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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.

Zucchini Relish Recipe Lacto Fermented

May 30, 2025July 14, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Zucchini relish recipe lacto fermented

This zucchini relish recipe is a delicious probiotic topping or mix in for your favorite foods. It’s also a great way to use up extra zucchini.  The best Zucchini relish recipe …

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Categories Ferments, Recipes, Sides 2 Comments

Dysbiosis: What is it?

March 14, 2026July 7, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
What I did for gut dysbiosis

You’ve probably heard the term dysbiosis, and you might be wondering what exactly it means. Today I’m going to share what I’ve learned about gut dysbiosis, and what I did …

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Tallow for Hair

March 2, 2026June 30, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow for hair

Grass fed tallow is becoming more popular for skincare. Did you know that tallow also has amazing benefits for hair? Let’s look at all the ways you can use tallow for hair …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 12 Comments

DIY Face Moisturizer: Tallow Face Cream

March 2, 2026June 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 73 Comments

GAPS Diet Juicing: The Complete Guide

March 14, 2026June 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

March 2, 2026June 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 58 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 9 Comments

Tallow Sunscreen Recipe

March 2, 2026May 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 49 Comments

How to Start the GAPS Diet

March 14, 2026May 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
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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.
Read more about me here.

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