The hot cocoa is flowing, trees are decorated, and the Christmas season is underway! This festive and fun time is a chance to be together with loved ones, and surprise each other with special gifts. While the anticipation leading up to December 25 can be exciting, it can also be a *tad* stressful to make … Continue reading The Best Gifts to Give This Christmas!
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Locals Love Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is just a few days away! The turkeys are thawing, cans of cranberries and boxes of stuffing are packed tight in the pantry, and stretchy pants are on standby. The holiday offers an opportunity to spend time with family and eat great food – and most importantly, it offers a chance to reflect and … Continue reading Locals Love Thanksgiving!
3 Reasons to VOTE
It’s National Voter Registration Day – Cedar Rapids locals, are YOU registered to vote for your favorite local businesses? Okay, so today’s national holiday miiiight not be an official Locals Love Us holiday 😉 , but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to support our local business owners by encouraging YOU to support them with … Continue reading 3 Reasons to VOTE
Beat the Heat with the Best!
Summer means spending more time outside, and while most days are fun-in-the-sun, those extremely hot days (and we see you, humidity) have us searching for ways to enjoy the day while also not being miserable. So today, we’re sharing the love with the best places to cool off and beat the heat! Family Fun Hello, … Continue reading Beat the Heat with the Best!
Celebrating the 4th of July
It’s almost time for a long weekend of freedom and fun! July 4th is in ONE WEEK, and we’re excited to spend the time outside in the sunshine. We’re also celebrating our local businesses that offer great fun, food, and community this weekend! Here are some of the best to make your own celebration a … Continue reading Celebrating the 4th of July
Ways to Celebrate Dad
This is your reminder – Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 18! Do you have your gifts ready? Is the day for Dad all planned? Did you completely forget that June 18 is 5 days away? We love celebrating locals, so we’ve put together a list of local businesses to count on to make this … Continue reading Ways to Celebrate Dad
Spend a Day in Cedar Rapids!
When is the last time you spent an entire day out and about in Cedar Rapids? If you’re looking for a fun summer experience, why not plan a day visiting the best of your community? To help make it the Best Day in Cedar Rapids, we’ve put together a list of go-to businesses that have … Continue reading Spend a Day in Cedar Rapids!
Celebrate Being the Best!
Local businesses, picture this: You registered with Locals Love Us to make it easier for customers to vote for you. You used our free campaign tools on your social media accounts and displayed in your store. You were voted THE BEST by your fellow locals! You earned a spot in the Locals Love Us guide … Continue reading Celebrate Being the Best!
3 Ways to Celebrate Your Mom
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 14. Let’s be honest: moms deserve more than just flowers (*ahem* find those best local Florists here, because flowers are amazing). If you, like many others, are thinking, “Wait, Mother’s Day is THIS Sunday?!” don’t worry – it’s not too late! If you have the day planned … Continue reading 3 Ways to Celebrate Your Mom
Trust your hair with the best
“I just want a few inches off to freshen it up.” = a short bob and deep breathing as you stare at yourself in the mirror. “Nothing crazy, just a trim.” = a short buzzcut right before your wedding. Chances are, you’ve had a bad haircut experience. Maybe it left you refusing to ever enter … Continue reading Trust your hair with the best