Health + Wellness

Sending children back to school means lots of things. It means that summer is actually coming to an end (we like to focus on the fact that we have until September 21st for metrological fall to begin, so lets think of it that way). It means that children get to see all their friends and classmates again. And it means…

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…

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…

INTRODUCING OUR STUDENT ARTISTS This year at the ABC Kids Expo we hosted a “The Nose Knows Crane” Tissue holder decorating Contest. They were a huge hit! The tissue holders were on display at the front of our Booth (#1225) for viewing, judging for the student artists, and entering our raffle to win one of the holders. All judging took…

This week we decided to interview Vianka Perez Belyea, Rhoost co-founder, in honor of our Baby Safety month giveaway! She tells us about herself, Rhoost, and childproofing your home. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family. I am married to Aaron Belyea and have two great kids – Soledad, 6 yrs old & Lucas 16 months. Soledad…

Did you know the color of your baby’s nursery can affect the mood of both you and your child? Recent psychological studies have shown that color choice can influence behaviors, stimulate brain activity and even improve sleeping habits! Check out these popular nursery room colors and how they can affect moods. Rubber Ducky Yellow might not be the best choice…

Each month Crane-USA chooses an artist to draw something on one of our drop shape humidifiers using a Sharpie marker. This month we introduce Chicago-based artist Bill Moran. BILL MORAN – Artist Extraordinare   Crane: What did you think when Crane approached you to draw an image on one of their drop humidifiers? Bill: Honestly my first thought was, O.K.…