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.

Summer on the southern Norwegian Coast

Join me for a little Scandinavian escapism and a journey along the southern coast of Norway

Fiona McKinna

Jun 16, 20233 min read

The Harryhandel, some Modern Norwegian culture

I want to tell you about a bit of modern Norwegian culture that you have probably never heard of unless you live in Norway or Sweden. ...

Fiona McKinna

Jun 9, 20233 min read

10 Ways My Life is Better Living the Nordic Way

When I moved to Norway I had no idea that simple Nordic habits would change my life forever. These are the 10 ways my life has changed

Fiona McKinna

Jun 2, 20234 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

May 26, 20235 min read

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?

Fiona McKinna

Apr 25, 20233 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Apr 6, 20233 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Apr 2, 20233 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Mar 10, 20233 min read

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...

Fiona McKinna

Feb 8, 20233 min read

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...

Fiona McKinna

Jan 25, 20235 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Jan 18, 20236 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Jan 6, 20233 min read

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2022

2022 has shown me just how important Nordic living and simple living is to my readers and so I want to share my most read posts of the year.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 30, 20221 min read

Learning to Love Winter (or at least not to hate it!)

Why I needed to learn to love winter even though at times I just wanted to hibernate.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 29, 20223 min read

10 Myths About Nordic Living

Nordic living and hygge are often confused, and there are many things said about Nordic living. I'm here to dispel those myths

Fiona McKinna

Dec 26, 20224 min read

The Julebukk (The Christmas Goat)

The julebukk or Christmas goat is a strange creature you will see around in Scandinavia in December....

Fiona McKinna

Dec 5, 20222 min read

The Hot Chocolate That Upset So Many People

Who would have thought that a hot chocolate recipe could upset people and cause such divisiveness. Well, let me tell you about it...

Fiona McKinna

Nov 25, 20223 min read

Our Scandinavian Chicken Coop Reveal

Our bespoke Norwegian chicken coop reveal from start to finish. From our initial concept, design and build to the finished coop.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 7, 20223 min read

Norwegian Knitting Culture: Alive and Thriving

Knitting and the Nordics are two things that go together. Did you know there is a rich history of knitting culture here?

Fiona McKinna

Sep 16, 20226 min read

The Art of Hygge Lighting

Hygge starts at home. Making a cosy home can bring so much peace in our lives and lighting plays a huge part in that. Read more...

Fiona McKinna

Sep 6, 20223 min read

Living a Nordic Life

Summer on the southern Norwegian Coast

The Harryhandel, some Modern Norwegian culture

10 Ways My Life is Better Living the Nordic Way

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

5 Ways to Cultivate Health the Nordic Way

Kvikklunsjkake med Appelsin (Kvikklunsj Cake with Orange)

Hanging Egg Shells, Simple Easter Decor

5 Reasons to Live in Norway

Is Nordic Living Right for me?

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

What is school like in Norway?

How We Live a Simple Nordic Life

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2022

Learning to Love Winter (or at least not to hate it!)

10 Myths About Nordic Living

The Julebukk (The Christmas Goat)

The Hot Chocolate That Upset So Many People

Our Scandinavian Chicken Coop Reveal

Norwegian Knitting Culture: Alive and Thriving

The Art of Hygge Lighting

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