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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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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


Do you ever feel like you're being watched?
Have you heard of social cooling? It's all about that horrible feeling that you are being watched when you are on social media or online. It forces us to curate a life online but not in a relaxed natural kind of way. It's about what you show to the world on social media and how we change our behaviour accordingly. It's the glossy stuff with carefully edited photos and making sure that only show the glamours things, compared to how your life really is and probably more impor

Fiona McKinna
Sep 22, 20244 min read


10 Revolutionary Norwegian Inventions That Changed the World
Norway has more to offer the world than vikings, lutefisk and brown cheese. Here are some of the most amazing Norwegian inventions

Fiona McKinna
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Blåbærsuppe (blueberry soup)
A simple and very traditionally Nordic way of serving berries. After a day in the forest blåbærsuppe is the perfect snack

Fiona McKinna
Aug 14, 20242 min read


A Story of Friendship and Enduring Love
A story of love, sisterhood and lifelong friendship between the most unexpected of creatures.

Fiona McKinna
Aug 11, 20245 min read


Velkommen august, Welcome August
Velkommen august, welcome August! Let's look forward to what the month has to offer in its gentle way here in the Nordics

Fiona McKinna
Aug 1, 20243 min read


Bring some hygge magic to your next adventure
Hygge is something we can bring with us everywhere we go, even on camping trips. I have some tips to make your next trip extra cosy

Fiona McKinna
Jul 26, 20244 min read


What can I do with all these zucchini!!!!
Zucchini are not just for leaving on your neighbours' doorsteps in the night! I have 3 fab reasons why you should grow and eat them

Fiona McKinna
Jul 12, 20244 min read


Velvære, Nordic mental wellbeing
The Nordics is well known for promoting a balanced lifestyle both physically and mentally, but how can we bring that into our own lives

Fiona McKinna
Jul 1, 20246 min read


Midsummer traditions in Scandinavia
Midsummer in Scandinavia is magical to say the least and each country celebrates in a slightly different way

Fiona McKinna
Jun 17, 20246 min read


An unexpected passing....
There are moments in life when we feel loss more than others, but we can look at it in a different way to simply a huge loss.

Fiona McKinna
Jun 9, 20244 min read


What is a Norwegian Confirmation?
In April, May and June the churches are full of people in national dress celebrating confirmations. This old tradition is a coming of age

Fiona McKinna
Jun 3, 20244 min read


Velkommen Juni, Welcome June
Welcome June, the most beautiful of the months in the Nordics. The flowers are out, there are endless celebrations and the sun is shining

Fiona McKinna
Jun 1, 20242 min read


7 reasons to keep chickens
Hens are not only producers of eggs but great pets to share our lives with. Here are 7 great reasons to keep hens yourself

Fiona McKinna
May 31, 20245 min read


The Seter (Norwegian summer farm)
Seters are Nordic summer farms are a unique piece of Nordic tradition that is sadly dying out.

Fiona McKinna
May 26, 20245 min read


What is Norwegian brunost or brown cheese?
Brunost or brown cheese is a Norwegian icon, but it can be an unusual flavour when you first try it.

Fiona McKinna
May 20, 20244 min read


Gratulerer med dagen, Norge! Happy birthday Norway!
Gratulerer med dagen, Norway! Happy birthday Norway! Join me on a photo tour of the 17 May celebration in my village in southern Norway.

Fiona McKinna
May 17, 20242 min read


Simple and delicious sorrel soup (Engsyre suppe)
Early in the spring and summer sorrel is at it's best. It's an ancient vegetable and we don't use much now, but it's delicious!

Fiona McKinna
May 15, 20243 min read


How to decorate for a Syttende Mai celebration
The best Norwegian decor comes out for Norway's national day on 17 May, but it's also a chance to make our space look great for the summer

Fiona McKinna
May 12, 20247 min read


Velkommen Mai, Welcome May
May is a beautiful month in the Nordics with not only longer days and warmth, but celebrations that go on through the month

Fiona McKinna
May 1, 20243 min read
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