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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.

How to Make Natural Bug Repellent that is Safe for Kids

May 31, 2025July 9, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Natural bug repellent for skin

Enjoy summer activities without bug bites, and free from toxic chemicals. This natural bug repellent works great and is safe for kids. How to make natural bug repellent that is …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 3 Comments

Dry Shampoo Recipe for Dark or Light Hair

May 31, 2025July 5, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Dry shampoo recipe

For those days when you need just a little more time between washings, dry shampoo saves the day. But commercial options have so many dangerous toxins! Skip the chemicals and …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 11 Comments

GAPS Chicken Soup Recipe for Intro

March 14, 2026July 2, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS chicken soup recipe intro stage 1

This GAPS chicken soup recipe is perfect for the first stages of the GAPS introduction diet. It is easy to make, delicious, and very nourishing. GAPS chicken soup recipe for …

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Categories Dinner, Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet, Recipes 17 Comments

DIY Organic Toothpaste

March 2, 2026June 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 76 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 10 Comments

Meat Stock Recipe for the GAPS Diet

March 14, 2026June 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

March 2, 2026June 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 60 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
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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.
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