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Marisa Tolsma

Written by Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach (CGC), trained by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. Founder of Bumblebee Apothecary, mom of 5, and practicing ancestral nutrition since 2011. Marisa healed herself from cystic acne, chronic fatigue, and frequent headaches through the GAPS diet and now coaches naturally minded people through the same journey.

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

April 28, 2026December 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

May 14, 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 61 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

May 26, 2026November 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

How to Make Tallow Balm

May 26, 2026November 9, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make tallow balm Bumblebee Apothecary whipped tallow balm buy tallow balm

A Nourishing, Traditional Skin Moisturizer Your Whole Family Can Use Quick Answer Tallow balm is a traditional skin moisturizer made from grass-fed beef tallow, a liquid oil like olive oil, …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Home, Remedies, Skincare 208 Comments

How to Make Soap with Tallow: Recipe & DIY Tutorial

May 14, 2026November 4, 2018 by Marisa Tolsma
how to make tallow soap grass fed tallow DIY tutorial

Today I’m sharing how to make tallow soap. Grass fed tallow has amazing skin benefits, and when combined with other natural oils for extra lather, it makes a beautiful soap. …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 81 Comments
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Marisa Tolsma Bumblebee Farmhouse Kitchen

🌻 Mom of 5 + gut wellness coach
🥣 I help you turn food into wellness

Welcome! I’m Marisa, a Certified GAPS 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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