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Small Business Everyday

At Intentionalist, we don’t think one day is anywhere near enough to show our appreciation for the small businesses we know and love. That’s why we’re teaming up with Business Impact NW to celebrate Small Business Saturday by turning it into Small Business Everyday — seven days full of activities and prizes that will help you...

Shop Black-Owned on Black Friday

Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to put your thumb on the scales of economic justice and #SpendLikeItMatters at Black-owned businesses. Gifting season is officially underway, and we’ve released a large selection of gift guides for you to shop and browse diverse local businesses. But — we've created a special gift guide to make it...

Celebrating Fall Harvest: Support BIPOC Businesses at Seattle Farmers Markets

AG Family Farm owner Arturo Guerrero greets a customer at a Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Market. Some of our fall traditions are coming and going with a little less fanfare than usual, but there are still safe ways to celebrate this beautiful fall season even as winter approaches....

Holiday Gifts + #SpendLikeItMatters

Wazhma Samizay is the owner of Retail Therapy in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. The holiday season has arrived. We’re not going to be the first (or the last) to tell you how different the holidays look this year — but we are absolutely going to encourage you to be even more intentional as you celebrate. To make it easier for you...

InTENtionalist Gift Guide: 10 Gifts for Kids

We've made it easier for you to find unique and creative gifts for kids 5 to 12 years old. Here are 10 gift ideas for fun activities sure to spark creativity! Stuffed Animal Making Kit, $29.99 Natural Resources #SocialEnterprise Get crafty with your kids with this one-of-a-kind stuffed animal making kit. The perfect rainy day...

InTENtionalist Gift Guide: 10 Gifts for Foodies

Whether your favorite foodie loves to experiment with new cocktails, brainstorm brunch recipes, or throw dinner parties — we've got you covered. Here are 10 ideas to #SpendLikeItMatters on a gift for someone who loves food! Stacking Lunchbox, $49.99 Green Life Trading Co....

InTENtionalist Gift Guide: 10 Gifts for Teens

As we get older, it's hard not to feel a little out-of-touch with what the teens are into these days. We've compiled a list of holiday gifts that has you covered for a range of different interests. Here are 10 picks to #SpendLikeItMatters on a gift for the teen in your life! Umbra Glo LED Frame, $20 Prism #WomanOwned Your budding...

InTENtionalist Gift Guide: 10 Gifts for Bookworms

Bookworms, book lovers, and bibliophiles rejoice — we've curated a list of 10 must-reads for bookworms across a variety of genres. "There There" by Tommy Orange, $16 Birchbark Books #NativeOwned #WomanOwned This funny, fierce, and heartbreaking novel tells the story of...

InTENtionalist Gift Guide: 10 Gifts for Geeks

Have a geeky friend, partner, or family member? We've curated a list of 10 unique, geeky gift ideas to make it easier for you to #SpendLikeItMatters this holiday season. Star Wars Mandalorian The Child 2021 Wall Calendar, $14.99 Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse #BlackOwned...

InTENtionalist Gift Guide: 10 Gifts for Activists

For your loved one who would prefer to give than receive, we've compiled a list of gifts that give back. In addition to already supporting an awesome small business and the diverse people behind it, many of these shops donate a portion of proceeds to organizations that you care about. Here are...