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.

Nordic Easter traditions you may not have heard of

Easter is a time for slowing down a little in the Nordics and enjoying the arrival of spring with some more unusual traditions and habits

Fiona McKinna

Mar 18, 20244 min read

Påskekrim! A Norwegian crime fest

Påskekrim or Easter crime is a strange celebration of crime in Norway that happens over Easter, but it's not what you think...

Fiona McKinna

Mar 15, 20244 min read

The Norwegian love of cross-country skiing

Everyone knows that Norwegians love to ski and they seem to be born to it. There are some things about it that might surprise you

Fiona McKinna

Mar 10, 20244 min read

Fredagskos, Friday cosiness Nordic style

Fredagskos is the unique Nordic way of celebrating the end of the week. It's simple, intentional and cosy and it's an easy habit to embrace

Fiona McKinna

Mar 4, 20244 min read

Velkommen mars

Velkommen mars! Welcome March and the first spring month. There is lots to look forward to in the Nordics this month as we embrace spring

Fiona McKinna

Mar 1, 20243 min read

Solskinnsboller (Sunshine buns) for Soloppgang on Svalvard

Every year as the sun appears over the horizon the residents of Svalbard celebrate in a unique way

Fiona McKinna

Mar 1, 20244 min read

New skills to learn for a creative year

Learning new skills gives us a wonderful feeling of achievement and fulfillment and even better if they are useful and traditional crafts

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Feb 25, 20244 min read

Ut på tur, Getting Outside on Sundays

Getting outside once a week is a wonderful Nordic habit to adopt and you will be in good company - most of Norway is "ut på tur" too

Fiona McKinna

Feb 19, 20244 min read

How to dress for the winter

Being dressed right in the winter is essential for enjoying ourselves outside. Let me show you how we dress for winter outside in Norway

Fiona McKinna

Feb 11, 20247 min read

Nostalgia, the secret hygge ingredient

Nostalgia has been proven to raise our moods and make us feel good. Is this one of the Nordic countries' secrets to happiness?

Fiona McKinna

Feb 5, 20246 min read

Velkommen Februar

February is a month of looking for signs of spring in the Nordics, but also enjoying some indulgences and making our homes cosy.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 1, 20243 min read

How to eat a healthy Nordic diet

The Nordic diet is often hailed as being healthy and it's very easy to introduce some Nordic habits into your own diet with my tips.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 30, 20247 min read

Tomatsuppe med egg og makaroni (tomato soup with macaroni and egg)

This simple and delicious toma soup has an unusual addition that Norwegians find familiar and I know you will love.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 19, 20242 min read

Do Scandinavians wear shoes inside?

Do Scandinavians really always take their shoes off? It's a hot debate and if you are visiting Scandinavia it's definitely worth knowing

Fiona McKinna

Jan 15, 20243 min read

How we cope with winter in Norway

Winter can feel like it never ends, but people in the Nordics have ways to cope and enjoy it. In my article I share ways that you can too

Fiona McKinna

Jan 14, 20245 min read

Karamellpudding (Norwegian creme caramel)

Karamellpudding is a simple, delicious Norwegian dessert that is a classic of the dessert table at nearly every event.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 10, 20243 min read

What can Nordic Habits Do for You?

There are habits that people in the Nordics use all the time to embrace a life of simple, happy intention that we can all do wherever we are

Fiona McKinna

Jan 5, 20243 min read

Velkommen Januar

Velkommen januar! Welcome January, a new month and new year. Let's look at what this month will bring on the blog

Fiona McKinna

Jan 1, 20243 min read

The Beauty of Simple Pleasures

Simple pleasures or simple luxuries are something we can all learn to embrace. It means loving the simple things that we have in our lives.

Fiona McKinna

Jan 1, 20244 min read