Connecting rural and urban communities. Embracing hard work, loyalty, and humility. Celebrating the American farmer. These are the qualities we at Country Cool strive to observe every day. As it turns out, so does the Iowa Food and Family Project (Iowa FFP). That’s...
THE CROSSROADS BLOG
PRESENTING… THE COUNTRY COOL SUMMER COLLECTION!
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...
THE GIFT OF RISK-TAKING: HOW MOMS HELP THEIR KIDS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE
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...
CONNOR MCCAFFERY AND COUNTRY COOL: A PARTNERSHIP WITH A PURPOSE
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.” Elite basketball and...
WINTER BLUES GOT YOU DOWN? PLAN A GARDEN THAT’S WORTHY OF COUNTRY PRIDE!
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...
TOO EGGSPENSIVE:
How The Egg Shortage Is Impacting American Families, And What You Can Do About It.
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...
COUNTRY LIVING DOESN’T STOP WHEN IT’S WINTER ON THE ACREAGE!
Get tips on keeping your creatures safe and your buildings in tip-top shape during the winter months. CARING FOR YOURCREATURES IN THE COLD When it comes to country living, keeping chickens, bunnies, cats or goats on your acreage can be a lot of fun — but caring for...
THE ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE FOR A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
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...