Pause Online Checkout and Shop With Intention
Simmer introduces a thoughtful pause to online shopping, helping you make mindful purchasing decisions and distinguish genuine needs from impulse buys.
Intentional Friction
Simmer introduces thoughtful friction to online checkout so you can make deliberate purchasing choices. Our extension brings a Marinating pause, guiding check-in questions, and financial verdicts to separate true needs from impulse buys.
The Ten-Minute Pause
Take a breath before buying with our signature Marinating feature, giving you a calm window to reflect on every online checkout.
Insightful Check-Ins
Reflect on your purchase to help distinguish between a genuine personal need and a fleeting desire.
Secure Vault Storage
Save items away in a specialized vault that blocks your checkout for twenty-four hours to ensure lasting satisfaction.
Turn Impulses into Choices
Discover how our thoughtful browser extension helps you pause, reflect, and make intentional purchasing decisions every time you shop online.
The Ten-Minute Pause
Introduce a brief mindful pause called Marinating to give yourself time to reflect before buying.
The Twenty-Four Hour Vault
Save tempting items to a secure vault that blocks checkout for an entire day to stop regret.
Helpful Check-In Questions
Answer thoughtful prompts that help you distinguish between genuine needs and fleeting impulses.
Clear Financial Verdicts
Receive insightful guidance and verdicts that empower you to take control of your spending habits.
What Questions are still on the Stove?
Find quick answers about how our browser extension adds thoughtful friction to your online checkout experience.
Does Simmer cost anything?
No! Simmer is for people already scared of spending too impulsively, the extension is totally free.
How do I unlock my checkout early?
You can easily unlock your checkout at any time if you decide the purchase is truly necessary.
What happens when I use the Vault?
The Vault safely stores your saved items and blocks checkout for twenty-four hours to prevent regret.
How do financial verdicts work?
Using your past data, your budget and your reason, Simmer creates a score that determines what to do.
Is Simmer easy to install?
Yes, simply add our browser extension to start making more mindful online shopping choices instantly.
Can Simmer track me outside purchases?
No, Simmer allows users to input the information they want and does everything else internally, without accessing other aspects of your history.
Marinating Process
Discover how Simmer introduces thoughtful friction during online checkout to help you make mindful purchasing decisions effortlessly.
Step One: The Pause
When you reach checkout, Simmer initiates a ten-minute pause called Marinating, giving you a calm moment to reflect on your purchase.
Step Two: Reflection
Answer quick check-in questions and review helpful financial verdicts designed to distinguish genuine needs from impulse buys.
Step Three: Clarity
Save tempting items to a Vault that safely blocks checkout for twenty-four hours, ensuring absolute clarity before you buy.