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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
Jan 15, 20243 min read
Do Scandinavians wear shoes inside?
Do Scandinavians really always take their shoes off? It's a hot debate and if you are visiting Scandinavia it's definitely worth knowing
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 14, 20245 min read
How we cope with winter in Norway
Winter can feel like it never ends, but people in the Nordics have ways to cope and enjoy it. In my article I share ways that you can too
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Karamellpudding (Norwegian creme caramel)
Karamellpudding is a simple, delicious Norwegian dessert that is a classic of the dessert table at nearly every event.
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 5, 20243 min read
What can Nordic Habits Do for You?
There are habits that people in the Nordics use all the time to embrace a life of simple, happy intention that we can all do wherever we are
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 1, 20243 min read
Velkommen Januar
Velkommen januar! Welcome January, a new month and new year. Let's look at what this month will bring on the blog
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 1, 20244 min read
The Beauty of Simple Pleasures
Simple pleasures or simple luxuries are something we can all learn to embrace. It means loving the simple things that we have in our lives.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 30, 20231 min read
Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Recipes of 2023
Simple, traditional recipes have once again been the most popular on the Living a Nordic Life blog for 2023. Which were your favourites?
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2023
Nordic living and the Nordic countries are as popular now as they have ever been. Let me take you on a recap of LANL top posts of 2023
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 24, 20234 min read
The Importance of Traditions
Traditions are a crucial part of anyone's history both family and country and link us to our heritage in important ways
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 18, 20234 min read
A Typical Norwegian Christmas Celebration
If you are like me, you love to take a peek into how other cultures celebrate. Let me invite you for a look into how we celebrate Christmas
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Our Nordic Friend the Fjøsnisse (Nordic Barn Gnome)
The fjøsnisse or barn gnome is a secretive little creature that lives on Norwegian farms. At Christmas we show him we appreciate his work
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 10, 20233 min read
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.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 4, 20236 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
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 1, 20236 min read
How to Celebrate Christmas Nordic Style
Christmas in the Nordics is a magical time of snow, beautiful lights and pretty decor. We can bring some of that into our own lives too
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Velkommen Desember
Welcome December! Let's look at what December in the Nordics brings and some of the traditions we'll be exploring more in the month ahead.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 26, 20234 min read
Nordic TV Series You are Going to Love
Inspiration comes in many forms so why not some inspiring and exciting TV shows from the Nordics. Here are my favourites
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 20, 20234 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
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 15, 20233 min read
The Simple Luxury of Homemade Yoghurt
Making your own yoghurt is simple and rewarding and can be done with just 2 ingredients.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 12, 20236 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.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 6, 20237 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.
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