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DIY Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera Gel

May 31, 2025March 27, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY hand sanitizer

This DIY hand sanitizer with aloe vera gel is the perfect natural option for when you don’t have water and soap to wash your hands. DIY hand sanitizer with aloe vera …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies 4 Comments

Natural Migraine Prevention

March 14, 2026January 31, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Natural migraine prevention that works

Migraines are the WORST. It can be really hard to find relief. Today I’m sharing what I take for natural migraine prevention. Warning: It’s different. But it really works. Natural …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies 15 Comments

Essential Oils for Skin Rash

September 22, 2022January 24, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Essential oils for skin rash

Skin rashes are no fun. Eczema is itchy, and diaper rashes hurt. Thankfully, there are some natural ways to get relief quickly. These are my favorite essential oils for skin …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies 2 Comments

How to Make Elderberry Syrup with Dried Elderberries

May 30, 2025January 10, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make elderberry syrup with dried elderberries

It’s that time of year! Stress, travel, and too much sugar take a toll on our immune systems. There is a wonderful natural remedy that is traditionally used for colds …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies 17 Comments

Magnesium for Sleep: Better Sleep Naturally

September 16, 2022August 16, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Magnesium for sleep glycinate

Trouble with sleep is the worst! Getting a good night’s sleep makes such a difference. Thankfully, there are safe, natural ways to get the rest we need. Today I’m talking …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies 7 Comments

Homemade Eczema Cream

May 31, 2025June 21, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Homemade eczema cream

Because it is so irritating, eczema is miserable to deal with! Soothe it with this homemade eczema cream. Homemade eczema cream Sadly, eczema is very common these days. Babies and …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies, Skincare 10 Comments

Diaper Rash Cream Recipe with Tallow

May 31, 2025June 14, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
The best diaper cream recipe

Diaper rash is no fun at all! Soothe it quickly with the best diaper rash cream recipe. It uses a powerful secret ingredient: grass fed tallow. The best diaper rash …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies, Skincare 21 Comments

Homemade Tallow Vapor Rub Recipe with Essential Oils

May 31, 2025April 16, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Homemade vapor rub recipe with essential oils

This homemade tallow vapor rub recipe with essential oils smells so good and is great for rubbing on sore muscles or using with congestion. Homemade vapor rub recipe with essential …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies, Skincare 1 Comment

Drawing Salve Recipe

June 2, 2025March 19, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Black drawing salve recipe tallow

This drawing salve recipe will give you a powerful natural remedy for your home first aid kit. Drawing salve recipe Nobody likes to get things like splinters, wasp stings, or …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Remedies, Skincare 17 Comments

Magnesium for Anxiety: Natural Anxiety Relief

September 15, 2022March 12, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Magnesium for anxiety relief

Sometimes, life gets stressful. When that happens, there’s magnesium for anxiety relief. Magnesium for anxiety Magnesium is one of my favorite things. I love how easy it is to use. …

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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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