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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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Simple DIY Powder Laundry Soap: Clean Clothes Without the Chemical Overload Aug 14, 2026

 

Simple DIY Powder Laundry Soap: Powerful Cleaning, Zero Hassle

Hi! So glad you're here!

If you’re looking for a simple, budget-friendly way to cut down on harsh household chemicals, your laundry room is one of the best places to start.

Commercial detergents are often packed with heavy artifici...

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The Magical Juice Around the Ranch: Why White Vinegar is My Ultimate Household Hero Aug 14, 2026


White Vinegar: The Magical Juice Around the Ranch

Hi! So glad you're here!

If you were to walk into my kitchen or take a look around our ranch...

You would find one simple, unassuming bottle sitting in almost every room.

White vinegar.

It really is the magical juice around here.

It has so many...

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The Day Everything Changed Jul 31, 2026
Reflecting on this day 3 years ago.

A moment etched in my mind and body forever.

June 23, 2023, I realized God wasn’t finished with me yet, and I better make the most of each day.

The day my body (and a horse) stopped me from the path of hustle, busy, push and grind I had been traveling for too many...
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Finding Beauty in Every Storm Jul 31, 2026
As I watched this thunder storm roll in last night, and hustled around to finish a few chores outside before it hit, I could not stop looking at the layers crashing into each other.

The colors, sounds, light, and energy.
Such a great reminder that we are all comprised of so many layers.
Some light an...
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The Energy You Give Is the Energy You Grow Jul 31, 2026
Today was an errand and tie up loose ends day, in between the storms.

Sometimes this can seem like boring, tiring, drudgery.

But today I chose differently.

I chose to smile and offer extra kind words to people who seemed down or flustered by the weather.

Gave my Aldi cart to a lady and wouldn’t take her...
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