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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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Taking Care of Yourself Isn’t Optional May 15, 2026
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...
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Trusting Your Own Path in a World That Wants You to Fit In May 15, 2026
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...
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Slow Down and Rest May 01, 2026
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...
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Calving Season, Midlife & Finding What Works for Your Body May 01, 2026
Calving season is one of our favorite times of year, and also one of the most intense.

 

It’s not just a marathon of physical demands, but also mental focus and fortitude.

 

And I need my body to keep up!

 

Of course I do the best I can to take care: sleep, eat well (cue the jerky), shower onc...
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Feeling Down? Try These 3 Simple Mood-Boosting Steps Apr 21, 2026

 

When You’re Feeling Down…

You know those days…
When your energy is low,
your mood is off,
and everything just feels a little heavier than usual?
It happens.
More often than we like to admit.
So here are 3 simple steps to help shift your mood.

 


 

Step 1

Go outside.
Even for a few mi...
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