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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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Cleaning Tip: Dirty Dish Rags or Towels? Apr 15, 2026

Dirty dish rags or towels?
You know the ones…
Used all day, tossed in the sink,
and by the end of it they’re not exactly “fresh” anymore.
Here’s a simple fix.
And the best part?
Only about $0.13 per load.



What You’ll Need

  • 1 cup Super Washing Soda
  • 1/2 cup Baking Soda
  • 1/4 cup Citr
    ...
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Homemade Laundry Soap (Powder) Apr 15, 2026

This is super simple and gets clothes really clean.
But first, a quick heads up…
Wear a mask when making it.
The powdery ingredients can get in your nose.



Ingredients

1 part each:
  • Fels Naptha (finely ground)
  • Borax
  • Super Washing Soda
  • Oxyclean powder
Or…
Swap the Oxyclea...
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Entrepreneurship, Numbers, and Clarity Feb 12, 2026
Celebrating tonight as I wrap up our tax prep for the year. 🎉
And when I think about it, the jumping for joy isn’t just checking that box, or not having to sit inside all day tomorrow! 😆
(Yes, I really have to make myself do that.)
 
As a fully self-employed, multi-tasking Mom, this season force...
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Finally Making Sourdough (And Loving It) Feb 12, 2026
Yes! I did!

My system doesn’t handle gluten or wheat, so between that and the erroneous thinking that I “couldn’t make sourdough bread because I don’t have time”, have kept me from diving in.

My Mom is a sourdough bread MASTER so she would always make bread and fill our freezer when she was here v...
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Grateful Where You Are, Growing Where You’re Going Feb 12, 2026
There’s a delicate balance between striving for your goals and being grateful and at peace with where you are.

I don’t have the perfect balance but I’ve discovered that operating from a place of deep gratitude and appreciation for your current state of being and accomplishment builds faith and conf...
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