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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.

Oven-Roasted Chicken GAPS Diet Approved

May 30, 2025July 1, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
Oven roasted chicken

Whenever you need a fast and nourishing meal on the table, this oven roasted chicken is perfect for anyone, including those on the GAPS diet. GAPS diet chicken recipes Who …

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Green Willow Homestead Chicken Tractor Review

May 30, 2025July 1, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
Green Willow Homestead chicken tractor review

We finally found the best way to protect our laying hens from predators, while still allowing them access to fresh grass and bugs. Reasons for using a chicken tractor  We …

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GAPS Intro Diet Vegetables Explained

May 30, 2025July 1, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS intro vegetables

Confused about which GAPS intro vegetables are allowed when? This will help! Exploring GAPS intro vegetables: fibrous versus non-fibrous vegetables As a GAPS coach, I know how beneficial the GAPS …

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What We Do to Reduce EMF

May 30, 2025July 1, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
How we reduce EMF

Looking for practical ways to reduce EMF exposure? Here is what we do to reduce EMF at our home. Holistic approaches to EMF reduction I am passionate about adding holistic …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Home 1 Comment

How to Print Homemade Food Labels

June 6, 2024June 4, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
How to print homemade food labels

If you’re into making recipes from scratch, you’ll want to know my tips on how to print homemade food labels. Are you into DIY projects like I am? If you …

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Wellnesse Toothpaste Review

May 30, 2025April 23, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
Wellnesse toothpaste review

Come along while I share my morning self care routine, and my Wellnesse toothpaste review My minimalist morning skincare routine and Wellnesse toothpaste review You don’t have time for a …

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How to Ship Skincare Products From Home – A Complete Guide

April 6, 2024March 25, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
How to ship skincare products from home

If you’ve been busy creating products that you’re excited to share with the world, you’ll want to know how to ship skincare products from home. Home business skincare label printing …

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Weston A. Price Preconception Diet

May 30, 2025January 30, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
Weston A Price preconception diet

Healthy beginnings: how I navigated the Weston A. Price preconception diet Embarking on the journey toward parenthood is an incredible adventure, and I found that preparing my body for this …

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Elevate Your Brand with Stunning Valentine’s Day Skincare Packaging

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
Elevate your brand with stunning Valentines day skincare packaging

Learn the best ways to elevate your brand with stunning Valentine’s Day skincare packaging that is also sustainable. Choosing sustainable packaging materials for a skincare business at home It is …

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How to Cook Chicken Hearts

May 30, 2025January 4, 2024 by Marisa Tolsma
how to cook chicken hearts

When you know how to cook chicken hearts, you know how to prepare a super delicious and nutrient dense treat. Chicken hearts are as traditional cooking as it gets! Those …

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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.
Read more about me here.

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