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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…

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…

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.…

Each month Crane-USA chooses an artist to draw something on one of our drop shape humidifiers using a Sharpie marker. There is only a few more days left to enter the “Breathe Easy” grand prize of a custom-designed drop humidifier designed by Sharpie artist Emmy Star Brown. This month we introduce Emmy Star Brown. EMMY STAR BROWN  What did you…