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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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How to Throw a Nordic Midsummer Party
Midsummer in the Nordics is a magical time of year with long days and an abundance of flowers. It's also a time for special celebrations
Fiona McKinna
5 days ago4 min read
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Unlocking the Secrets to Embracing a Simple Nordic Lifestyle
In our fast-paced, modern world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the clutter and chaos of daily life. The Nordic countries have long...
Fiona McKinna
Jun 85 min read
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Jonsokblom: The Red Campion Flower and Its Enigmatic Traditions in Nordic Cultures
Jonsokblom or red campion is a common flower in Norway. It holds lots of significance in Nordic cultures and especially at Midsummer
Fiona McKinna
Jun 24 min read
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Velkommen juni! Welcome June!
Welcome June in the Nordics, the first summer month and a month of joy, long days and beautiful traditions
Fiona McKinna
Jun 12 min read
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What is slow living
Slow living is nothing new, although many people are only just realising how wonderful it is. It's a chance to make the most of our lives, reduce stress and enjoy moments of hygge in a fast paced and material focussed world.
Fiona McKinna
May 113 min read
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Escape Info Overload: Your Stress-Free Guide
I had quite the day a few weeks ago. I was working quietly doing some accounting and writing articles and I thought it would a...
Fiona McKinna
May 55 min read
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Unlock the Secret Power of To-Do Lists
To do lists have power! They are great to keep us focussed and on track in a simple and gentle way
Fiona McKinna
May 54 min read
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How to make life easier with menu planning
Deciding what to cook each day can be a boring job, but with a little simple planning and these tips you can make it fun and easy.
Fiona McKinna
May 24 min read
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Hygge: Daily Joy in Simple Pleasures
Hygge is the Danish concept of enjoying every day life. But how do we embrace that in our lives if we don't live in the Nordics? Let me show you how
Fiona McKinna
Apr 215 min read
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10 Ways to Make Life Lovely
What if I told you that you didn't need to spend time wishing your life was like someone else's? You already have a lovely life right now
Fiona McKinna
Jan 104 min read
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You Don't Need to be Perfect
Life is not perfect and you don't need to be either. Despite what we see on social media you are enough as you are. Let me tell you why
Fiona McKinna
Jan 63 min read
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The Secret of Lagom: The art of Embracing Just the Right Amount
Lagom, how to have not too little, but not too much. The Swedes seem to do it effortlessly, and so can you wherver you are in the world
Fiona McKinna
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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Elevate Your Dining with Linen Tableware
Linen table ware is a beautiful simple luxury that we can enjoy everyday and can elevate our daily dining to something special
Fiona McKinna
Nov 29, 20244 min read
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How to Have Some Winter Nordic Hygge
As winter approaches it's time to think about embracing hygge and making our lives more cosy.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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How to Start Embracing a Simpler Life
In this pressured and busy world, simple living is becoming ever more appealing. How do we start to live a simpler life? Let me show you
Fiona McKinna
Nov 1, 20246 min read
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5 Recipes for Flavoured Butter to Elevate Every Meal
Flavoured butters are a wonderful, easy way to elevate a simple meal into something special. We can make them ahead and freeze them too.
Fiona McKinna
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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The Cosy Beauty of Swedish Fika
We have all heard of fika, but what exactly is it, and how can we bring this beloved Swedish tradition into our own lives
Fiona McKinna
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Byggrynsgrøt (Wholegrain Barley Porridge)
Porridge has always been a favourite dish in the Nordics from the time of the vikings until now.
Fiona McKinna
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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How to Infuse Your Life with Unbeatable Nordic Energy
The Nordics is place filled with gentle and powerful energy and positivity. We can bring that into our lives wherever we are in the world
Fiona McKinna
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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Why you should have friends of all ages
Friendships between different age group and different generations can bring special gifts to our lives that last with us forever.
Fiona McKinna
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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