Since April is National Poetry Month, Crane took the time to interview someone who knows poetry very well and we are offering 4 Annual Subscriptions to Poetry Magazine! We interviewed Elizabeth Burke-Dain, Director of Marketing and Media, Poetry Foundation, 61 West Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois. Poetryfoundation.org. for this blog. What is National Poetry Month? National… Continue reading Celebrating April National Poetry Month

Pack in the fun this spring with great family vacation ideas from Crane! Whether you’re looking to escape the winter blues or make new memories in places you’ve never been, we’ve got you covered. Discover our top 5 spring break family vacation ideas below. Road Trip to US National Parks Fill up the tank, grab… Continue reading Top 5 Spring Break Family Vacation Ideas

Who says you have to have the winter blues? Stay warm and  trendy no matter what the weather with these 8 essential items for your winter wardrobe, home, and lifestyle!  Cashmere Scarf, $168 Is there anything more luxurious than a cashmere scarf? Wrap yourself in warmth with this super soft scarf by J.Crew. Down &… Continue reading Winter Must-Haves

Discover 7 New Year’s resolutions for healthier living in 2017. All of which we think are worth keeping! TRAVEL Set a resolution to travel more in 2017! Sometimes, it takes getting lost to actually find yourself. So go ahead and set your sights on new places this year. REBOOT YOUR DIET Ditch the donuts and… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions Worth Keeping

This week I gave up carbs. Today I am only eating vegetables. When it comes to eating healthier, we make things harder on ourselves by giving up food groups or going through hoops for a diet when the best thing and easiest lifestyle change we can make is simple: drink more water. That’s where this… Continue reading Ulla: The Easy Way to Drink More Water Per Day

If you’ve attended a concert or public event lately, you’ve noticed how often everyone, probably even you, takes out their phones for a photo or video. Why can’t we all just appreciate the moment without feeling the need to capture it to share the experience later? Not too long ago we weren’t all attached to… Continue reading Yondr Creates “Phone Free Zones”

Designs for the future need to do a few things: improve upon what’s already invented, look aesthetically appealing and be something that could sustain for many years. China’s Street Straddling Bus does just that. All you need to do is watch this video and you’ll be sold on the idea, but here are the takeaways:… Continue reading The Street Straddling Bus | Design of the Future

Cement flooring in an unfinished basement, cement outdoor or garage spaces, they all have something in common don’t they – grey boring floors. Cement is actually an extremely versatile material that can be colored and used in flooring or other places. Using cement allows you to use any color and design that you want, the… Continue reading New Trend Alert: Cement Tiles are IN