Overview

Let’s Transform Before Spring

This tracker is here to help you turn intention into action — not through motivation or pressure, but through small habits that fit into your real life.
You don’t need to fix everything.
You don’t need perfect days.
You just need a few habits you can return to — even on the hard days.
That’s how change actually happens.

How This Tracker Works

This tracker isn’t a to-do list — it’s a behavior-change system. It’s built around a few research-backed principles that make follow-through easier and more consistent.
1) Writing your goal increases follow-through
People are more likely to achieve goals when they write them down, because it turns a vague intention into a clear commitment.
Good intentions live in your head
Results start on paper
Bottom line: writing your goal helps your brain treat it as real and actionable.
2) Tracking builds awareness and accountability
Checking off a habit is a form of self-monitoring—one of the most effective tools in behavior-change and weight-loss research.
Tracking helps you:
notice patterns (what’s working, what’s not)
stay honest without judgment
build momentum through visible progress (streaks matter)
Bottom line: what you track, you improve.
3) Planning prevents decision fatigue
If you decide ahead of time when you’ll do a habit, you don’t have to “feel motivated” in the moment.
This is supported by implementation intention research (simple “when/then” plans that make action automatic).
Examples:
After lunch → walk 12 minutes
After coffee → drink water
After dinner → 10-minute reset
Bottom line: planning turns “I’ll try” into “I know when.”
4) Habit stacking makes habits feel automatic
The easiest way to build a new habit is to attach it to one you already do. Your brain already recognizes the cue, so the new behavior happens more naturally.
Habit stacking formula (popularized by James Clear):
“After I [existing habit], I will [new habit].”
Bottom line: same routine, upgraded.

Pick Your WHY

CHOOSE YOUR GOAL

Before you track anything, know why you’re doing this. Your WHY influences what you choose to track and helps you stay motivated when you hit resistance.

Clarify Your Goal

Avoid vague goals. Use this simple formula:
I want to feel ____________________ by ____________________.
Examples (optional, small text):
more energized by spring
calmer at night by the end of February
comfortable in my body by summer

Starter Habits (Choose 1–3)

Choose a few habits that support your WHY. Keep them realistic and repeatable.
Examples:

• Walk daily (10–20 minutes counts)
• Eat protein at meals
• Drink water first thing in the morning
• Go to bed at a consistent time
• Reduce late-night scrolling
• Strength train twice per week
• Take a 10-minute walk after meals
• Eat mostly cooked foods
• Replace alcohol with mocktails on select nights
• Plan your week on Sunday
• You don’t need many. You need repeatable.

My Focus Habits for February

Habit 1: _______________________________
Habit 2: _______________________________
Habit 3: _______________________________
If you can do these on a hard day, you chose well.

Habit Stacking (Make It Easier)

Attach your habits to routines you already do:
After I __________________________________, I will ________________________________.

After I __________________________________, I will ________________________________.

After I __________________________________, I will ________________________________.

Reset Rule (Mindset You’ll Need)

This tracker assumes progress, not perfection.
Choose You Reset Rule:
• Miss a day? Normal.
• Miss two days? Reset immediately.
• Adjust the habit — don’t quit it.

Closing

🌱 Core Truth (great closer)
Most goals aren’t about discipline.
They’re about supporting the body, calming the nervous system, and building simple routines.
Goals set the direction.
Habits determine the outcome.

🎧 Podcast → Habit Mapping

Holiday Blends

Looking for a Handmade, Handcrafted Gift to Make? 

Download my gift guide. This includes links to my favorite products, ingredients and supplies. 

What Is a Simmer Pot?

A simmer pot (sometimes called stovetop potpourri) is a blend of dried fruits, spices, herbs, and botanicals that you gently heat in water on the stove or in a small crockpot. As it simmers, it releases the most beautiful, natural fragrance into your home.

Think:
Slices of orange,  apple, pear, lemon and lime  
Whole spices like cinnamon sticks, star anise, clove, allspice
Cranberries, hibiscus, or rosehips for a tart, fruity note
Herbs and evergreens like rosemary, pine, or juniper

It’s like making tea for your home. No synthetic fragrance. No headaches. Just real ingredients you can see, recognize, and enjoy.

Why I Handcraft My Simmer Pots

I didn’t want to create “just another holiday product.” I wanted something that felt:
Natural: Real citrus, herbs, flowers, and spices—not artificial fragrance oils. Upcycled & thoughtful: I love using citrus slices, herbs, and botanicals in a way that reduces waste and gives them a beautiful second life.

Vintage & nostalgic: Each jar is layered to look like a tiny holiday scene—like something you’d find in an old-fashioned general store.

Fun to use: Part ritual, part decor, part “wow, your house smells amazing—what is that?”

Every simmer pot is:
Hand-layered by me
Built with intentional scent “stories” (bright & festive, cozy & calm, nostalgic & sweet)
Beautiful enough to gift as-is—no wrapping required

Meet My Holiday Simmer Pot Collection

Here’s a peek at my handcrafted blends. (Availability and substitutions may vary as I handcraft these in small batches.)

Merry ‘Little’ Christmas

A mini simmer pot.  
A crowd-pleasing holiday simmer that smells like Christmas without being too strong. It’s warm, clean, and nostalgic—perfect for gifting and easy for anyone to love.

Scent Vibe: Bright, classic Christmas citrus first—like fresh orange peel in warm air—followed by cozy cinnamon and a soft cranberry sweetness, finished with a gentle, creamy vanilla glow

Ingredients: Orange, Lemon, Cinnamon, Cranberries, Whole Cloves, Blue Spruce Sprig, Vanilla

Gatherings Blend

Simmer when friends & families get together for festive parties, cookie exchanges, holiday dinners.

Scent Vibe: Reminiscent of the cherished holiday punch bowl—tart, party-bright citrus over juicy, cranberry-like hibiscus notes, swirled with warm allspice, vanilla, and ginger, with a subtle evergreen sparkle from juniper. Himalayan salt “confetti,” cranberries, star anise, and citrus wheels make it as festive in the package as it is fragrant on the stove.

Ingredients: Allspice berries; cranberries; dried ginger chips; cardamom pods; vanilla pods; star anise; juniper berries; vanilla lime wheels; spiced orange wheels; hibiscus petals; grapefruit wheels; Himalayan salt.

Use: Add contents to 2 Cups of Water and simmer on low. Strain and store in the refrigerator. Reuse up to 6 times.
Do Not leave unattended.

Fireside Blend

Wind down during this busy time of year. Be present in the moment and truly enjoy the holidays—read a book, listen to music, sip a cup of tea.

Scent Vibe: Quiet, tea-like florals with a clean citrus hint—hibiscus and lavender brightened by lemony coriander and soft orange, with a hint of smokiness—perfect for cuddling up with a cozy blanket and a good book.

Ingredients: Hibiscus Blossoms, Orange Peel, Coriander Seeds, Cardamom Pods, Lavender Buds, Bay Leaf, Himalayan Pink Salt, Juniper Berries, Lemon Wheels, Star Anise, Smoked Rosemary.

Christmas Blend

Simmer while opening gifts, sharing festive treats, and cozying up for unrushed, quality time.

Scent Vibe: Bright citrus layered over warm bakery spices with a fresh evergreen lift. Spice-kissed citrus wheels and whole botanicals make it look as festive as it smells.

Ingredients: Whole Cloves; Cinnamon Sticks; Dried Ginger Chips; Allspice Berries; Cardamom Pods; Star Anise; Juniper Berries; Culinary Fir/Spruce Tips or Rosemary Sprigs; Anise Seed; Vanilla Pods; Grapefruit Wheels (spice-dusted); Orange Wheels (spice-dusted); Tangerine or Clementine Wheels (spice-dusted).

Traditions Blend

Simmer while wrapping gifts, creating family traditions, baking cookies, playing board games, and making home-crafted gifts.

Scent Vibe: Warm vanilla and buttery cardamom with freshly grated nutmeg and cozy ginger—finished with cool peppermint and a soft orange and spiced pear.

Ingredients: Cinnamon Stick, Vanilla Bean, Cardamom Pods, Ginger Chips, Nutmeg Shards, Allspice Berries, Whole Cloves, Orange Peel, Spiced Pears, Tangerine/Clementine Wheels, Peppermint Leaf (dried), Star Anise.

How to Use a Simmer Pot

Using your handcrafted simmer pot is simple and intentional—no special equipment required.

Stovetop Method:

• Add contents of the jar to a small saucepan.
• Pour in about 2 cups of water (enough to cover the ingredients).
• Simmer on the lowest heat.
• As the water evaporates, top it off as needed.
• Turn off the heat when you leave the house or go to bed.

Mini Crockpot / Warmer Method:

• Add ingredients and water to your mini crockpot.
• Set to low or warm.
• Leave uncovered to allow fragrance to fill the room.
• Most blends can be reused multiple times—just let the mixture cool, cover, and use again within a couple of days (topping off with fresh water each time).

Safety note: Always keep an eye on the water level and never leave a simmer pot unattended on the stove.

Why Simmer Pots Make the Best Gifts

These aren’t just “good-smelling things.”

They’re:
Visually beautiful: Slices of citrus, herbs, flowers, and spices layered in a clear bag or jar—it’s like a little piece of holiday art.
Fun to use: Even people who don’t like candles love the interactive, hands-on nature of simmer pots.
Natural: Real ingredients, no synthetic fragrance.
Universal: Great for people who are scent-sensitive or prefer a lighter, more natural fragrance.
They’re perfect for:

• Hostess gifts
• Teacher gifts
• Neighbor gifts
• Stocking stuffers
• Employee and client appreciation gifts
• “Just because I’m thinking of you” gifts

You can tuck one into a mug, tie it to a bottle of wine, or add it to a cozy gift basket with tea, cocoa, or homemade treats.

Custom Tags, Custom Blends & Group Gifts

One of my favorite parts of this little simmer pot business? Customizing.

I can:

• Personalize labels with names or short messages
• Create blends tailored to a theme (company colors, event vibe, or a special scent memory)
• Put together sets for employee gifts, client gifts, friend gifts, teacher gifts, hostess gifts—you name it.

If you’d like simmer pots created just for your business, event, or family gathering, reach out and we can dream up the perfect blend together.

Bring a Vintage Holiday Tradition Into Your Home

n a world of quick clicks and overnight shipping, there’s something grounding about a gift that’s been carefully layered, scented, and tied by hand.

My handcrafted holiday simmer pots are my way of sharing that feeling—of slowing down, breathing deeper, and letting your home smell like warmth, memory, and love.

You can shop my current simmer pot collection here: