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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.

Traveling on the GAPS Diet

May 30, 2025May 5, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Traveling on gaps diet

Traveling on the GAPS diet might seem hard at first. But if you know the right tricks, it is both possible and enjoyable.  My tips for traveling on the GAPS …

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Essential Oil Mother’s Day Gifts

May 30, 2025May 1, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Essential oil recipes for mothers day

Mothers do so much for us. Every year we want the perfect way to show appreciation for our Moms. For moms who are into natural living, here are some ideas …

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Sourdough Discard Recipes

June 20, 2025April 28, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Sourdough discard recipes

Since sourdough starter has to be fed to keep it alive, you often end up with extra. Here are lots of great sourdough discard recipes to help you put that …

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Categories Recipes, Sourdough 11 Comments

Sourdough Pizza Crust | Pizza Dough No Yeast

May 30, 2025April 23, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Sourdough pizza crust

We love sourdough at our house. One of my favorite things to do is to use sourdough to make favorite recipes even healthier. This sourdough pizza crust makes a delicious, fluffy and chewy …

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GAPS Stew Recipe for Intro Diet Stage 2

May 30, 2025April 21, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS stew recipe intro

This GAPS stew recipe is simple and delicious. It is perfect for stage 2 of the GAPS introduction diet.  GAPS stew recipe for stage 2 of GAPS intro Stage 1 of …

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Categories GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 7 Comments

Why Add Tallow to Soap: All the Reasons

September 22, 2022April 17, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Why add tallow to soap

Why add tallow to soap? There are some very good reasons! Let’s take a look at why adding tallow to your soap recipe is a great idea.  Why do I …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 24 Comments

Beef Tallow Uses: Everything You Need to Know

June 20, 2025April 14, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Beef tallow uses

Beef tallow is one of my favorite traditional fats, because it has so many benefits. Tallow is the homesteader’s essential fat. It is amazing for cooking, skincare, household applications, and more! …

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Categories DIY Natural Living 21 Comments

Berkey Water Filter Review

January 9, 2023April 10, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Berkey water filter review

In my Berkey water filter review, I’m going to share why we love our Berkey water filter.  What is a Berkey water filter? I’ve you’ve been on my blog before, you …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Home 4 Comments

How to Start the GAPS Introduction Diet

September 22, 2022April 7, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS intro diet

I’m excited to share with you my experience on how to start the GAPS introduction diet.  How to Start the GAPS Introduction Diet Even though following the GAPS diet is delicious …

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Categories GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 2 Comments

Laundry Stain Remover with Essential Oils

May 31, 2025April 3, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Essential oil stain spray

Skip the toxic chemicals and remove laundry stains naturally with this essential oil stain remover.  DIY stain remover for clothes These days, our toxic burden is already big… and it’s …

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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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