Intentional Guides Archives

A Delightful Daycation in Seattle Southside

Seattle Southside is closer than most people realize. In fifteen to twenty minutes, you can step into communities shaped by culture, history, and small businesses that care deeply about the people they serve. This weekend, Laura and Kylie from the Intentionalist team enjoyed a Daycation to explore seven sights and small businesses in Des...

Eat – Sip – Shop in Seattle Southside

Just south of Seattle, the cities of Des Moines, SeaTac, and Tukwila are home to a vibrant mix of small businesses, global flavors, and neighborhood gathering places. This season, we’ve partnered with Explore Seattle Southside to highlight some of the locally owned spots where you...

2025 Holiday Gifting Recommendations

Truth be told, there are thousands of incredible local businesses to explore this holiday season and year-round. As a complement to our KUOW Seattle Now podcast interview, we're excited to share some of the intentional destinations for holiday gifting that our CEO, Laura Clise, highlighted during her conversation with Patricia...

Thanksgiving 2025: Your Guide to Takeout, Dine-In, and Catering from Greater Seattle Small Businesses

Greater Seattle small businesses and the people behind them are at the top of our gratitude list every year. Whether you’re planning a cozy day in, a lively time out and about, or simply want someone else to handle the cooking...

Native-Owned Shops in Seattle

Shop Native-owned as a part of your Native American Heritage Month celebration! 🌿 Kaigani Craft (Downtown) — Handwoven jewelry, basketry, and clothing by Jacinthe Demmert of the Haida Nation. 👗 Indian Summer (Capitol Hill) — More than a vintage store, Adria Garcia’s inclusive space celebrates style, community, and giving back — with...

Support Veteran Owned Businesses in Honor of Veterans and Active Duty Military Members

Veterans Day is a great opportunity to #SpendLikeItMatters and support veteran owned businesses in your community. To celebrate, we’ve put together a list to help you eat, drink, shop, work out, and #selfcare at some of our favorite veteran owned businesses in the greater...

8 Native American-owned Restaurants in the Seattle Area

This November, we’re honoring the incredible Native-owned businesses that enrich our communities — starting with the places where we gather to EAT (hint: SHOP and EXPERIENCE lists are coming soon!) Fry bread to tacos to tea to pizza — these restaurants and cafés celebrate heritage and...

Where to find Pan de Muerto in Seattle

Pan de Muerto season has arrived. This traditional “Bread of the Dead” is baked in celebration of Día de Muertos, a time to honor loved ones who’ve passed. It’s lightly sweet, often flavored with orange zest or anise, and usually topped with bone-shaped dough pieces symbolizing the cycle of life and death… a reminder that remembrance can...

8 Filipino-Owned Restaurants in Seattle

October is Filipino American History Month, and we invite you to join us in celebration at eight great restaurants in Seattle! Iconic ube desserts, soulful family recipes passed down through generations... Seattle’s Filipino-owned restaurants are keeping culture and heritage alive through food. 🍽 Musang (Beacon Hill) – Chef Melissa...