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".Get your Living a Nordic Life weekly menu planner here - https://workdrive.zoho.eu/file/9zsjodd0a506767bd425f9df39c4cc804ec3c For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife
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66: Getting Prepared: School Starts Soon in Norway
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 For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife
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65: What is a Norwegian Confirmation?
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. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife
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63: Perennials: A Game Changer for Your Edible Kitchen Garden
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. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife
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62: How to Throw a Nordic Midsummer Party
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. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife
The Living a Nordic Life podcast is dedicated to helping you live a cosier, simpler and more intentional life the Nordic way. Hosted by Fiona McKinna, each episode shows you how to make life simpler, happier and healthier the way people in the Nordics live. From Nordic eating habits, to getting outdoors Nordic style, to Nordic habits that you need in your life. Tune in for inspiration, ideas and encouragement to embrace a simple, cosy and intentional life the Nordic way. Episodes published every other Friday.You can also visit my website for some instant ways to start living the Nordic way. www.livinganordiclife.com and find me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/nordiclife_podcast