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Marisa Tolsma

Written by Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach (CGC), trained by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. Founder of Bumblebee Apothecary, mom of 5, and practicing ancestral nutrition since 2011. Marisa healed herself from cystic acne, chronic fatigue, and frequent headaches through the GAPS diet and now coaches naturally minded people through the same journey.

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

May 14, 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: A Certified GAPS Coach’s Step-by-Step Guide

June 3, 2026May 19, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
How to start the GAPS diet

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer To start the GAPS diet, first decide between the GAPS Introduction Diet (the deepest healing path, 6 progressive stages) …

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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

May 26, 2026May 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

Traveling on the GAPS Diet

March 14, 2026May 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

March 2, 2026April 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
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Marisa Tolsma Bumblebee Farmhouse Kitchen

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

Welcome! I’m Marisa, a Certified GAPS 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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