Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna

In this episode of Living a Nordic Life, we explore one of the most beloved Nordic sayings: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” From rain-soaked autumn days to icy winter mornings, the Nordic approach to the outdoors is simple — nature is not something to avoid, but something to embrace.

We’ll talk about how this mindset transforms everyday life, why going outside in all seasons matters so deeply here, and how you can bring a little of that resilient, joyful outdoor spirit into your own routine — no matter where you live.

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UK - Friluftsliv: How to love the outdoors like you're Nordic: Amazon.co.uk: McKinna, Fiona: 9798858660064: Books

US - Friluftsliv: How to love the outdoors like you're Nordic: McKinna, Fiona: 9798858660064: Amazon.com: Books

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Life can be pretty hectic whether we like it or not, but taking back some control can be simple and easy.  One of the ways we can be better organised and make life simpler is with some weekly menu planning.  It doesn't have to be boring with these easy-to-implement tips you can take the stress out of preparing meals and stop wondering "what's for dinner".

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The middle of August is the start of the new school year in Norway.  It's a time of excitement and a few nerves, but before school starts we have to get some supplies in.  Join me in this episode as I discuss what my three children need for school.

Hilsen fra Fiona

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All throughout the whole of Norway in April, May and June you will people celebrating in a very traditional way.  It's all part of the "konfirmasjon" or confirmation, an ancient rite of passage for 15 year olds.

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Why are people in Scandinavia and the Nordics so happy?  There are lots of factors that contribute to happiness and wellbeing in these countries.  Let's explore why and how they make people here so happy and how we can embrace that in our own lives.

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Creating an edible garden or kitchen garden is incredibly rewarding and it's fun to replant every year, but for something more sustainable that will produce year after year, perennials are a game changer.  Perennials are plants that keep going year after year as they get older.  They are a wonderful addition to any edible garden.  Listen to this episode for some inspiration to get started growing edible perennials.

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Midsummer and the celebrations around it are a big deal in the Nordics.  We love to throw a party and celebrate the longest day of the year.  It's a beautiful season with long, long days, warm sun and an abundance of flowers and foliage.  In this episode I share the ways in which you ca have your own Nordic midsummer celebration wherever you are in the world.

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It's high summer in the Nordics and we like to make the most of the long day and warm weather.  Let's take a virtual trip out to a special place and spend the day as we would in Norway when the days are long and the sun shining and we have the chance to get away from civilisation and be in nature

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We are under constant bombardment from social media, magazines, and TV programs to be more and more perfect.  It's exhausting!!  Not to mention terrible for our mental health.  But did you know that you are allowed to be less than perfect?  There are no rules about being perfect and you are fabulous just as you are.  In this episode we explore why trying to be perfect is not ideal and how we can accept ourselves as we are.

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If you have a longing to visit Scandinavian and experience true Scandinavian culture, but you simply can't get there right now, this episode is for you.  You don't need to travel to Scandinavia to enjoy some Scandinavian culture.  In the US there are some cities that are so Scandinavian that you believe that you are Sweden or Norway, or even Finland.

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