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Skincare

How to Make Herbal Sun Protection Balm with Tallow

July 10, 2025July 8, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
Homemade herbal sun protection balm

Make a homemade sun protection balm with nourishing oils and herbs. Zinc-free, skin-friendly, and easy to apply all summer long. If you’re looking for a natural alternative to conventional sunscreen, …

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How to Make DIY Natural Deodorant with Tallow

July 10, 2025July 8, 2025 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make DIY tallow deodorant

Make your own DIY natural deodorant with simple, skin-loving ingredients like grass fed tallow. Gentle, non-toxic, perfect for sensitive underarms, with just the right amount of stability and glide. If …

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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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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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The Ultimate Guide on How to Label Essential Oils

November 7, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
How to label essential oils

Do you have a growing collection of essential oils? You won’t want to miss these must have tips on how to label essential oils. How to label essential oils Whether …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Home, Remedies, Skincare 3 Comments

How to Print Product Labels at Home

September 1, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
How to print product labels at home with MUNBYN bluetooth thermal printer

Do you want to know how to print product labels at home that look professional? The MUNBYN Bluetooth thermal printer is a must have. How to print product labels at …

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Liquid Tallow Soap Recipe

June 20, 2025August 2, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
Liquid tallow soap recipe

This liquid tallow soap recipe is another fun way to make tallow soap, and has so many uses, from hand soap to dishes, and more. Liquid Tallow Soap Recipe You …

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DIY Natural Lip Gloss Recipe

May 31, 2025March 30, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY natural lip gloss recipe

Making your own DIY natural lip gloss recipe is easier than you’d think! And you get to create your own colors – how fun is that?  DIY natural lip gloss …

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How to Make Foaming Hand Soap

May 31, 2025March 30, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make foaming hand soap

Learning how to make foaming hand soap is so easy. This recipe uses clean nontoxic ingredients that will also save you money by you making your own at home.  How …

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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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