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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.

DIY Face Moisturizer: Tallow Face Cream

June 20, 2025June 23, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY face moisturizer

This DIY face moisturizer is the purest and most natural skincare product ever. It is a nutrient rich whipped tallow face cream that delivers the ultimate hydrating, soothing, and anti aging …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 68 Comments

GAPS Diet Juicing: The Complete Guide

September 22, 2022June 16, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS diet juicing

Juicing is an important part of following the GAPS diet. I have used it as a gentle and very effective way to detox. I’m going to share everything you need …

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Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 9 Comments

Tallow Lotion Recipe: Light, Non Greasy

June 20, 2025June 9, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow lotion

This tallow lotion recipe makes a light, non greasy lotion that is so much fun to use. You can even use it in a pump bottle.  Tallow lotion For me, tallow …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 51 Comments

DIY Shaving Cream with Tallow

May 31, 2025June 2, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY shaving cream

This DIY shaving cream uses pure, natural ingredients and is light and fluffy. I like to include a secret ingredient for the ultimate glide and skin soothing. Easy homemade DIY shaving cream I have …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 37 Comments

Lard Pie Crust Recipe

May 30, 2025May 26, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Lard pie crust recipe

You haven’t had pie until you’ve had pie made with a lard pie crust. It’s flaky, light, and delicious. This is my favorite lard pie crust recipe.  Lard pie crust …

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Categories Dessert, Recipes 8 Comments

Tallow Sunscreen Recipe

June 20, 2025May 22, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow sunscreen

As I was making my yearly batch of DIY sunscreen, I thought I’d add my all time favorite skincare ingredient. If you’re a tallow fan like I am, you’ll want …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 46 Comments

How to Start the GAPS Diet

September 22, 2022May 19, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
How to start the GAPS diet

You want to know how to start the GAPS diet, but you’re not sure exactly how to begin, or which starting option to choose. How to start the GAPS diet …

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Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 6 Comments

How to Make Magnesium Oil from Flakes

May 31, 2025May 15, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Make magnesium oil

Have you been wondering how to make magnesium oil from magnesium flakes? Use this quick and easy method to make your own magnesium oil or brine for magnesium spray, or magnesium …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies 27 Comments

Sourdough Hamburger Buns

May 30, 2025May 12, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Sourdough Hamburger Buns

These sourdough hamburger buns are perfectly soft and chewy. They’re the ideal companion for your grass fed beef burgers, or anytime you need a delicious and healthy sourdough bun.  Sourdough …

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Categories Recipes, Sourdough 3 Comments

Tallow Skin Care: The Complete Guide

June 20, 2025May 8, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow skin care

Tallow skin care is actually something that is centuries old. Today, people have been rediscovering the benefits of tallow for skin.  Tallow skin care What’s so great about putting beef fat …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 22 Comments
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Marisa Tolsma Bumblebee Farmhouse Kitchen

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

Welcome to Bumblebee Apothecary — a cozy corner of the internet where nutrient dense meals and wellness come together in the heart of the home: the kitchen. I’m Marisa, and I’m here to help you find peace in the kitchen, cook from scratch, and reconnect with traditional skills that nourish the body and bring wellness. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or confused about where to start with real food for wellness, you’re not alone. I’m here to guide you with simple, doable steps that make gut wellness through ancestral food practical for everyday family life.
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