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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 Lotion Recipe

June 2, 2025December 28, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY lotion recipe easy homemade lotion recipe

With this DIY lotion recipe, it’s super fun to make your own easy homemade lotion that is light and non greasy. DIY lotion recipe Making things has always been a …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 36 Comments

How to Make Magnesium Lotion

June 2, 2025December 25, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make magnesium lotion for sleep, stress, hormones

Today I’m showing how to make magnesium lotion. Magnesium is a life changer and has helped me overcome so many different issues. How to make magnesium lotion Magnesium is one …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies, Skincare 64 Comments

Last Minute DIY Skincare Gift Ideas

September 14, 2022December 21, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
Easy DIY skincare gift ideas

The final gift giving rush is here! If you’re caught needing a few more gifts to give, here are some last minute DIY skincare gift ideas. Last minute DIY skincare …

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DIY French Green Clay Face Mask

June 2, 2025December 18, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY face mask for oily skin

Clay masks and I go way back. This DIY face mask for acne is my best version of an old standby. Get clear skin and tighter pores with this French …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 1 Comment

Rose Clay Face Mask Recipe

June 2, 2025December 11, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
Rose clay face mask diy face mask for sensitive skin

This rose clay face mask recipe is my current new favorite thing. It’s soothing, hydrating, and gently purifying. And it smells so good! Rose clay face mask DIY When it …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 30 Comments

What is Tallow? Benefits of Beef Tallow

September 14, 2022December 4, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
What is tallow

Since tallow isn’t a very familiar word with many these days, you might be wondering, what is tallow? How can tallow be used? What is tallow?  Until more recent times, …

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Categories DIY Natural Living 6 Comments

Tallow Lip Balm Recipe with Honey

June 20, 2025November 30, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow lip balm recipe with honey

I’m so excited to share this tallow lip balm recipe. It goes on absolutely beautifully, includes raw honey, and can be customized with different essential oils. Tallow lip balm recipe …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 58 Comments

Honey Face Mask Recipe

May 31, 2025November 27, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
Honey face mask honey mask DIY

This honey face mask recipe is an easy skin treatment that gives beautiful results. Honey has so many benefits when used as a DIY face mask. Honey face mask recipe …

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How to Make Honey Face Wash

June 2, 2025November 22, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
Honey face wash recipe honey on skin benefits

It turns out the honey is for more than just breakfast. Honey face wash is full of amazing skin benefits! How to make honey face wash When it comes to …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 23 Comments

How to Make Herb Infused Tallow Salve

June 2, 2025November 13, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make herb infused tallow healing salve

Learning how to make herb infused tallow salve gives you a powerful natural ointment to keep in your holistic first aid kit! How to make herb infused tallow salve Cuts …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies, Skincare 22 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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