The Crossroads Blog

A crop top without the crop, a baseball tee that’s got game, a fashion-forward flutter-sleeve for babies — it’s the Country Cool Summer Collection! We’ve got tees with sleeves of all lengths to keep you comfy all season long. We’ve got cute kids’ clothes to show off your offspring in style. We’ve got hats for your thinker and vats for your drinker, the Imprint Solid Twill Hat and Signature Big Ol' Growler, respectively. When the days are hot and you want to stay cool, check out the seven statement-makers below!

Country Cool celebrates the mothers who take on the unique challenges of raising kids outside of the city limits. We know that there are innumerable benefits to growing up in the country, but one of the best is also one of the hardest for many mothers: letting your children take risks.

When we scheduled a 9 o’clock interview with Connor McCaffery, he was polite, enthusiastic and endearing right off the bat. “Do you know about how long it’s going to take?” he asked, “I just have to go to an elementary school nearby at 10.”

Sure you love your country lifestyle — the beauty of nature, the reward of hard work, the satisfaction of land stewardship. But when the days are short and the nights are long, are you dreaming of green? Get a head start on your garden so you can get growing as soon as the weather turns warm.

The skyrocketing price of eggs in recent months has been felt across the country, especially for those who rely on eggs as a cheap, versatile, reliable source of protein. When the supply of eggs drops and demand for eggs remains high as ever, the idea of producing your own is certainly an attractive one. Whether you’re already raising hens or just thinking about it, here’s some info you need to know.

Get tips on keeping your creatures safe and your buildings in tip-top shape during the winter months.

From the scrumptious abundance of food to the jolly twang of Christmas music and the cozy warm décor in-between, nothing beats Christmas in the countryside. And having the right gifts to give to the people you like an awful lot — and especially love — can make the good times even better. Here are 20 country Christmas presents we handpicked for you to give this year for all the folks in your life who matter the most.