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Spring simmer pot recipe

Spring simmer pot - pot filled with sliced citrus like lemon, limes, oranges and thyme filled with water. Simmer on the stove to make your home smell refreshing

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A light and refreshing spring simmer pot to make your home smell amazing.

As the weather starts to get a little warmer and spring moves in, lighten up your home with this spring simmer pot recipe. Open all the windows and enjoy the warm breezes, sunshine and this uplifting aroma that will fill your home. This is perfect while you are spring cleaning.

What is a simmer pot?

A simmer pot is a type of stovetop potpourri that you can make with various fruits, herbs, flowers and spices. Gently simmer on the stove to make your home smell incredible.

Not only will it get rid of any unpleasant odors, but it is a cleaner alternative to candles.

You can get creative with any combination of ingredients you have on hand. Below is one of my favorite recipes for an uplifting spring scent.

This lilac simmer pot is also really popular in the spring time when the lilacs are in bloom.

To make this uplifting spring simmer pot you will need:

Lemon slices
Orange slices
Lime slices
Thyme
Eucalyptus oil (linking it here)
A pot
Or you can use a bowl and a candle warmer (linking one here)

Directions:

1.) Start by slicing the citrus fruits and squeezing them while placing into a pot or bowl.

2.) Add the thyme and a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil.

3.) Fill with water.

4.) Place on the stove and allow to simmer on low for 3-4 hours. Or if using a candle warmer lamp, place the bowl underneath a lit candle warmer lamp.

*You can add more water to prevent from drying out and re-use for the next 2-3 days.*

For more simmer pot recipes check out:

My lilac simmer pot

This popular simmer pot gift which is perfect for housewarmings and the holidays

I also love this floral rose and grapefruit simmer pot

For more ideas for spring check out

How to create a spring wardrobe capsule

This spring orzo salad

How to start a garden for beginners

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March 20, 2025 By Nicolle

20 In DIY/ kids

Earth Day Seed Bombs

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If you’re looking for a cute and super easy Earth Day activity to do with your kid this is it – Earth Day seed bombs. That’s right, little balls of paper that look like earth that you can plant to grow wildflowers.

Planting seeds is a fun way to celebrate Earth Day and spring. Little ones will have a ball helping to shred the paper and can form them into balls. These seed bombs are a fun science activity you could do at school too! Scroll down to see my DIY for these Earth Day Seed Bombs.

Earth Day Seed Bombs

You will need:

Scrap pieces of blue and green paper – construction paper on Amazon
2 bowls
water
a blender
packet of wildflower seeds – got these on Amazon as well
Cookie sheet or pan
Paper towels

Directions:

1.) Take your scrap pieces of blue and green paper and rip in small pieces. I let my guys help me with this part and sort into bowls by matching color.

2.) Fill each bowl with warm water, enough to cover the top and let sit for 30 minutes.

3.) After letting soak, take your wet paper and blend each color separately. You may have to add more water so that it can blend easier and that’s ok because you can just squeeze out the water at the end.

4.) Squeeze out any additional water and put the shredded paper back in separate bowls.

5.) Take your wildflower seeds and sprinkle into the blue bowl, mix together

6.) Take a handful of blue paper/seed mixture and roll into a ball.

7.) Take some small pieces of shredded green paper and place into ball and roll to combine, making an earth shape.

8.) If planting right away, you can plant right in the ground following the directions on the back of the seed packet. If you’re not planting right away, let your seed bombs dry on a pan or cookie sheet lined with paper towel. Just soak for a little bit prior to planting.