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.
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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
- Aug 11
- 2 min
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?
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Fiona McKinna
- Aug 4
- 3 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 2
- 5 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- May 26
- 5 min
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
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 25
- 3 min
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?
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 10
- 3 min
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
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Authentic Nordic living, your way
I love our FB Living a Nordic Life group and it's great if you want to explore a little, but if you want to delve deeper you will love this.
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Fiona McKinna
- Jan 25
- 5 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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 7, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Sep 16, 2022
- 6 min
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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Fiona McKinna
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Fiona McKinna
- Aug 30, 2022
- 4 min
Love Autumn Like You're Nordic
Autumn is beauty itself, but I haven't always felt like that. It was not an instant love affair, I had to learn it. Do you feel the same?
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Fiona McKinna
- Jul 12, 2022
- 3 min
Norway Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know
10 things the travel guides don't tell you about Norway and Norwegian culture.
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