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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.
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How having Two Chronic, Incurable Diseases Has Made Me Healthier
That's one of the craziest things I have ever written, but it's also very true. It motivated me to change my lifestyle for the better.
Fiona McKinna
Aug 18, 20236 min read
The Norwegian Breakfast
What do you normally eat for breakfast? Maybe it's more Nordic than you realise. Would you like to see what we eat for breakfast in Norway?
Fiona McKinna
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Less Vanilla, More Salted Liquorice
A recent blog post about weird foods that are eaten in Norway got me thinking about how we shouldn't strive to be the same as everyone else
Fiona McKinna
Aug 4, 20233 min read
Weird food that is eaten in Norway
Weird food is a matter of opinion, right? One person's weird is another's delicious. So what unusual food can we find in Norway?
Fiona McKinna
Jul 11, 20234 min read
5 Simple Ways to Add some Nordic Routine
If you are looking to add a bit of Nordic routine to your life, then these 5 simple and easy ways are for you
Fiona McKinna
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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
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!
Fiona McKinna
Apr 15, 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
Loff, Traditional Norwegian White Loaf
The cosy luxury of freshly baked bread is really special. This Norwegian classic is simple, traditional and delicious.
Fiona McKinna
Mar 17, 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
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