We just love making our own things. When you find out how easy they are to make, you'll wonder why you ever bought it. ⏳ The trick is patience. Some things like Vanilla Extract need time to mature. At least 18months actually. ⌚ But it's so much cheaper than buying it in the shops. This way I can also make sure that the only thing in my vanilla extract is vanilla pods and vegetable glycerin. No vodka or other alcohol and no synthetic flavours or preservatives. ♻️ I also don't have to throw away 100's of mini plastic bottles either. 😁 Do you make your own products? Do you dream of having your own mini homestead like me? . . #minihomestead #dreamsoffarming #selfsustainableliving #lifeinsuffolk #toxinfree #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #healthylifestyle #naturesmedicine #toxfreeliving #healthyfood #makeyourown #vanillaextract #patiencechallenge #homecooking #uk #ukhomes #dreambig #followyourdreams (at Suffolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB8eLU4nq0u/?igshid=6revxr39yw9s

* Self-sustainable life * I honestly can not get enough of this drink right now. 🍹 We've paired up our homemade Elderflower cordial (non-alcoholic) with our homemade Elderberry Syrup. 🍹 Know your surroundings and taste what nature provides. Take one step at a time towards a healthier you. . . #minihomestead #dreamsoffarming #selfsustainableliving #lifeinsuffolk #toxinfree #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #healthylifestyle #naturesmedicine #godsplan #healingwithin #summerdrinks #summertime #positivemindseat #antioxidants #doterrauk #keepingitreal #motherskitchen #naturelovers #suffolkmums #mumsnet #holisticlifestyle (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBaqmthHHUJ/?igshid=1r5t19lrytk0k

For me it's so important to have what I need in my garden. That way I know how it's cared for, I know what's been used on it, I know it's completely natural. 👩‍🌾 I'm not the best gardener by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm loving the learning process. 👩‍🌾 Rosemary was one of the first things we planted in this garden and it's been thriving ever since. 👩‍🌾 However it rarely ends up in our food 😂. I use most of it in my natural vinegar cleaners. I have several large Mason jars filled with rosemary infused vinegar ready to refill my spray bottles. 👩‍🌾 I also have Mason jars filled with Rosemary infused Grapeseed oil ready to make my hair oils. 👩‍🌾 Now that I have a dehydrator I'll also be drying out this wonderful herb so I can refill my dried mixed herb pots. 👩‍🌾 There's just so many uses for this herb. Every garden should have one. . . Do you have one in yours? . . #minihomestead #dreamsoffarming #rosemary #homegrown #growyourown #growforbritain #suffolkgarden #quarantinelife #lockdown2020 #growingfood #ediblegarden #mentalboost #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #onlygoodvibes #growthmindset #positiveliving #toxinfree #toxinfreeliving #growyourown #naturalcleaners #vinegarcleaner #hairoil #makeyourown #stayhealthy #naturalremedies #naturalcleaningproducts #selfsustainableliving #selfsustainablehome (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBSxHRiHJ-l/?igshid=18t2tep1gudgh

I love my chickens - Esther 🐔 Magma 🐔 Pepper 🐔 Snowy 🐔, they never let me down. 💛 Who likes eggs for breakfast? . . . #minihomestead #dreamsoffarming #layingchickens #freerangehens #selfsustainableliving #growyourown #growforbritain #suffolkgarden #quarantinelife #lockdown2020 #roesintheeast #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #wellness #positivevibes #toxinfreehome #backyardchickens #doterraUK #selfsustainablehome #natureprovides #eggsforbreakfast (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBNPeT0nB9B/?igshid=d7m6uz034zwn