Welcome!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.
Disclaimer This is a guest post by Claire Adams, columnist and personal and professional development expert. The views expressed here are her own. How to be a super stay-at-home ‘working’ mum Today on Saffron and Cyrus, we feature top tips…
An all-in-the-family approach to baby food Weaning my son Cyrus has been guided by the principle that the food he eats should reflect our family table. Among his favourites are jujeh kebab, discovered during a recent trip to London, and…
Disclaimer: These are my personal views and experiences at Pani’s Cafe. This is not a collaborative or sponsored post. Pani’s Cafe, founded 12 years ago by two Sardinian brothers, was one of the city’s first Italian-style cafés. Its food remains…
Disclaimer: These are my personal reflections on motherhood over 40. Motherhood over 40: exhausting, but unforgettable The days feel endless, the nights shorter than they should be, and yet every small moment, the smile that spreads across his face, the…
Disclaimer: This is a guest post. The views expressed here are those of the contributor. The invisible pressure on midwives Midwives are the quiet backbone of maternity care. For older mums, their role is even more critical, reducing pre-term births,…
Reclaiming my post-baby body over 40 Becoming a mother in your 40s brings a distinct set of challenges, not least the physical changes that accompany pregnancy and childbirth. In the months following Cyrus’s birth, I have confronted a body that…
Parenting after 40 is often framed as a test of endurance. Balancing work, household responsibilities, and caring for a young child leaves little room for calm. Yet in our home, my husband and I have discovered a simple routine that…