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I'm Robin Benson, A Vermonter turned Minnesota rancher. I am an expert at creating positive energy, confidence, and living the life you love. And I love teaching you how to do the same. Entrepreneur, rancher, homeschool mom, author, animal lover, outdoor living and healthy whole food maven. We explore all the things and simplify for you.
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When Life Needs to Stay Simple
May 15, 2026
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Calving season is a total immersion event…For weeks.
I don’t think about much else, I just expect my body to keep up.
And there’s no time for complicated routines or systems.
This is where peptides have come in: simple, effective, no fuss.
This phase of life is no joke.
And neither are the dema...
Taking Care of Yourself Isn’t Optional
May 15, 2026
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Even in the midst of your intense build of the life of your dreams, when you’re loving all the moments and enjoying the challenges, you still have to remember to take care of yourself.
The basics are non- negotiable.
There was a season I neglected these (longer than I care to admit actually).
I w...
Trusting Your Own Path in a World That Wants You to Fit In
May 15, 2026
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There’s an interesting balance between wanting to belong, and knowing you were never really built for the mainstream.
I’ve spent a lot of my life trying to figure that out.
Not just with business or career paths, but with health, parenting, homeschooling, faith, ranch life, all of it.
I’ll feel th...
Slow Down and Rest
May 01, 2026
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It’s about 10:15 am and we’re finished with morning cow/ calf checks, chores, breakfast and sitting outside working on math -it’s far too nice out to do school made, and Sage said, “Can we just lay on the grass and take a nap for a few minutes?”
First, if you know Sage, you know how rare this reque...
Calving Season, Midlife & Finding What Works for Your Body
May 01, 2026
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Calving season is one of our favorite times of year, and also one of the most intense.
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It’s not just a marathon of physical demands, but also mental focus and fortitude.
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And I need my body to keep up!
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