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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.

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 5 Comments

Sour Cream Yogurt Recipe with Yogurt Culture

March 14, 2026March 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

How to Transition to the Full GAPS Diet

March 14, 2026February 25, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Full GAPS diet

After we completed the introduction phase, we were ready to transition to the full GAPS diet. This felt like food freedom! What is the full GAPS diet? It’s true. I …

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Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet 2 Comments

Oil Cleansing with Tallow

September 22, 2022February 21, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Oil cleansing with tallow

I have been using the oil cleansing method for years, and I love it! In recently years I’ve started doing oil cleansing with one of my favorite ingredients:  tallow. It is really amazing …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 5 Comments

Nourishing Traditions Chicken Bone Broth

May 30, 2025February 18, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Nourishing Traditions chicken bone broth

Bone broth is a staple in traditional cooking. The health benefits are amazing, and it is delicious! Today I’m going to show you how to make a Nourishing Traditions chicken bone broth.  Nourishing …

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Categories Broth, Dinner, Drinks, Recipes 8 Comments

100% Pure Makeup Review

September 22, 2022February 14, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
100 Pure makeup review

I’ve tried a lot of nontoxic makeup over the years, and I finally found a natural makeup brand I really love! I’m going to share with you my 100% Pure makeup …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 1 Comment

GAPS Intro Diet for Toddlers

March 14, 2026February 11, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS diet for toddlers

Doing the GAPS intro diet is a challenge, no matter how old you are. It can be especially challenging with a stubborn toddler. I’m going to share with you all my tips and …

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Categories GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 11 Comments

How to Make Bath Bombs with Essential Oils

May 31, 2025February 7, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make bath bombs with essential oils

The combination of epsom salts and essential oils is the perfect thing in a warm bath. Today I want to show you how to make bath bombs with essential oils.  …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Home, Skincare 11 Comments

Nourishing Traditions Lemon Mousse

May 30, 2025February 4, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Nourishing Traditions lemon mousse

If you’re looking for a nutrient dense and delicious dessert to enjoy this Valentine’s Day, I have just the thing. This Nourishing Traditions Lemon Mousse is full of healthy fats. …

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Categories Dessert, Recipes 4 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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