Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna

Sometimes even simple changes can make a difference to our lives and in my time living in Norway I have noticed a few things that have made really positive changes in my life.  In this episode I share 5 simple ways that you can add some Nordic routine to your life.  They are all easy to implement and the great news is that you can start today, right now in fact!

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Boring doesn't have to be...well... boring.  It has a hidden power to it that takes a bit of digging to find.  It can bring security and comfort.  Let me tell you more..

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God jul fra Norge, Merry Christmas from Norway.

Join me on a little journey through a Nordic Christmas as I paint you a picture of what Christmas is like in Norway with it's snow, pine trees and cosy winters.

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Nordic Christmases are as magical as you would imagine with snowy scenes, the smells of spices and hot gløgg and all the beautiful Christmas decor you would expect.  But we don't need to live in the Nordics to bring some Nordic festive feel to our own lives.  Let me give you some ideas to bring that into your own festivities.   

If you are struggling to get outside over the winter, I have a couple of things that might help:

Friluftsliv: The Nordic Art of Loving the Outdoors
Loving Winter Like You're Nordic course

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You might think that knitting is for grandmas, but I can assure you that knitting in the Nordics is something that is very much alive and well!  Join me for a journey through Norwegian knitting culture as we look at it's origins from the 1500s right up to the present day and the most popular and recognisable pattern, the Marius

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Winter can be a daunting time for many people, but somehow everyone in the Nordics seems to look forward to it.  So what is the secret to enjoying and embracing winter like you're Nordic?

If you want to learn how to truly embrace winter like you're Norwegian then take a look at my Loving Winter Like You're Nordic course  -  https://payhip.com/b/ePrCW

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The Nordic schooling system is often hailed as being one of the best in the world, but is it really like?

My youngest daughter recently started kindergarten in our small village in Norway and I have been really impressed with it, so I thought it would be informative and interesting to share our experiences of a Norwegian kindergarten.

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In the Nordic countries and Scandinavia keeping traditions and skills alive is very important and because of this there is a deep appreciation of craftsmanship.  Knitting, carving and ancient skills that have been passed down through generations and link us to the past are held in high regard and as such people who have these skills are well paid and able in their turn to train the next generation of artisans.

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Friluftsliv is such a huge part of life in the Nordics.  It means outdoor living, but it is so much more than just getting outside.  It's all about taking care of our mental and physical wellbeing by being outside in nature and enjoying all the benefits that has to offer to us.

But why even bother?  Let me give you a few reasons to get some Nordic friluftsliv into your own life

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As we head into autumn in the northern hemisphere we want to create cosy, welcoming homes ready for the colder days of winter.  Lighting is something that can make us feel instantly warm and cosy, or conversely cold and uncomfortable.  
This is where the art of hygge lighting comes in...

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