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Simmer&Stir Blog – Natural Scents & Botanical Recipes
Welcome to the Simmer&Stir blog, where scent meets slow living. Here, you’ll find a fragrant mix of simmer pot recipes, herbal blends, and natural home fragrance ideas to bring calm and comfort to your space. I also share simple, thoughtful recipes —perfect for cooking or gifting. From seasonal potpourri and cocktail-inspired botanicals to cosy kitchen creations, it’s all about making your home feel warm, welcoming, and wonderfully scented—one stir at a time.
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Simmer is where slow living takes root—a calming space filled with seasonal simmer pot recipes, natural scent inspiration, and cosy home rituals to help you slow down and reconnect.


Naturally Scent Your Home: 3 Simmer Pot Recipes to Try This Season
Discover 3 Natural Home Scent simmer pot recipes that fill your space with warmth and charm. Elevate your home with Natural Home Scent ideas.
Astrid van Essen
2 min read


Christmas Simmer Pot: Fill Your Home with Festive Fragrance
Discover the magic of a Christmas Simmer Pot! Fill your home with festive fragrance using a Christmas Simmer Pot for a cosy holiday vibe.
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


DIY Ayurvedic Simmer Pots for Balance
Discover the art of Ayurvedic Simmer Pots to balance your doshas. Create natural scents and enhance your wellbeing with Ayurvedic Simmer Pots.
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Seasonal Simmer Pots: Summer Solstice Scents with Citrus, Herbs & Flowers
Discover the magic of summer solstice simmer pots with citrus, herbs, and flowers. Create a seasonal ritual with summer solstice simmer pots today!
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


How to Sleep Better with Ayurveda: Best Herbs & Practices
Discover top Ayurveda Herbs for Sleep and practices to improve your rest. Learn how Ayurveda Herbs for Sleep can restore balance naturally.
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


Simple Practices to Cultivate a Peaceful Mindset Every Day
Learn how to embrace a peaceful mindset. Discover simple ways to achieve a peaceful mindset and improve your everyday life.
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Refreshing Herbal Cold Brews: Best Summer Herbs to Keep You Cool
Discover the best herbs for Herbal Cold Brews this summer. Learn how to make refreshing Herbal Cold Brews to keep you cool and hydrated.
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


How to Preserve Summer: Simmer Pot Recipes and Homemade Jam Ideas
Discover how to preserve summer with Simmer Pot and Homemade Jam. Learn to make delicious jams and fragrant simmer pots effortlessly.
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Herbal Tea Series: Rosemary Tea Benefits: A Brew for Mind & Body
Discover the stimulating power of Rosemary Tea Benefits for the mind and body. Learn how Rosemary Tea Benefits can boost focus and soothe digestion.
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


How to Use a Candle Warmer for Natural Home Fragrance
Discover how to use a candle warmer to fill your home with natural fragrance. Learn how to use a candle wax warmer safely and effectively today!
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Mood-Based Simmer Pot Recipes: Natural Scents for Every Feeling
Discover how mood-based simmer pot recipes can naturally transform your home! Find classic, exotic, and creative simmer pot ideas to suit every feeling.
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Essential Oil Simmer Pot Recipes Inspired by the Garden
Discover Essential Oil Simmer Pot Recipes inspired by the garden to naturally scent your home. Dive into Essential Oil Simmer Pot Recipes today
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Create Your Personalised Stovetop Pot Pourri: Natural Scents for Unforgettable Moments
Discover how Personalised Stovetop Pot Pourri can create unforgettable moments with natural scents. Learn about crafting your unique potpourri today!
Astrid van Essen
2 min read


Easy Seasonal Simmer Pot Recipes to Fill Your Home with Natural Fragrance
Discover easy Seasonal Simmer Pot Recipes to naturally fragrance your home. Explore Seasonal Simmer Pot Recipes for each season's unique aroma!
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


Pumpkin Spice Simmer Pot – A Naturally Cosy Scent for Any Season
Discover how a Pumpkin Spice Simmer Pot can fill your home with a cosy scent any season. Learn to create your own Pumpkin Spice Simmer Pot today!
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


Beltane Simmer Pot: A Fragrant Celebration of Fire, Fertility & Fresh Beginnings
Celebrate Beltane with a fragrant simmer pot. Discover its meaning, ingredients, and how to set mindful intentions with this joyful seasonal ritual.
Astrid van Essen
6 min read


Slow Living: How to Thrive by Slowing Down
In a world that runs on deadlines, notifications and never-ending to-do lists, it’s no surprise many of us feel like we’re constantly...
Astrid van Essen
5 min read


Full Moon Ritual And Simmer Pot Recipe for Setting Intentions
Discover the Full Moon Simmer Pot Recipe to set your intentions with ease. Create a calming ritual with our Full Moon Simmer Pot Recipe today!
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Scent with Purpose: Simmer Pot Recipes for Every Intention
Explore the magic of Simmer Pot Recipes to transform your home with natural scents. Discover intention-driven Simmer Pot Recipes for every mood.
Astrid van Essen
6 min read
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