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.

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

Småsuppe, a rustic soup from southern Norway

Småsuppe is a rustic and hearty soup from southern Norway. It's incredibly easy to make and is perfect for those cold evenings.

Fiona McKinna

Feb 28, 20243 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

Fiona McKinna

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

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

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

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Recipes of 2023

Simple, traditional recipes have once again been the most popular on the Living a Nordic Life blog for 2023. Which were your favourites?

Fiona McKinna

Dec 30, 20231 min read

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2023

Nordic living and the Nordic countries are as popular now as they have ever been. Let me take you on a recap of LANL top posts of 2023

Fiona McKinna

Dec 29, 20232 min read

The Importance of Traditions

Traditions are a crucial part of anyone's history both family and country and link us to our heritage in important ways

Fiona McKinna

Dec 24, 20234 min read

A Typical Norwegian Christmas Celebration

If you are like me, you love to take a peek into how other cultures celebrate. Let me invite you for a look into how we celebrate Christmas

Fiona McKinna

Dec 18, 20234 min read

Our Nordic Friend the Fjøsnisse (Nordic Barn Gnome)

The fjøsnisse or barn gnome is a secretive little creature that lives on Norwegian farms. At Christmas we show him we appreciate his work

Fiona McKinna

Dec 15, 20232 min read

How to Celebrate Christmas Nordic Style

Christmas in the Nordics is a magical time of snow, beautiful lights and pretty decor. We can bring some of that into our own lives too

Fiona McKinna

Dec 1, 20236 min read

Velkommen Desember

Welcome December! Let's look at what December in the Nordics brings and some of the traditions we'll be exploring more in the month ahead.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 1, 20233 min read

Living a Nordic Life

The Norwegian love of cross-country skiing

Fredagskos, Friday cosiness Nordic style

Velkommen mars

Småsuppe, a rustic soup from southern Norway

New skills to learn for a creative year

Ut på tur, Getting Outside on Sundays

How to dress for the winter

Nostalgia, the secret hygge ingredient

Velkommen Februar

How to eat a healthy Nordic diet

Do Scandinavians wear shoes inside?

How we cope with winter in Norway

What can Nordic Habits Do for You?

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Recipes of 2023

Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2023

The Importance of Traditions

A Typical Norwegian Christmas Celebration

Our Nordic Friend the Fjøsnisse (Nordic Barn Gnome)

How to Celebrate Christmas Nordic Style

Velkommen Desember

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