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Living a Nordic Life
Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.
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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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Fiona McKinna
Apr 2, 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
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 17, 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.
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 10, 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
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 8, 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...
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 25, 20235 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...
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 18, 20236 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
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 6, 20233 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
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 30, 20221 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.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 29, 20223 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.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 26, 20224 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
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 5, 20222 min read
The Julebukk (The Christmas Goat)
The julebukk or Christmas goat is a strange creature you will see around in Scandinavia in December....
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 25, 20223 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...
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Norwegian Hot Chocolate Recipe from 1875
Let me introduce you to the most delicious, decadent cup of Norwegian hot chocolate you are ever going to find
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 15, 20225 min read
Key Equipment in the Nordic Kitchen
If you are preparing yourself for some rewarding Nordic baking you will love my list of key items for the Nordic cook and kitchen
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 11, 20223 min read
Bollefrikassé (Meatball Fricassée)
Bollefrikasse is a traditional and comforting autumn dish in Norway and one that is easy to make with seasonal autumn produce.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 7, 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.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 1, 20223 min read
5 Ingredient Pumpkin Lemon Curd
Once Halloween is over, you don't need to throw your pumpkin out. This 5 ingredient recipe will make a star out of your pumpkin again.
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 28, 20223 min read
My Nordic Belgian Waffles
Cold and foggy autumn mornings are just begging for the warmth and comfort of a waffle topped with something decadent. Hygge on a plate!
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 23, 20223 min read
My Secret Apple Cake Recipe
Autumn is apple season and time to fill the kitchen with the warm smells of baking cakes and cinnamon for Norwegian Epledagen (apple day).
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 16, 20226 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?
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