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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.

Reasons Why Skin Loves Grass Fed Tallow

September 14, 2022January 8, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Reasons why skin loves grass fed tallow balm

Why do I love to put beef fat on my face? Because there are so many reasons why skin loves grass fed tallow! Reasons why skin loves grass fed tallow …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 7 Comments

Homemade Deodorant Stick Recipe

June 2, 2025January 4, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Homemade Deodorant Stick Recipe

Finding homemade deodorant stick recipe that really works in stick form is tricky. I figured out the secret ingredient that gives it stability and glide: candelilla wax! Homemade deodorant stick …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 72 Comments

How to Clear Acne Naturally

March 14, 2026January 1, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
How to clear acne naturally

The topic of how to clear acne naturally is one that is very real to me personally. How to clear acne naturally In my late teens and early twenties, I …

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Categories DIY Natural Living 1 Comment

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 2 Comments

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 33 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

March 2, 2026November 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 60 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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