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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.

DIY Organic Toothpaste

May 31, 2025June 28, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY remineralizing toothpaste

Avoiding fluoride, glycerine, SLS, and other unsafe ingredients is super easy when you whip up this DIY organic toothpaste recipe. It is also safe for kids, has zero waste, is …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 71 Comments

Tinted Lip Balm Recipe with Honey and Tallow

May 31, 2025June 25, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Tinted lip balm recipe

Amp up your natural beauty routine with this gorgeous hibiscus lip balm. This DIY tinted lip balm recipe uses the skin friendly ingredients of raw honey and grass fed tallow. …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 25 Comments

Homemade Eczema Cream

May 31, 2025June 21, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Homemade eczema cream

Because it is so irritating, eczema is miserable to deal with! Soothe it with this homemade eczema cream. Homemade eczema cream Sadly, eczema is very common these days. Babies and …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies, Skincare 9 Comments

Meat Stock Recipe for the GAPS Diet

May 31, 2025June 18, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Meat stock recipe

Meat stock is one of the most important foods on the GAPS diet, especially in the beginning. Learn how to easily make it with this simple meat stock recipe. Meat …

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Categories Broth, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet, Recipes 42 Comments

Diaper Rash Cream Recipe with Tallow

May 31, 2025June 14, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
The best diaper cream recipe

Diaper rash is no fun at all! Soothe it quickly with the best diaper rash cream recipe. It uses a powerful secret ingredient: grass fed tallow. The best diaper rash …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies, Skincare 20 Comments

DIY Natural Sunscreen Recipe

June 20, 2025June 11, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY sunscreen recipe

Avoid toxic chemicals during your fun in the sun this summer! This DIY natural sunscreen recipe is easy to make, and works great. It’s waterproof and safe for babies and …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 56 Comments

What is the Weston A. Price Foundation?

September 15, 2022June 7, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
What is the Weston A. Price Foundation

Vibrant health from primitive diets? What is the Weston A. Price Foundation? What is the Weston A. Price Foundation? In some of my other blog posts, I’ve mentioned the Weston …

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Categories DIY Natural Living 2 Comments

The GAPS Diet for Dummies, Part 4: What will we eat?

September 15, 2022June 4, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
The GAPS diet for dummies how to

Now we’re getting into the fun stuff! In this part of our series, we’re talking about food. We’ll go over what we get to eat to make progress on the …

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My Organic Skincare Routine

September 15, 2022May 31, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
My organic skincare routine DIY products

I’ve figured out how to successfully make all of the skincare products I use. Today I’m sharing my organic skincare routine. My organic skincare routine It all started when I …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 6 Comments

Herbal Bath Salts Recipe

May 31, 2025May 28, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Herbal bath salts recipe

Have you been working outside getting your garden ready? Ease those tired muscles after a long day with this herbal bath salts recipe. Herbal bath salts recipe I’m doing this …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 32 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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