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 Christmas Gifts →

We all know the struggle of balancing baking and enjoying all the yummy treats this season offers and eating healthy foods. As much as we’d love to say Christmas cookies are a good idea for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we can’t deny the importance of fruits and veggies! A little indulgence is expected, so that … Continue reading Balance Your Health & The Holidays! →

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! →

We know, we know – it’s not even Thanksgiving yet! You want to keep enjoying the fall season! However, winter is inevitably on its way, so why not be ready? Whether you’re mentally preparing for the arrival of snow, or bundling up for the colder weather, it’s important to make sure your home is ready … Continue reading Is Your Home Ready for Winter? →

It’s election day! If you know The Local Best, you know we LOVE voting! It’s our job to share about the best businesses in our community, and we couldn’t do that without you, the locals. Our voting system is unique AND effective: ONLY locals can vote. Not strangers living in another state. Not robots. Not … Continue reading Your Vote Matters! →

Less than a week until Halloween! October 31st is a day filled with the excitement from the kiddos as they not-so-patiently wait to change into their costumes, hopefulness that you bought enough candy to pass out, laughter as you host pumpkin carving contests, and honestly, just a whole lot of c a n d y. … Continue reading Locals Love Halloween! →

Hey, locally loved businesses! How well do YOU know your customers? Your customers are your cheerleaders, your supporters, your voters that have helped you earn the title of a Local Best! Today, we’re sharing some ways to connect with your customers and make YOUR BUSINESS the first one that comes to mind when they’re voting … Continue reading Do you know your customers? →

A home’s kitchen seems to be the one room we try to avoid during renovations until all other spaces are complete. It makes sense, too – the kitchen tends to be the most expensive remodel! Eventually though, we must figure out the recipe (pun intended) of countertops, backsplash, and all the pieces that come together … Continue reading The Recipe to a Local Best Kitchen Remodel →

Three words that bring us so much joy to share with local businesses: You’re. The. BEST! If you’re new to The Local Best and were recently named a winner, you might be wondering, what does this mean? We believe that LOCALS – not algorithms, random surveys, or strangers from another state on the internet – … Continue reading You’re a WINNER! →

National Women’s Health & Fitness Day is tomorrow – Wednesday, September 28! This national day is a day to encourage adopting a healthy lifestyle – health, fitness, and mental! To celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the best business in Sioux Falls that are helping local women achieve a balanced lifestyle – today and every day! … Continue reading How to Celebrate Women’s Health Day →