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Skincare

Homemade Makeup Remover with Coconut Oil and Tallow

May 31, 2025November 1, 2022 by Marisa Tolsma
Homemade makeup remover with coconut oil and tallow

This homemade makeup remover with coconut oil and tallow is completely natural, works great, and has anti aging properties.  Homemade makeup remover with coconut oil and tallow This two ingredient recipe …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 4 Comments

How to Make Magnesium Deodorant

May 31, 2025October 31, 2022 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make magnesium deodorant

If you’re looking for a lightweight and effective all natural deodorant, you’ll want to learn how to make magnesium deodorant. How to make magnesium deodorant If you’re like me, avoiding toxic …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 5 Comments

Homemade Perfume Recipe with Essential Oils

May 31, 2025October 28, 2022 by Marisa Tolsma
Homemade perfume recipe

This homemade perfume recipe with essential oils is easy to make and smells amazing. Homemade perfume recipe with essential oils For me, smelling great is always something I like to …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 4 Comments

Tallow Lotion Bar Recipe

June 20, 2025September 15, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow lotion bar recipe

Looking for an easy way to enjoy tallow benefits for skincare? This tallow lotion bar recipe makes using tallow to moisturize skin so convenient.  Tallow lotion bar recipe Tallow balm …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 22 Comments

Tallow for Hair

June 20, 2025June 30, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow for hair

Grass fed tallow is becoming more popular for skincare. Did you know that tallow also has amazing benefits for hair? Let’s look at all the ways you can use tallow for hair …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 11 Comments

DIY Face Moisturizer: Tallow Face Cream

June 20, 2025June 23, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY face moisturizer

This DIY face moisturizer is the purest and most natural skincare product ever. It is a nutrient rich whipped tallow face cream that delivers the ultimate hydrating, soothing, and anti aging …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 68 Comments

Tallow Lotion Recipe: Light, Non Greasy

June 20, 2025June 9, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow lotion

This tallow lotion recipe makes a light, non greasy lotion that is so much fun to use. You can even use it in a pump bottle.  Tallow lotion For me, tallow …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 51 Comments

DIY Shaving Cream with Tallow

May 31, 2025June 2, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY shaving cream

This DIY shaving cream uses pure, natural ingredients and is light and fluffy. I like to include a secret ingredient for the ultimate glide and skin soothing. Easy homemade DIY shaving cream I have …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 37 Comments

Tallow Sunscreen Recipe

June 20, 2025May 22, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow sunscreen

As I was making my yearly batch of DIY sunscreen, I thought I’d add my all time favorite skincare ingredient. If you’re a tallow fan like I am, you’ll want …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 46 Comments

Tallow Skin Care: The Complete Guide

June 20, 2025May 8, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow skin care

Tallow skin care is actually something that is centuries old. Today, people have been rediscovering the benefits of tallow for skin.  Tallow skin care What’s so great about putting beef fat …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, 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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