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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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The Power of 10 Minutes Feb 21, 2024

The power of 10 minutes.

Take a walk outside and move.

Soak up some sunlight and fresh air in the morning.

Send an email or two you have on your list.

Deep breathing to relax and refocus.

Do the dishes.

Fold some laundry and put it away.

Read out loud to your kids.

Play a game.

Make a post, engage and resp...

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The Beauty of Simple Joy Feb 21, 2024

Joy… like real joy!

Simple.

Unbridled.

No rules.

No  comparison.

No judgement.

When was the last time you let yourself relax, enjoy and savor the pure joy of the moment?

I’m encouraging you today to go do exactly that.

It should not involve spending money, stressful decisions or other decisions that weigh...

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How to Teach Your Children About Earning, Saving, and More homeschool kids learn teaching kids Feb 15, 2024

Teach your kids about money.


Teach your kids how to earn it.


How to manage it.


How to save it.


How to leverage it.


How to donate and give back.


How to be proud of what they earn, and


Experience the rewards of their work.


Show them the physical steps from start to finish.


Depositing real bil...

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Transforming Complaints into Appreciation Feb 14, 2024

Why is it such a temptation to complain about things we can’t control?


It’s such a waste of energy and creates negative vibes that swirl all around and permeate the whole day!


Like the weather for instance:


During the winter in Minnesota, it can be really cold.

 
If you ask me, it’s beautiful, ca...

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Breaking Ice and Embracing the Real You Jan 16, 2024

I’d rather be doing this at -18° with 20 mph north wind than sitting inside at a desk, any day of the week!!

Call me crazy?

We just have unique callings and just because they are different, doesn’t make them bad/ good or anything else. It’s just the way it is.

Embrace your uniqueness and let go ...

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