Intentional Guides

Happy January, Seattle! Whether you're in Capitol Hill, Ballard, or West Seattle and celebrating celebrating Dry January, sober/sober-curious, or just in search of a great mocktail at any time of year (without paying $12 for sparkling water), we’ve got you covered. Here are 9 places,...

2026 is right around the corner, here are a few of our favorite spots that are celebrating the new year. Some are fancy, others casual, there's something for everyone! Cafe Champagne // Downtown Dinner, 5 PM - 9 PM Learn more Marina Mercantile // Des Moines Special dinner menu, no cover, 9 PM Learn more Hamdi //...

The holidays have a way of turning shopping into something more meaningful — a chance to slow down, be thoughtful, and support the local businesses that make our neighborhoods feel like home. This year, we asked our team members to share their favorite places to shop for the holidays -the small businesses they return to again and again for gifts...

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...

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...

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...

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...