Skip to content
Bumblebee Apothecary
  • Home
  • About
    • About Marisa
    • Start Here
    • Contact
    • Media Kit
    • Disclosure & Policies
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Sides
    • Dessert
    • Drinks
    • Snacks
    • Sourdough
    • Ferments
    • Broth
  • Meal Plans
    • Nourishing Made Simple Meal Plan
    • Everyday Gut Wellness Meal Plan
    • GAPS to Go Meal Plan
  • Gut Wellness
    • What is the GAPS Diet?
    • Full GAPS Diet
    • GAPS Introduction Diet
  • Coaching
    • Free Class
    • Work with Me
  • DIY
    • Remedies
    • Skincare
    • Home
    • Growing Food
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Shop
    • Natural Living Recipes Book
    • Printable Skincare Product Labels
    • Handmade Organic Skincare Shop
    • Grocery and Natural Living Shop
    • Amazon Store

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.

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 …

Read more

Categories DIY Natural Living, Home 4 Comments

How to Start the GAPS Introduction Diet

March 14, 2026April 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 …

Read more

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 …

Read more

Categories DIY Natural Living, Home Leave a comment

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 …

Read more

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 …

Read more

Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies 4 Comments

Supplements for the GAPS Diet

March 14, 2026March 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 …

Read more

Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 12 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 …

Read more

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 …

Read more

Categories Breakfast, Lunch, Sides, Sourdough 10 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 …

Read more

Categories DIY Natural Living, Growing Food 6 Comments

Coming off of the GAPS Diet

March 14, 2026March 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 …

Read more

Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet 3 Comments
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page12 Page13 Page14 … Page24 Next →

Let’s connect

I’m glad you’re here!

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.

© 2026 Bumblebee Apothecary