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Send us a Text Message.In the late summer and early autumn the forests in Norway are full not only of berries, but berry pickers. It can be a bit of a surprise for those of us not born to it, but the annual berry picking trip is embraced with
Send us a Text Message.I am a firm advocate of keeping hens, but it's for more than simply to collect eggs. They offer us so many things including a wonderful benefit to our mental health. So if you are considering keeping chickens and not qu
Send us a Text Message.Nostalgia has a special way of raising our level of happiness and we don't even have to have experienced something to appreciate the nostalgia For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.c
Send us a Text Message.Nordic conversations are not quite the same as conversations we might have elsewhere. There are some subtle differences that you might miss if you weren't looking for them but I am going to share a few with you in this e
Send us a Text Message.17 May is Norway's national day and after Christmas is probably the biggest celebration of the year for Norwegians. It's taken very seriously with parades, parties and nationwide festivities.But you don't have to live in
Send us a Text Message.Hyttelivet or cabin life is an integral part of the Nordic life. Many people in Norway have access to a cabin either as owners or a family cabin and they are often in fairly remote areas. Hyttelivet is not just about sp
Send us a Text Message.Nordic schools are often hailed as being the best in the world and they are certainly ver good, but as a new parent in te Nordics (or one arriving from another country) what can you expect to find in a Norwegian school?
Send us a Text Message.Easter in the Nordics is a time of longer days, shorter evenings and some more unusual traditions that you might not expect like "påskekrim" or Easter crime. And no it's not a crazy festival of crime as you might at firs
Send us a Text Message.After a long, dark winter the promise of spring is pretty exciting in the Nordics. And it's really embraced with gentle enthusiasm. The slight warmth from the sun is never wasted and you will find that normally reserved
Send us a Text Message.The Nordic diet and way of eating has been popular for many years and there are lots of different resources showing us how to do it. But how do people eat here in the Nordics everyday? I invite into my life for a glimps
Send us a Text Message.So many of us enjoy gardening as a way to slow down and be more intentional and it's even more rewarding if we can grow something to eat. In this episode I am joined by guests Ines & Eric Batterton from My Nordic Garden
Send us a Text Message.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 y
Send us a Text Message.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.. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic L
Send us a Text Message.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. For more Nord
Send us a Text Message.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
Send us a Text Message.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
Send us a Text Message.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
Send us a Text Message.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 w
Send us a Text Message.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
Send us a Text Message.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 natu
Send us a Text Message.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 u
Send us a Text Message.No, not an actual law but a secret code of "rules" that influences every part of Nordic life from the way we treat others to the Nordic characteristic modesty. But what is it exactly? Let me tell you more about it.. For
Send us a Text Message.For some people autumn is an effortless love affair, but for others it's a tough season to love. I was one of those who dreaded autumn, but since moving to Norway I have learnt to love it and I want you to love it too. F
Send us a Text Message.What a crazy statement to make and probably the craziest I have ever said! But it's a fact. In 2014 I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease and in 2022 with autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease), but both of these
Send us a Text Message.The summer holiday season it not over yet! Norwegians are very good at holidaying, but it might not be quite what you expect. Let me tell you how they holiday in Norway and really make the most of Norway itself. For mor
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