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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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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 ā€œcouldn’t make sourdough bread because I don’t have timeā€, 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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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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#ranchlife #winter #sundogs #cowgirlmom


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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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