our family loves the great outdoors with our toddler’s guide to going wild.

Mummy guilt, it comes with the day job

Mummy guilt, it really does come with the day job.

Mummy guilt, it really does come with the day job.

Rainy day in Newcastle? Discover the museum that turns learning into family …

There’s nothing like an unexpected downpour to ruin a family day out during Bank Holiday weekend. Luckily, there is still plenty to do in Newcastle when it rains.

Chai Gol Gavzaban: why this herbal brew should be your spring go-to

I’m a big fan of Persian Chai Gol Gavzaban (borage tea) because it’s flower power for relaxation.

I’m a big fan of Persian Chai Gol Gavzaban (borage tea) because it's flower power for relaxation.