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Essential Oil Mother’s Day Gifts

May 30, 2025May 1, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Essential oil recipes for mothers day

Mothers do so much for us. Every year we want the perfect way to show appreciation for our Moms. For moms who are into natural living, here are some ideas …

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Why Add Tallow to Soap: All the Reasons

September 22, 2022April 17, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Why add tallow to soap

Why add tallow to soap? There are some very good reasons! Let’s take a look at why adding tallow to your soap recipe is a great idea.  Why do I …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 24 Comments

Homemade Anti Aging Skincare with Tallow

May 31, 2025February 28, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Anti aging skincare homemade

If you know what ingredients to use, you can have amazing results with DIY skincare! Today I’m going to share with you my favorite homemade anti aging skincare. What is the …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 4 Comments

Oil Cleansing with Tallow

September 22, 2022February 21, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Oil cleansing with tallow

I have been using the oil cleansing method for years, and I love it! In recently years I’ve started doing oil cleansing with one of my favorite ingredients:  tallow. It is really amazing …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 5 Comments

100% Pure Makeup Review

September 22, 2022February 14, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
100 Pure makeup review

I’ve tried a lot of nontoxic makeup over the years, and I finally found a natural makeup brand I really love! I’m going to share with you my 100% Pure makeup …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 1 Comment

How to Make Bath Bombs with Essential Oils

May 31, 2025February 7, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make bath bombs with essential oils

The combination of epsom salts and essential oils is the perfect thing in a warm bath. Today I want to show you how to make bath bombs with essential oils.  …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Home, Skincare 11 Comments

Herbal Hair Rinse Recipe

June 2, 2025January 3, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Herbal hair rinse recipe

I’m so excited about this herbal hair rinse recipe. It contains so many beautiful ingredients that nourish hair, and it pairs perfectly with my tallow shampoo bars.  Herbal hair rinse …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 6 Comments

DIY Skincare Gift Ideas: 8 Easy Recipes

September 22, 2022December 10, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY skincare gift ideas

Handmade gifts are the best. You can personalize and customize them, and they’re something you can’t buy in any store. Here are my top DIY skincare gift ideas for that …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 10 Comments

DIY Heat Protectant for Hair with Tallow

June 2, 2025November 12, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY heat protectant for hair

When it comes to products I use on my hair and body, I want them to be natural and nontoxic. This DIY heat protectant for hair is easy to make, …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 3 Comments

Soap Making Basics and Safety

May 31, 2025October 29, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Soap making basics

It’s like time travel! Pioneers and homesteaders used to make soap from scratch all the time. I think it’s so much fun to revive these lost arts, and make some …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 32 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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