Why not use a pretty basket
Baskets are not only practical to use, but are pretty. They bring some nostalgia and romance to our lives. So why not use one?
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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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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
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 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
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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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
Jun 30, 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
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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
Apr 2, 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
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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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Fiona McKinna
Feb 8, 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...
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 6, 20233 min read
How We Live a Simple Nordic Life
Let me invite you into my life for a few minutes as I tell you how we live a little more simply and Nordicly and enjoy the simple luxuries
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 30, 20221 min read
Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2022
2022 has shown me just how important Nordic living and simple living is to my readers and so I want to share my most read posts of the year.
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 26, 20224 min read
10 Myths About Nordic Living
Nordic living and hygge are often confused, and there are many things said about Nordic living. I'm here to dispel those myths
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Our Scandinavian Chicken Coop Reveal
Our bespoke Norwegian chicken coop reveal from start to finish. From our initial concept, design and build to the finished coop.
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 30, 20224 min read
Love Autumn Like You're Nordic
Autumn is beauty itself, but I haven't always felt like that. It was not an instant love affair, I had to learn it. Do you feel the same?
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 5, 20225 min read
Shopping in a Norwegian Supermarket
Supermarkets in other countries are always exciting. Would you like to join me on a virtual shopping trip to a Norwegian supermarket?
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 26, 20225 min read
Edvard Munch, A Less Tortured Side to the Artist
Edvard Munch is one of Norway's most celebrated artists for his striking and memorable art. There is much more to him than the Scream
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