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.

Fiona McKinna

Oct 213 min read

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

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Nordic Easter traditions you may not have heard of

Fiona McKinna

Mar 184 min read

Nordic Easter traditions you may not have heard of

Easter is a time for slowing down a little in the Nordics and enjoying the arrival of spring with some more unusual traditions and habits

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Fredagskos, Friday cosiness Nordic style

Fiona McKinna

Mar 44 min read

Fredagskos, Friday cosiness Nordic style

Fredagskos is the unique Nordic way of celebrating the end of the week. It's simple, intentional and cosy and it's an easy habit to embrace

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Fiona McKinna

Feb 194 min read

Ut på tur, Getting Outside on Sundays

Getting outside once a week is a wonderful Nordic habit to adopt and you will be in good company - most of Norway is "ut på tur" too

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Fiona McKinna

Feb 117 min read

How to dress for the winter

Being dressed right in the winter is essential for enjoying ourselves outside. Let me show you how we dress for winter outside in Norway

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 307 min read

How to eat a healthy Nordic diet

The Nordic diet is often hailed as being healthy and it's very easy to introduce some Nordic habits into your own diet with my tips.

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 285 min read

What are Norwegian ski resorts like?

Norwegian ski resorts are rather different to the famous resorts of the European Alps. What can you expect at a Norwegian ski resort?

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Fiona McKinna

Jan 53 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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A Typical Norwegian Christmas Celebration

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 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

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

Oct 20, 20233 min read

What is a Norwegian Kindergarten Like?

Nordic kindergartens are something very different to many other countries. Would you like to know what makes them so unique?

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How having Two Chronic, Incurable Diseases Has Made Me Healthier

Fiona McKinna

Aug 18, 20236 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.

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Fiona McKinna

Aug 11, 20232 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?

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Fiona McKinna

Aug 4, 20233 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

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10 Ways My Life is Better Living the Nordic Way

Fiona McKinna

Jun 2, 20234 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

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What is it like to be pregnant and have a baby in Norway?

Fiona McKinna

May 26, 20235 min read

What is it like to be pregnant and have a baby in Norway?

Having a baby can be nerve-racking and especially if it's not your home country. Let me tell you about having a baby in Norway

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5 Ways to Cultivate Health the Nordic Way

Fiona McKinna

Apr 25, 20233 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?

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Fiona McKinna

Mar 10, 20233 min read

5 Reasons to Live in Norway

For so long Norway has been somewhere many people would love to live. But why? Let me share my 5 big reasons

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