Are you a fan of smoked cheese or smoked salmon? Did you know that it’s easy and inexpensive to cold smoke your favorites at home with a cold smoke tube? You don’t need a lot of expensive tools. I’ll show you how to save money and store your smoked foods, and I’ll even give you some gift ideas. You’ll learn what cold smoking is and how it works for different types of food. Y’all know that Brad is the cook, grill master, smoke master, etc.; however, you don’t have to invest in expensive smokers to learn to cold smoke. So, let’s get started. (Posts on The Ponds Farmhouse may contain affiliate li ..read more

Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures: Pollen Season & Porches! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures. Hey friends, and thanks for stopping by. This past week was busy as we tried to work in the yard and get the outdoor areas spruced up. A neighbor asked to have their daughter’s prom pictures taken on our property, and you know we wanted to make it look as nice as possible. However, the combination o ..read more

Ready to bring the excitement of the derby racetrack right into your living room? This DIY Wood Horse Race Game is a perfect family activity that’s both fun to build and thrilling to play! Looking for a fun party game? The Horse Race Derby Game is a crowd-pleasing addition to your Kentucky Derby party games. Great for all ages, this handcrafted game is sure to provide hours of entertainment and friendly competition. I’ll show you how to build your own wooden horse race game and teach you how to play it. So get your derby hats on, and let’s get started. Caution: Small objects such as golf tees ..read more

Looking for creative decorating ideas to refresh your Springtime mantel decor? Look no further and get ready for some refreshingly light and airy decorating ideas. Transform your home with these budget-friendly ideas for farmhouse Spring mantel decor, which include a mix of DIY, vintage, and thrift store finds. Today, we will bring the outdoors inside and help you reimagine your existing decor with 7 refreshing mantel ideas. (Posts on The Ponds Farmhouse may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See the full disclosure details here.) Table of conte ..read more

Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures: Spring break! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures. Hey friends, I hope you have had a good week. We spent the week at our beach cottage with 3 fur babies. We had more than a few mishaps with elderly grand fur baby. We felt he was homesick and a little confused. But we all survived, and they are back home with their parents. Whew! In other news we got to spend some ..read more

Looking for creative and unique Spring porch ideas that are budget-friendly? You can spruce up your porch for Spring with a bit of creativity and thrifted finds. Use these spring bird and unique birdhouse decor ideas to create a show-stopping display. This year, I wanted to create a unique display on our screen porch—something different from my usual decor. However, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on new decorations. The first thing I needed to do was to determine the Spring porch theme. See how an inspiration piece and all the other birdhouse decor come together for a unique Spring porc ..read more

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to decorate our front doors! If you are looking for creative springtime wreath ideas, I’ve got you covered. These 20 budget-friendly stunning Spring and Summer wreaths are perfect for outdoors or enhancing indoor decor. From gorgeous florals to greenery to patriotic wreaths, you are sure to find the ideal wreath ideas to carry you through the spring and summer decorating seasons. These spring and summer wreaths will help you to personalize your home’s decor. Using handcrafted elements, seasonal finds, or vintage and repurposed ideas, you will be inspired to cre ..read more

Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures: Easter Sunday! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures. Hey friends, and Happy Easter Sunday! We are at the beach with not one but three fur babies! We are keeping our grand pups for the week. Rudy gets so excited when Millie and Jackson are with us, and it can be exhausting. Walking three excited dogs is definitely a challenge. However, we are having a great time, an ..read more

I’m always looking for ways to reuse or upcycle things around the house. Maybe you are looking for ways to reuse those ugly plastic plant pots from the garden nursery. Instead of taking them to be recycled, how about upcycling them with a DIY Flower Pot Craft? See how you can easily add a touch of vintage charm to your plants? This budget-friendly DIY uses old book pages to create cute flower pots is perfect for you! You can cover various-size containers to create stunning flower pots for a multitude of decor options. This budget-friendly craft is quick and easy, and it’s a great project for g ..read more

Do you dream of vibrant and inviting outdoor spaces overflowing with color and creativity? Adding container gardens is a budget-friendly and versatile solution for outdoor decor! With a little creativity and these easy container garden ideas, you can transform your patio, porch, or any outdoor space into a flourishing oasis. With many planting container options, you can let your imagination soar as you spruce up your outdoor spaces. (Posts on The Ponds Farmhouse may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See the full disclosure details here.) Table ..read more