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Tallow Lotion Recipe: Light, Non Greasy

May 26, 2026June 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 60 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

May 14, 2026May 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 49 Comments

Tallow Skin Care: The Complete Guide

May 26, 2026May 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

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 25 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

May 26, 2026February 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
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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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