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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.

Dill Dressing | Easy and Healthy

May 30, 2025March 31, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Dill Dressing

This dill dressing is the perfect topping or dip for salads, chicken, fish, and more! Dill dressing recipe Dressings and dips can turn ordinary meals into delicious, fancy dishes. They …

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Categories Recipes, Sides 7 Comments

DIY Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera Gel

May 31, 2025March 27, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY hand sanitizer

This DIY hand sanitizer with aloe vera gel is the perfect natural option for when you don’t have water and soap to wash your hands. DIY hand sanitizer with aloe vera …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies 4 Comments

Supplements for the GAPS Diet

September 22, 2022March 24, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Supplements for the GAPS diet

Food is by far the most important part of the GAPS diet, but there are some supplements that can be helpful. I’m going to share with you some supplements for the GAPS …

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Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 11 Comments

Toilet Bombs: Easy DIY Toilet Cleaner

May 31, 2025March 20, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Toilet bombs

Cleaning the toilet just got a whole lot easier! Whip up some of these DIY toilet bombs, and you’ll have a fast and easy natural toilet cleaner that leaves your toilet sparkling …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Home 5 Comments

Nourishing Traditions Sourdough Bread

May 30, 2025March 17, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Nourishing Traditions sourdough bread

Do you want to learn to make healthy sourdough bread? I’m going to show you how to make a Nourishing Traditions sourdough bread recipe. Simple homemade sourdough bread This basic …

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Categories Breakfast, Lunch, Sides, Sourdough 9 Comments

How to Keep Backyard Chickens

September 22, 2022March 13, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
How to keep backyard chickens

Keeping your own chickens is so much fun, and they can supply fresh eggs! Today I’m going to show you how to keep backyard chickens.  A beginner’s guide to keeping backyard …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Growing Food 6 Comments

Coming off of the GAPS Diet

September 22, 2022March 10, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Coming off of the GAPS diet

The GAPS diet is designed to be temporary. There are various reasons for coming off of the GAPS diet.   How and when I phased off of the GAPS diet I followed …

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Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet 3 Comments

The Best Non Toxic Cleaning Products

May 31, 2025March 6, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Best non toxic cleaning products

Avoiding toxins is super important. We definitely don’t want to add to our growing toxic burden! There are great options for natural household products, both DIY and purchased. In my …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Home 3 Comments

Sour Cream Yogurt Recipe with Yogurt Culture

May 30, 2025March 3, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Sour cream yogurt recipe

Making sour cream is really easy! This homemade sour cream yogurt recipe is so much more nutritious than commercial options.  Sour cream recipe with yogurt culture  This is seriously one …

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Categories Ferments, Recipes, Sides 5 Comments

Homemade Anti Aging Skincare with Tallow

May 31, 2025February 28, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Anti aging skincare homemade

If you know what ingredients to use, you can have amazing results with DIY skincare! Today I’m going to share with you my favorite homemade anti aging skincare. What is the …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 4 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.
Read more about me here.

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