<?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[Beads on Backroads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Handmade beaded accessories by Sue, inspired by backroads, everyday life, and simple adventures. Bracelets, earrings, key rings and more.]]></description><link>https://www.beadsonbackroads.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:23:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.beadsonbackroads.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[When the Cost of Living Hits the Backroads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately, it feels like everyone is carrying a little more weight. You see it at the supermarket checkout. You feel it at the fuel bowser. You hear it in quiet conversations between friends. The cost of living has crept into everyday life, and for many, it’s not just noticeable — it’s heavy. And while it’s something we’re all feeling, it hits a little differently out on the backroads. The Ripple Effect on Small Towns When fuel prices rise, one of the first things people cut back on is travel....]]></description><link>https://www.beadsonbackroads.com.au/post/when-the-cost-of-living-hits-the-backroads</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d85335a51db32c14c423a7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:36:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7819b6_fc79ca73ffb847d393bf7616c31c049e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beadsonbackroads</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow Down &#38; Support the Small Towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something special about the little one-horse towns scattered across our beautiful country. You know the ones. The towns where the pub sits proudly on the corner , the bakery smells like fresh pies before you even open the door , and the general store still sells ice creams, cold drinks and a friendly chat . They’re the places many travellers pass through without much thought — a name on a road sign, a blink-and-you-miss-it main street, another small dot on the map between bigger...]]></description><link>https://www.beadsonbackroads.com.au/post/slow-down-support-the-small-towns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b0ad9900ff578fc8ea647c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:15:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7819b6_644716b9554d4ac5b7aee1cf27120bff~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beadsonbackroads</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Heart That Beats Strong – A Visit to Rochester]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, our travels took us to a town that holds more heart than most – the beautiful little town of Rochester. If you’ve ever driven the Northern Highway, you’ve likely passed through. Maybe you’ve stopped for a coffee. Maybe you’ve fuelled up. Maybe you’ve wandered the main street without realising just how special this town truly is. Rochester isn’t flashy. It’s not fast-paced. It doesn’t try to be anything other than what it is – and that’s exactly its magic. A Town That Stands Tall...]]></description><link>https://www.beadsonbackroads.com.au/post/a-heart-that-beats-strong-a-visit-to-rochester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a4c7ec51b11cfaff000066</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:26:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7819b6_94ae838cba0c4dc39f820fa329c3722c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_276,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beadsonbackroads</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nestled in the Foothills – A Weekend Home in Edi]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend saw me nestled in the foothills of the King Valley, in a tiny little town called Edi. And when I say tiny… I mean blink-and-you’ll-miss-it tiny. Edi has nothing much at all – no bustling main street, no busy cafés, no traffic lights. But you may have heard of it for one very good reason. There’s a ripper campground called Edi Cutting, where you can camp right on the banks of the King River – and it’s free. Waking up to the sound of flowing water and birdsong, with mist rising off...]]></description><link>https://www.beadsonbackroads.com.au/post/nestled-in-the-foothills-a-weekend-home-in-edi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69925efa15e99da320d425fb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:13:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7819b6_75cef90b0ad14da2a74bb6c8f1558078~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beadsonbackroads</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Beads on Backroads]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve found your way here — welcome. I’m so glad you’re here This little corner of the internet is where Beads on Backroads comes to life beyond the beads themselves. Beads on Backroads was born from a love of handmaking and a love of the open road. What started as creating pretty little accessories has grown into something much deeper — a reflection of slowing down, taking the long way, and finding joy in the simple things along the journey. Based in Echuca, Victoria (and sometimes...]]></description><link>https://www.beadsonbackroads.com.au/post/welcome-to-beads-on-backroads</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6988074f27d3f210069c8394</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:49:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7819b6_ab546ad435714160aab04bdb5c203a1c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_851,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beadsonbackroads</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>