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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.

GAPS Diet Introduction Phase Stage 2

September 22, 2022December 3, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS diet introduction phase stage 2

In the GAPS diet introduction phase stage 2, we get to add a few foods back in. Say hello to eggs and ghee!  GAPS Diet Introduction Phase Stage 2 The …

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Categories GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 15 Comments

GAPS Diet Pumpkin Muffins

May 31, 2025November 26, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS pumpkin muffins

Have you been craving some pumpkin spice treats that are GAPS legal? These GAPS pumpkin muffins are just the thing! GAPS diet pumpkin muffins We celebrated my daughter’s 5th birthday …

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Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet 12 Comments

GAPS Diet Introduction Phase Stage 1

September 28, 2022November 19, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS diet introduction phase stage 1

You’re ready to embark on a really important healing journey! Today let’s talk all about the GAPS Diet Introduction Phase Stage 1.  GAPS diet introduction phase stage 1 The main …

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Categories GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 42 Comments

DIY Heat Protectant for Hair with Tallow

June 2, 2025November 12, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY heat protectant for hair

When it comes to products I use on my hair and body, I want them to be natural and nontoxic. This DIY heat protectant for hair is easy to make, …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 3 Comments

How to Get Your Kitchen Ready for the GAPS Diet

September 21, 2022November 5, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
How to get your kitchen ready for the GAPS diet

Proper preparation is always a good idea. That’s especially true when you start something super important! Today I’m showing you how to get your kitchen ready for the GAPS diet.  …

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Categories GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 11 Comments

Soap Making Basics and Safety

May 31, 2025October 29, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Soap making basics

It’s like time travel! Pioneers and homesteaders used to make soap from scratch all the time. I think it’s so much fun to revive these lost arts, and make some …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 32 Comments

GAPS Applesauce Recipe | GAPS Stage 5

May 31, 2025October 22, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS applesauce recipe

It feels like celebration time! Stage 5 of GAPS intro is when you can add fruit back into your diet. This GAPS applesauce recipe is the perfect way to do …

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Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 4 Comments

How to Make Lotion with Shea Butter

June 2, 2025October 15, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make lotion with shea butter

Do you ever feel like a detective, scouring the labels of products before you buy them? It can be depressing. So many commercial body care products have way too many …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 70 Comments

Squash Pancakes for GAPS Intro Stage 3

May 31, 2025October 8, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Squash pancakes

Who doesn’t love pancakes? These squash pancakes are so simple, and absolutely delicious! They’re also perfect for stage 3 of the GAPS introduction diet.  Squash Pancakes for GAPS Intro Stage …

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Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet 12 Comments

Tallow Balm Recipe for Dry Skin, Eczema, Acne

May 31, 2025October 1, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow balm recipe

What’s my secret weapon for all things skin-related? Tallow, of course! Because it is so similar to our own skin cells, tallow is the perfect moisturizer and healer for skin. …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 44 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.
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