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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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Essential Nordic Lifestyle Ideals Explained Quickly
Whay are people in the Nordics so happy? You can be like that too with some simple of these simple Nordic lifestyle ideals.
Fiona McKinna
15 minutes ago5 min read
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What Do Norwegians Eat at Easter?
Every country has it's special dish for celebratory days and as you know in the Nordics, a celebration is a perfect excuse to indulge a...
Fiona McKinna
2 days ago3 min read
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14 April is Sommerdag on the Nordic Primstav
The 14th April is a significant day on the Nordic runic calendar. It's the time to turn to the summer months and look forward to warm days
Fiona McKinna
5 days ago2 min read
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Nordic Wisdom: the Holistic Approach to Women's Health
Nordic health has been a focus for many people recently as it emphasises the whole body i a healthy holistic way.
Fiona McKinna
Apr 116 min read
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Easter Marzipan: A Surprising Scandinavian Tradition!
Marzipan is a favourite treat in Scandinavia and Easter is a time to indulge a little in a tradition that is a little surprising
Fiona McKinna
Apr 74 min read
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Velkommen april, Welcome April
It's a simple joy to find ourselves in the months leading up to summer. It comes so suddenly it feels in the Nordics. One moment we have...
Fiona McKinna
Apr 12 min read
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Why keeping your distance matters more in Nordic culture
Giving one another space in the Nordics is a really important part of the culture. It shows respect and thought for others.
Fiona McKinna
Mar 234 min read
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Sisu: How to Have True Finnish Resilience
Sisu is the very essence of Finnishness. It conveys a resilience and bravery in the face of adversity that we can all benefit from
Fiona McKinna
Mar 173 min read
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Six US Cities Where Scandinavian Culture Thrives
Scandinavian culture is not only important to those living in Scandinavia, but also in te US. Here are six cities in the US where it thrive
Fiona McKinna
Mar 95 min read
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Ready or Not, Here Comes the Nordic Spring
March is the first spring month in the Nordics and one we eagerly anticipate. Long winter days begin to warm up and the snow melts
Fiona McKinna
Mar 35 min read
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Velkommen mars
March is the first spring month in the Nordics and a time of joy, rebirth and growth
Fiona McKinna
Mar 13 min read
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Funny Norwegian Phrases to Brighten Your Day
Every language has it's own idioms and funny expressions, but Norwegian ones are some of the funniest. Can you guess what each one means?
Fiona McKinna
Feb 233 min read
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The Quirky Traditions of Scandinavian Fastelavn: What You Didn't Know
Fastelavn is a joyful and fun celebration throughout the whole of Scandinavia. It's a time to embrace joy before the start of Lent
Fiona McKinna
Feb 175 min read
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How to celebrate your birthday Norwegian style
Norwegians certainly know how to celebrate. Birthdays are organised in a special way, but we can do the same wherever we are in the world.
Fiona McKinna
Feb 95 min read
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Velkommen februar, Welcome February!
February is such a romantic sounding month. It has the promise of an early spring, longer days and the romance of Valentine's Day. In...
Fiona McKinna
Feb 12 min read
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Uncovering the Secrets of Scandinavian Winter Wellness for a Healthier You!
Enjoying winter also means being healthy through it regardless of the weather. Let's look at how Nordic people embrace winter wellness
Fiona McKinna
Jan 204 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 Top Living a Nordic Life Podcasts of 2024
Welcome January and 2025!! At the beginning of the month I usually write an article for my VIP membership readers that focusses on the...
Fiona McKinna
Jan 22 min read
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Romjul, a very Nordic Post-Christmas tradition
Romjul is the relaxing and slow time after Christmas, but before New Year. In the Nordics it's marked in a special way
Fiona McKinna
Dec 27, 20244 min read
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