<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[middle of the road mindset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budget-Friendly Adventures and Lifestyle tips for Every Family]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:46:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[If You Build It- They (we) will come! - Road Trip to Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin ]]></title><description><![CDATA[50 state journey-  We traveled from Indiana to Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Check out what we loved!]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/if-you-build-it-they-we-will-come-road-trip-to-iowa-minnesota-and-wisconsin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b943ae8a70f90633f30a0</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 02:48:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_0a5f5dc56d5c4343ac896f1be27d9fc4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 State Journey- BBQ, Beignets and the Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[50 state journey-  We traveled from Indiana to Memphis with a quick stop in Arkansas. Then, we continued on to Vicksburg, NOLA and the Mississippi Coast. We experienced it all- BBQ, Beignets and the Beach. ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/50-state-journey-bbq-beignets-and-the-beach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a2a52df43effc8ce2d918</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:02:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_f58ff886bc7a482eba8c39a6ee630a31~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antebellum History Meets Gulf Coast Beauty- Mississippi Musings ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We visited Mississippi! We explored the Civil War history and enjoyed the Gulf Coast.]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/antebellum-history-meets-gulf-coast-beauty-mississippi-musings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08c8e790efca4297507a15</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:04:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_8f2414336ddb4891b66f47a4e4e9b318~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beignets, Jazz and History-                   Family trip to New Orleans ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spent some time in New Orleans as one of our stops on a Spring Break trip! Find out what we loved about NOLA! ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/beignets-jazz-and-history-family-trip-to-new-orleans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fd22f5ff1f3255572b6b70</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:20:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_e52d049b61cd4ae29e8756838fb2c9d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where the Mississippi meets BBQ -        Our time in Memphis ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spent time in Memphis as one leg of our Spring Break trip. Check out why you should definitely visit Memphis! ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/where-the-mississippi-meets-bbq-our-time-in-memphis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f79e9e90b4365cb8661bcb</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:25:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_7aeffa1ccc1f4b5b9197791f8e6c05a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Word that Can Save So Much- Reciprocity  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read how we saved on our travel costs by considering reciprocal membership benefits for museums, gardens, zoos, science centers and more. ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/one-word-that-can-save-so-much-reciprocity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f6771290b4365cb863d150</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel Advice]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:20:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9655e5012a848298c0e81097008d296.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 State Journey- The Midwest to          The Wild West  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[50 state journey- The Midwest to The Wild West. Find our destination guide for our trip where we traveled from Indiana to Texas visiting Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas along the way. Our family is hoping to visit all 50 states! ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/50-state-journey-the-midwest-to-the-wild-west</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eff4e524f9d3e5cd6e9264</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:55:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_2b98ed4dc6fe443aaf703c67b5b9ba71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Day in Hot Springs, Arkansas ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spent a fun-filled day in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Check out the activities that we would recommend. ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/a-day-in-hot-springs-arkansas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ee2fb57c7678baade8a0b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:17:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_4e1304f784454ce88860e60a2f75e945~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Worth/ Dallas Day Trips  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spent a couple of days in Fort Worth and Dallas. Check out our recommendations! ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/fort-worth-dallas-day-trips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eabb07ab5395dde609f3b4</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:57:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_7ad23d1c4d75434b836203d1ee0c46e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Texas Ranch Experience that Gave Yellowstone Vibes   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out why we loved this Texas Ranch experience. We felt like we were in our own Western. ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/our-texas-ranch-experience-that-gave-yellowstone-vibes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e6a9308b2f11ff8e572828</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_f20849526f3c4c41afd49663edc18a75~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Day in Oklahoma City! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow along while we visit Oklahoma- our 35th state. We spent time in Oklahoma City and loved it! ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/one-day-in-oklahoma-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e180a043fd38a1bb6d8c3a</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:29:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_f47805da301448b8ab1c49b9233c677b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                         Exploring Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[We explored Kansas by visiting Kansas City and Wichita. 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These ideas offer fun for the entire family! ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/beat-the-boredom-road-trip-activities-that-won-t-get-an-eye-roll-from-your-teen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c46592653657f03d5de19d</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel Accessories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:14:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_715300b9cf654b31bd560efe9ccdd01b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_666,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Road Trippin' Car Bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the essentials that we keep in our "road trip" bag. We keep the bag packed and ready to go for easy access to these items. ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/our-road-trippin-car-bag</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c05d1a18a3837b55bae7d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel Accessories]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:26:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_18dc3db37122445bbf817362eb6be844~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Favorite Travel Accessories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out my favorite travel accessories. I discuss bags, luggage, storage solutions for personal items, beach gear and road trip essentials. ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/favorite-travel-accessories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bdeab4401a0b244d00c3c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel Accessories]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:25:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_5a6edb4854f146e5ae0a43ce34aa0198~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_930,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[             A Blooming Garden Party ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plan a blooming garden party in your own backyard! Great birthday party theme for spring or summer parties! ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/a-blooming-garden-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc9903bec251fc0ba996c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Party Planning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:45:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_8816ad538363443a886644af6106100b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 State Journey- Southwest Road Trip  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[50 State Journey- Southwest Road Trip. Follow along while we visit Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/50-state-journey-southwest-road-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae27ce1b8e90b2a7e735cb</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:27:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_2826a5e8f8bf413db75c55b9ed136651~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[          Southwest Road Trip -  Arizona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read our destination guide for the Arizon portion of our Southwest Road Trip. We traveled from Las Vegas visiting the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Four Corners and Mesa Verde. More information for the remainder of the trip can be found in linked posts. ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/southwest-road-trip-arizona</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ad98767eb34e89d6fc1643</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:06:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_9947701df6574e3487d3e58d9ce629b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_231,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[          Southwest Road Trip - Utah ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This destination guide covers the Utah leg of our Southwest Trip of 2024. ]]></description><link>https://middlemindset.wixsite.com/middle-of-the-road-m/post/southwest-road-trip-utah</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae11617eb34e89d6fd02b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination Guide]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:05:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b9b0e_068017e8676341e2997bd3f98f1868a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracy</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>