With the upcoming fall season comes the opportunity to take those annual family photos – fall colors, cozy outfits – it’s the ideal set up for taking the photo for your Christmas card! Of course, wrangling the whole family together to coordinate outfits, finding a quality photographer, and deciding on THE Christmas card photo adds … Continue reading Taking the Best Family Photos! →

Did you know we have TWO categories dedicated to the local best food businesses? Whether you’re looking for a great grocery store, brewery, restaurant, or more, our Dining and Food/Drink categories are home to the best of the best! To celebrate these wonderful businesses that fuel our community, we’re embarking on a food tour of … Continue reading Take a Food Tour of Longview! →

Monday, September 5 is Labor Day! This annual federal holiday offers a time to celebrate and honor the hard work of American workers – and what better way to celebrate than a long weekend? This weekend also notes the inevitable end of summer and the transition into fall, with the new school year starting up … Continue reading Celebrate Longview’s Local Workers! →

Department stores have been teasing us for MONTHS with their back-to-school sections stocked full of new and colorful binders, freshly sharpened pencils, and backpacks with the latest trendy designs. The shopping experience is fairly simple, as most schools provide a handy list of everything your child is expected to have. Once those glue sticks and … Continue reading Back to School Tips & Tricks →

August tends to be a month of hot, hot, and hot days – the dog days of summer! Last month we shared ways to beat the heat, so today, we’re going to use this summery phrase literally. Our beloved pets don’t escape the heat, so it’s important to make sure they stay cool & happy! … Continue reading Surviving the Dog Days of Summer →

At Locals Love Us, we’re on a mission to find and celebrate the best of the best in Longview. YOU – the voter – help us achieve this by telling us about your favorite, go-to businesses! When your favorite businesses win, we get the chance to work with them by featuring them in our printed … Continue reading Share the Love Stories →

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 in Longview to cool off and beat the heat! Family … Continue reading Beat the Heat! →

Unless you’ve built a house from scratch and chose every piece of hardware and exact finishes, you probably have a running list of projects for your home. Making a house a home is a fun and special way to make your space unique to your style, but it can also be difficult to know where … Continue reading Making a House a Home →

It’s almost time for a long weekend of freedom and fun! July 4th is this Monday, 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 grand … Continue reading Celebrating the 4th of July →