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.

How to Make a Juleappelsin (Orange Pomander)

Juleappelsin or orange pomanders are very traditional Christmas decoration from Medieval times. They are really fun and easy to make.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 10, 20233 min read

Nordic Jul Traditions

Let's take a closer look at some Nordic yuletide celebrations that are not so well known that we can include in our lives

Fiona McKinna

Dec 4, 20236 min read

Lille Lørdag, Celebrating the Middle of the Week

Appreciating the simple things we have in our lives can raise our level of happiness. Lille Lørdag is one of those ways of celebratiing

Fiona McKinna

Nov 20, 20234 min read

The Simple Luxury of Homemade Yoghurt

Making your own yoghurt is simple and rewarding and can be done with just 2 ingredients.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 15, 20233 min read

This was Norway's Biggest Whaling Town

Sandefjord in Vestfold is my closest town and has an intriguing history and claim to fame.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 12, 20236 min read

What is Nordic living?

Nordic living is different for each of us but there are some aspects of it that are the same the region over.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 6, 20237 min read

5 Simple Nordic Ways to Make Life Happier

Life in the Nordics is generally very happy and there are simple ways that everyday things are appreciated and valued.

Fiona McKinna

Oct 28, 20233 min read

Potetsuppe fra Telemark (Telemark Potato Soup)

Soup is the food of autumn and what could be more delicious that a hearty of bowl of silky, creamy potato and leek soup from Telemark

Fiona McKinna

Oct 4, 20232 min read

Simple Bread Roll Recipe

Bread is one of life's simple luxuries and no more so than homemade bread straight from the oven. Simple is best just like this recipe.

Fiona McKinna

Sep 8, 20232 min read

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.

Fiona McKinna

Aug 18, 20236 min read

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?

Fiona McKinna

Aug 11, 20232 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Aug 4, 20233 min read

5 Simple Ways to Add some Nordic Routine

If you are looking to add a bit of Nordic routine to your life, then these 5 simple and easy ways are for you

Fiona McKinna

Jun 30, 20233 min read

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

Fiona McKinna

Jun 2, 20234 min read

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?

Fiona McKinna

Apr 25, 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

Fiona McKinna

Apr 2, 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.

Fiona McKinna

Mar 17, 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...

Fiona McKinna

Feb 8, 20233 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...

Fiona McKinna

Jan 25, 20235 min read