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I'm Robin Benson, A Vermonter turned Minnesota rancher.Ā  I am an expert at creating positive energy, confidence, and livingĀ the life you love. And I love teachingĀ you how to do the same. Entrepreneur, rancher, homeschoolĀ mom, author, animal lover, outdoor living and healthy whole food maven. We explore all the things and simplifyĀ for you.

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Find Your Circle For Good Energy and Growth Feb 05, 2026
There’s a lot of talk about peptides lately.
And yes, they matter.
They’re powerful tools.

But what I’ve found through EllieMD is that it’s so much more than peptides.

It’s women learning how to be advocates for their own health.

It’s education, longevity, nervous system support, and a holistic, f...
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When Winter Reveals Heaven’s Beauty cowgirlmom ranchlife sundogs winter Jan 29, 2026
The rising of the sun dogs… and it keeps getting better!

Subzero temps bring the most glorious views and reflections.

Thank you Lord for showing us you and your angels are always watching over us.

Go outside and look at the glory!
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The Cost of Pushing Through Everything alignednotpushing bekindtoyourself cowgirlgrit horselover ranchlife Jan 29, 2026
You know how we’ve always been told,

ā€œJust keep pushing.ā€
ā€œDeal with it.ā€
ā€œPower through.ā€

I’ve realized cowgirl grit is useful,
but flat-out ignoring your body for years?

Yeah,
That eventually comes back to bite you.

What changed everything for me wasn’t quitting or getting softer.
It was learning ...
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Choosing Warmth in the Middle of Winter Jan 29, 2026
Winter has a way of pulling attention toward what feels hard.

Toward the extreme cold.
Toward the strong winds.
Toward the poles of snow- which I actually love!
Hype around it makes everything worse.

And all of this is contracted.
Closed off- feeling.
Tightening.
Bracing.
Tension- building.

I’m choosing...
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Why It Took Me Years to Trust Online Business Models Jan 21, 2026
This took me over a decade
to fully reconcile.

I come from a traditional, entrepreneurial business background.
MBA.
Family of lawyers, doctors, and educators.

The work itself was never the question for me.

Ranching and traditional business always felt solid.

What I wrestled with was the online mark...
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