As a parent it's nerve-wracking when your child starts school, but even more so when it's in another country.  This is episode is for everyone who feels that way (and those who don't).  Maybe you have just moved to Norway and are wondering what school will be like for your little one, or perhaps you are a teacher yourself and want to know, or maybe you are just curious.  

Join me in this episode as I share what the start of 1st grade is like for children and parents.  It's not as frightening as it might seem!

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In Norway there is a special word for the cosiness before Christmas.  It's called førjulshygge and it's taken very seriously.  Join me in this episode as I take you on journey to a Norwegian Christmas market and the very essence of what førjulshygge means.

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The Nordic primstav or runic calendar is an iconic piece of Norwegian cultural history.  Although no longer in use it still has a profound influence on every day life in Norway and the special days that are celebrated throughout the year.

Want to know more?  Join me in this episode to learn about the history of the primstav and what it means today.

To learn even more and to follow my own journey through the primstav year, take a look at my website - www.livinganordiclife.com/primstav

For about the primstav in Norwegian - www.snl.no/primstav

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In a busy, pressured and technology filled world, simple living seems ever more appealing.  We don't need to completely strip away our lifestyles to achieve more simplicity (and happiness) in our lives.  In this episode we look at the easy ways in which you can embrace a simpler life and find fulfillment and joy in the every day.

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Unless you live in a tropical climate, winter is something we can't avoid.  But we don't need to dread it and endure it.  In the Nordics people actually look forward to winter!  
In this episode I share some ways in which you can not only get through winter with a smile, but even enjoy it.

If you are ready to embrace winter like you are Nordic and make the most of it rather than count the days until spring I have some things to help you:

Loving Winter Like You're Nordic Course
www.livinganordiclife.com/loving-winter-course

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Autumn is a magical time when it's perfect to be outside and making the most of the coller weather before winter arrives.

Lots of us love autumn, but what happen when we run out of ideas to keep ourselves entertained?  I have 17 simple or free autumn activities that you are going to love.

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You might not instantly think of the Nordic countries when you think of coffee culture, but they are the biggest coffee drinkers in the world.

Join me to explore the Scandinavian coffee culture, how to drink it and why you will never find a pumpkin iced latte here.

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The harryhandel is a bit of modern Norwegian culture that you might not have heard of if you don't live in Norway or Sweden.  Join me in this episode for a light-hearted look at the "harry".

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Foraging can be an enormous amount of fun and really rewarding.  Not only does it get us outside into the fresh air, but we learn new skills, learn about our environment and follow the seasons.

Let me inspire you to start a new hobby of one of life's simple pleasures - foraging.

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Den utedo or the Norwegian outside toilet is a slightly mysterious looking and rather cute building, but it also has a great deal of history and is an important part of Norwegian culture.  Join me as we take a lighthearted look at the "utedo"

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