It's easier than you think to make homemade vanilla extract! Except for the alcohol needed, all the ingredients can be bought on Amazon. You have two ways of doing this: 1) make them in September for Christmas gifts ready use or 2) make them in December right before Christmas and tell people to begin using in March. Either way, it's a sweet, homemade gift people will love receiving from you. Here's what you need: -high quality vanilla bean pods https://a.co/d/iWFHRdz -4oz glass bottles with flip top lids https://a.co/d/5rJ0cn5 -high quality vodka (like Titos which is also gluten free) The bottles from Amazon come with a mini funnel and bottle labels which is nice! Step 1: Cut vanilla bean pods in half so that they will fit inside the bottle. Split each bean down the side to expose the seeds. Step 2: Add 2-4 pods in each glass bottle. Step 3: Using the funnel provided, pour vodka over the bean pods until it reaches the top of the bottle. Step 4: Lock down the bottle and shake gently. Step 5: Once or twice a month, shake gently again. After 3 months of incubation time, your vanilla extract is ready to add to recipes! #vanillaextract #homemadegifts #DIYvanilla #teachergifts