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Marisa Tolsma

Marisa Tolsma is a certified GAPS™ coach, as well as a wife and mom of 4. Overcoming chronic health issues with diet changed her life. Her mission is to help busy people make natural living doable and fun.

How to Render Lard: Step by Step Tutorial

January 28, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
How to render lard

Learn how to render lard at home using a simple crockpot method. This rendered lard recipe creates clean, shelf‑stable cooking fat perfect for cooking and baking. How to render lard: …

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How to Make Herb Infused Tallow Balm

January 28, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make herb infused tallow balm

Learn how to make a slow infused herb tallow balm using chickweed, calendula, comfrey, plantain, and lavender. How to make herb infused tallow balm If you are looking for a …

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How to Make Herbal Sun Protection Balm with Tallow

July 10, 2025July 8, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
Homemade herbal sun protection balm

Make a homemade sun protection balm with nourishing oils and herbs. Zinc-free, skin-friendly, and easy to apply all summer long. If you’re looking for a natural alternative to conventional sunscreen, …

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How to Make DIY Natural Deodorant with Tallow

July 10, 2025July 8, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make DIY tallow deodorant

Make your own DIY natural deodorant with simple, skin-loving ingredients like grass fed tallow. Gentle, non-toxic, perfect for sensitive underarms, with just the right amount of stability and glide. If …

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Carrot Cake with Almond Flour

January 27, 2026May 30, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
Almond flour carrot cake

This carrot cake with almond flour recipe is gently sweet, easy to digest, and made with fermented almond flour for a soft, fluffy texture. How to make the fluffiest almond …

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GAPS Italian Casserole Recipe

January 27, 2026May 30, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS diet Italian casserole recipe

Learn how to make a delicious GAPS Italian casserole recipe that gives you a full meal and nourishing meat stock at the same time.  And easy GAPS diet casserole This …

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How To Make Milk Kefir at Home

January 27, 2026April 29, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
how to make milk kefir at home

Learn how to make milk kefir at home with this simple recipe. A delicious, probiotic-rich drink that can support gut wellness and the microbiome. How to make milk kefir at …

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How to Make a Wired Internet Connection to Phone, Tablet, Laptop

May 30, 2025April 29, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
how to make a wired internet connection

Find out how to create a wired internet connection for your phone, tablet, and laptop. This is how we use our favorite devices and avoid EMFs! How to set up …

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Lamb Meat Stock and Lamb Stew

January 27, 2026March 26, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
Lamb stew and lamb meat stock recipe

Learn how to make lamb meat stock and lamb stew. This slow-cooked dish is the perfect nourishing meal packed with flavor. I love making stew when the weather is chilly …

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Grain Free Chicken Casserole Recipe

January 27, 2026March 26, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
Grain free chicken casserole

Learn how to make a tasty grain free chicken casserole recipe with a secret, nutrient-rich gravy. It’s perfect for the GAPS diet and beyond. Easy grain free chicken casserole recipe …

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Marisa Tolsma Bumblebee Farmhouse Kitchen

🌻 Mom of 5 + gut wellness coach
🥣 I help families turn food into wellness

Welcome! I’m Marisa, a certified gut wellness coach and mom of 5.
I share real-life recipes, family-friendly meal routines, and practical tips to support gut wellness using simple, nutrient-dense foods rooted in ancestral traditions.
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