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It’s that time of year again, “are you ready for some football?!?!” Starting Thursday September 4th, the Green Bay Packers will take on the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL opener. This also means that Fantasy Football, creating a team made up of individual players based on their rankings, stats or just how much you like them, will also kickoff. Crane…

All week we’ve enjoyed learning about sharks and their habits in the ocean. By this point we’ve all probably realized how much of the ocean we really don’t know much about, I know I have! There is one giant in the ocean that they haven’t talked about during Shark Week. See if you can guess what it is: it weighs…

Let me introduce myself. My name is Brady Loomis and I am the new member of the Crane Marketing and Customer Care team! I am a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison where I received a degree in Journalism and Environmental Studies with a minor in Entrepreneurship. When I am not on the phone assisting you or…

Unless you are a Disney fanatic, chances are you are looking to take a relaxing family vacation this year. One that doesn’t involve long lines, a hefty investment and Mickey ears. So, let’s chat about great summer family vacation ideas that fit your needs. BEACH RESORT VACATION When people hear the word “vacation”, most minds immediately go to the beach.…

With Father’s Day right around the corner we felt a blog on dads was, well, appropriate! In the spirit of Father’s Day and fatherhood, we asked dads whose children have grown up to give new dads their best advice, because there’s no shortage of good tips on raising children. As the saying goes . . . one of the greatest…

Written by: Lauren Hartmann – Owner & Author of The Little Things We Do and Contributor for Disney Baby and Babble If you are lucky enough to live in a sun-shiney state (I’m looking at you California and Florida!), you have the luxury of heading out for sunny day outdoor family activities on a regular basis. But for those of…

By: Diane Maxeiner – Photographer: DME Photo Design Ahh… Spring is almost here. Bring on the yard sales!! Spring cleaning for some people is the time to clear out their homes and get rid of neglected items. For others, spring cleaning means it’s upcycling season: seeking out those neglected items and repurposing them into objects of art. It’s the old…

As Matt, Liam and I were standing in the security line at the Honolulu International Airport, we stood behind a family of four that included a mom, dad and two young boys under the age of 5.  While the older one was swerving in and out of lane dividers, dad had a firm grasp on the younger one who was…

We all know hand washing, covering your mouth when you cough, and avoiding others who are sick helps prevent the spread of the flu virus. BUT did you know that proper humidity levels in your home and workplace also help stop the spread of the virus? A new study done by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows…