TOP 10 WAYS TO DECORATE AT THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are our favorite time of the year at Crane. We love to decorate our homes and offices with great holiday style. So, we decided to come together to give you our Top 10 Ways to Decorate At...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions Worth Keeping
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...
View ArticleTOP BABY NAMES OF 2016
Do you love the name Sophia or Jackson? You’re not alone. These two names have been topping the popular baby name charts since 2013; and, according to BabyCenter.com, Sophia has been at the top of the...
View ArticleWinter Must-Haves
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...
View Article5 Ways to De-Stress
When stress comes knocking at the door, it can be hard to ignore. So, we came up with 5 ways to de-stress and feel refreshed. Get Plenty Of Sleep: In order to have a peaceful and productive day, it is...
View ArticleTop 5 Spring Break Family Vacation Ideas
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....
View ArticleCelebrating April National Poetry Month
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...
View ArticleHOW TO GET YOUR BABY TO SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT
There are many reasons why your baby may be waking up throughout the night. She may be teething, hungry, too hot or too cold or just wants to spend more time with her mom and dad. Some babies are born...
View ArticleHUMIDIFIER MYTHS AND TRUTHS
Let’s face it: Many people only think to use their humidifiers when they are sick. What you may not know is that humidifiers improve indoor air quality to help you breathe easier and they serve up many...
View ArticleHILARIOUS TWEETS AND #MOMFAIL MOMENTS
If you can’t laugh with other moms, who can you laugh with? Sometimes parenthood can be as complicated and crazy as it is comical. Check out these hilarious tweets from other moms, just like you,...
View ArticleAT HOME WITH PHOTOGRAPHER, GRAY BENKO
Meet Gray Benko. She has photographed the likes of Zara and Gap Kids, has over 35K followers on Instagram, and resides in Charleston, South Carolina with her “husband, 2 crazy kids and even crazier...
View ArticleTop 10 Halloween Safety Tips
With Halloween quickly approaching, it is important to talk about the necessary safety precautions to take to ensure a fun and ghoulishly great Halloween! We have gathered up the Top 10 Halloween...
View Article10 “MUST HAVE” GIFTS FOR STYLISH NEW MOMS
Not sure what gift to get the new mom in your life? Like… what does she really need? What does she actually want? Well, we listened carefully to what moms were saying and put together a list of 10...
View ArticleMONOCHROME THAT HOME
You’ve seen it all over Pinterest and taking over your Instagram feed looking absolutely fabulous… but how do you achieve that adorable monochromatic look without it being all boring and stale? Well,...
View ArticleEar Infections In Babies
It is not a rare thing for babies to get ear infection. Babies are truly fragile and are still developing their immune systems. Detecting ear infection is all on the parent’s shoulders, as babies can...
View ArticleUnique Registry Must-Haves
Shopping for the perfect baby shower gift can be daunting, especially if the mom-to-be has a small, picked over registry. Sometimes you want to get something unique, that mom doesn’t know she needs...
View ArticleThe Perfect Gifts for less than $40
Thanksgiving has passed, snow has begun to fall, and the gift giving season is quickly approaching. Some people may be wrapping up with their holiday shopping, but most of us are still trying to find...
View ArticleEarly Literacy – Screen Time vs Facetime
Early Literacy – Screen Time vs Facetime Interview with Melissa Phillips , Senior Manager of Children’s Services at Libertyville Public Library, Libertyville Illinois. What is early literacy? Early...
View ArticleRead Across America Day! – A Tribute to Dr. Suess
Joe Raedle / Getty Images Dr. Suess is one of the most well-known children’s book authors of all time. From his craftily constructed rhymes to his iconic, engaging characters, he has captured the...
View ArticleDuck Duck Goose – Playground Games for the Ages
With the thousands of apps kids are downloading these days on their smart devices, it’s important to encourage enough playtime outdoors to build strong social skills and make sure kids are getting...
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