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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
Used all day, tossed in the sink,
And the best part?
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Dirty dish rags or towels?
You know the onesâŚ
Used all day, tossed in the sink,
and by the end of it theyâre not exactly âfreshâ anymore.
Hereâs a simple fix.
And the best part?
Only about $0.13 per load.
What Youâll Need
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1 cup Super Washing Soda
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1/2 cup Baking Soda
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1/4 cup Citr
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Homemade Laundry Soap (Powder)
Apr 15, 2026
Wear a mask when making it.
OrâŚ
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This is super simple and gets clothes really clean.
But first, a quick heads upâŚ
Wear a mask when making it.
The powdery ingredients can get in your nose.
Ingredients
1 part each:
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Fels Naptha (finely ground)
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Borax
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Super Washing Soda
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Oxyclean powder
OrâŚ
Swap the Oxyclea...
Entrepreneurship, Numbers, and Clarity
Feb 12, 2026
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Celebrating tonight as I wrap up our tax prep for the year. đ
And when I think about it, the jumping for joy isnât just checking that box, or not having to sit inside all day tomorrow! đ
(Yes, I really have to make myself do that.)
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As a fully self-employed, multi-tasking Mom, this season force...
Finally Making Sourdough (And Loving It)
Feb 12, 2026
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Yes! I did!
My system doesnât handle gluten or wheat, so between that and the erroneous thinking that I âcouldnât make sourdough bread because I donât have timeâ, 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...
Grateful Where You Are, Growing Where Youâre Going
Feb 12, 2026
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