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… Continue reading Understanding EV-D68 and Preventing Your Family From Catching It
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… Continue reading We Have Our Starting Line-up- Do You?
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… Continue reading In Honor of Shark Week, Let’s Save the Sea!
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… Continue reading Sustainability: It Runs in the Family
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… Continue reading Your Voice: Family Vacations – Summer Travel Ideas
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 . .… Continue reading 10 Tips For New Dads
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… Continue reading Your Voice: 10 Simple, Fun Outdoor Family Activities for a Sunny Day
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… Continue reading Upcycling & Spring Cleaning: One Man’s Trash Is An Artist’s Treasure
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… Continue reading Your Voice: Parenting & Why One is the Perfect Number… For Us
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… Continue reading Humidity May Help Fight the Flu!