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Skincare

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 7 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 33 Comments

How to Make Lotion with Shea Butter

May 26, 2026October 15, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make lotion with shea butter

Do you ever feel like a detective, scouring the labels of products before you buy them? It can be depressing. So many commercial body care products have way too many …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 72 Comments

Tallow Balm Recipe for Dry Skin, Eczema, Acne

May 31, 2025October 1, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow balm recipe

What’s my secret weapon for all things skin-related? Tallow, of course! Because it is so similar to our own skin cells, tallow is the perfect moisturizer and healer for skin. …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 47 Comments

Best Organic Magnesium Lotion Recipe

May 26, 2026September 17, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
The best organic magnesium lotion recipe

Magnesium is amazing. When we’re deficient, it shows up in annoying symptoms and even various health problems. The good news is, that supplementing is easy, especially when you know how …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 280 Comments

Postpartum Soothing Spray Recipe

May 31, 2025August 6, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Postpartum healing spray recipe DIY

This postpartum soothing spray is wonderful for relief in those first few days after giving birth. Postpartum soothing spray recipe This postpartum soothing spray recipe is essential for after giving …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 5 Comments

How to Make Natural Bug Repellent that is Safe for Kids

May 31, 2025July 9, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Natural bug repellent for skin

Enjoy summer activities without bug bites, and free from toxic chemicals. This natural bug repellent works great and is safe for kids. How to make natural bug repellent that is …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 3 Comments

Dry Shampoo Recipe for Dark or Light Hair

May 31, 2025July 5, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Dry shampoo recipe

For those days when you need just a little more time between washings, dry shampoo saves the day. But commercial options have so many dangerous toxins! Skip the chemicals and …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, 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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