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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.

Natural Baby Essentials Checklist

September 16, 2022August 20, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Natural baby essentials checklist

Babies really don’t need a lot! But there are some things they do need. Today I’m sharing with you my natural baby essentials checklist. Natural baby essentials checklist Becoming a …

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Categories DIY Natural Living 2 Comments

Magnesium for Sleep: Better Sleep Naturally

September 16, 2022August 16, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Magnesium for sleep glycinate

Trouble with sleep is the worst! Getting a good night’s sleep makes such a difference. Thankfully, there are safe, natural ways to get the rest we need. Today I’m talking …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies 7 Comments

How to Make Kefir with Raw Milk

March 14, 2026August 13, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make kefir with raw milk

Kefir is one of the most powerful probiotic foods. Today I’m showing how to make kefir with raw milk. How to make kefir with raw milk Rebuilding and maintaining a …

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Categories Drinks, Ferments, Recipes 23 Comments

Postpartum Soothing Spray Recipe

May 31, 2025August 6, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Postpartum healing spray recipe DIY

This postpartum soothing spray is wonderful for relief in those first few days after giving birth. Postpartum soothing spray recipe This postpartum soothing spray recipe is essential for after giving …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 5 Comments

Essential Oil Spray Recipes

September 15, 2022August 2, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Essential oil spray recipes

Learn how to make three easy essential oil spray recipes. I’m showing how to make a multipurpose cleaner, an air freshener, and a linen spray. Essential oil spray recipes Have …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Home 6 Comments

24 Hour Raw Milk Yogurt Recipe without Heating

March 14, 2026July 30, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
24 hour raw milk yogurt without heating

I stumbled upon this really fast, easy way to make yogurt, and I’m excited to share it. Here is my secret method to making 24 hour raw milk yogurt without …

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Categories Breakfast, Ferments, Recipes, Snacks 52 Comments

My Top 10 Natural Pregnancy and Postpartum Essentials

September 15, 2022July 23, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
natural pregnancy postpartum essentials

We have big news in our family! Can you guess? Today I’m sharing my top 10 natural pregnancy and postpartum essentials. My top 10 natural pregnancy and postpartum essentials We’re …

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Homemade Sausage Seasoning Recipe

March 14, 2026July 19, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Homemade pork sausage recipe

Weird ingredients often lurk in store bought sausage. This even goes for options labelled as natural. Skip all that sketchiness and make this homemade sausage seasoning. It’s fast and easy! …

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Categories Breakfast, Dinner, Recipes 1 Comment

Sauerkraut Recipe for the GAPS Diet

March 14, 2026July 16, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Sauerkraut recipe GAPS diet

Homemade fermented foods have more friendly bacteria than probiotic supplements! Boost your gut health with this easy sauerkraut recipe. Sauerkraut recipe for the GAPS diet Sauerkraut is simple and easy …

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Categories Ferments, Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet, Recipes 13 Comments

Veggie Gummies Recipe: GAPS Diet Toddler Snack

March 14, 2026July 12, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Veggie gummies recipe GAPS

In the beginning stages of the GAPS diet, only a few foods are allowed. And these foods all require a bowl, spoon, and stove! Having a toddler snack for when …

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Categories Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, Recipes, Snacks 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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