Living a Nordic Life

Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.

From my home in southern Norway I'd love to share my Nordic lifestyle, cooking and surroundings with you, and show you how I have discovered that you don't need to live in Norway to enjoy and embrace a Nordic lifestyle and way of living.

What is it like to be pregnant and have a baby in Norway?

Fiona McKinna

3 days ago
5 min

What is it like to be pregnant and have a baby in Norway?

Having a baby can be nerve-racking and especially if it's not your home country. Let me tell you about having a baby in Norway

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5 Ways to Cultivate Health the Nordic Way

Fiona McKinna

Apr 25
3 min

5 Ways to Cultivate Health the Nordic Way

The Nordic countries are famous for good health so how can we welcome that into our own lives?

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Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend

Fiona McKinna

Apr 15
4 min

Apricot Frangipane Tart, A Simple Luxury for the Weekend

Apricot frangipane tart is a delicious sweet tart with a crisp pastry case, almondy filling and soft, glazed apricots. Simple luxury!

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Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

Fiona McKinna

Apr 6
3 min

Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

Kvikklunsj bars, chocolate and orange! The perfect Norwegian combo, that shouts the outdoors, hikes, Easter and some classic Nordic treats

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Fiona McKinna

Apr 2
3 min

Hanging Egg Shells, Simple Easter Decor

I love simple crafts and I especially love Easter decor. This simple Easter decor is such a pretty & sustainable way to reuse your eggshells

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Fiona McKinna

Mar 17
3 min

Loff, Traditional Norwegian White Loaf

The cosy luxury of freshly baked bread is really special. This Norwegian classic is simple, traditional and delicious.

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Fiona McKinna

Mar 10
3 min

5 Reasons to Live in Norway

For so long Norway has been somewhere many people would love to live. But why? Let me share my 5 big reasons

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Fiona McKinna

Mar 1
3 min

Authentic Nordic living, your way

I love our FB Living a Nordic Life group and it's great if you want to explore a little, but if you want to delve deeper you will love this.

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Fiona McKinna

Feb 8
3 min

Is Nordic Living Right for me?

Is Nordic living right for me? That's a pretty broad question, but a perfectly valid one and one I'd like to help you answer...

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 25
5 min

It's been a HELL WEEK, and here's why

It's been a Hell Week! All thanks to mental trainer and author Erik Bertrand Larssen. Let me tell you why...

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 18
6 min

What is school like in Norway?

Would you like to know what school is like in Norway? Let me share some of my own experiences as a parent of 3 kids at school in Norway

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 6
3 min

How We Live a Simple Nordic Life

Let me invite you into my life for a few minutes as I tell you how we live a little more simply and Nordicly and enjoy the simple luxuries

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