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Easter Eats and Treats in the Greater Seattle Area

Artisan chocolate bunnies from Bakery Nouveau. (via Bakery Nouveau's Facebook page) There are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter 2021 in the Greater Seattle area, whether you're looking for a four-course meal, a quiet and easy dinner to make at home, or just a pick-me-up treat to get you...

An InTENtional List of Woman-owned Pie Destinations

A slice of Pie Bar’s new CoCoPuff Cereal Milk cream pie. (Photo: Pie Bar) This Pi Day, celebrate intentionally by visiting one (or all!) of these woman-owned bakeries and restaurants in the Greater Seattle area and enjoying a slice of pie, or 3.14 if you feel so moved. Here's...

An InTENtional List of Black Immigrant Owned Businesses in Seattle

Moyo Kitchen co-owners, Mwana Moyo and Batulo Nuh As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to uplift Black immigrant owned businesses who continue to make history for future generations. These first-generation American business owners have moved to the Greater Seattle...

Intentionalist Guide to Black-Owned Businesses in Oakland and the East Bay Area

To celebrate Black History Month, we’re encouraging people across the country to #SpendLikeItMatters at Black-owned businesses in their communities. Undoubtedly, the East Bay of California is rich with Black history. The region includes beautiful cities like San Leandro, Berkeley, and...

Where to Celebrate the Year of the Ox in Seattle

February 12th marks the beginning of Lunar New Year — a time of celebration as we enter into the first new moon of the lunar calendar and the Year of the Ox. Cultures across Asia typically celebrate Lunar New Year with traditional dances, family celebrations, fireworks, and more....

Black History Month: History in the Making

Graphic by Enjoli Izidor Black History Month is a time for reflection and celebration. Our theme this year is History in the Making - honoring history and celebrating the people making it. Whether it’s providing youth employment programs, building community and culture through food, or simply existing, Black-owned businesses do...

Seattle Sounders FC Black History Month InTENtional List

Intentionalist and Seattle Sounders FC are teaming up to support ten Black-owned businesses so that the broader community can get to know the diverse people and stories behind them one donut, pie, smoothie, and sambusa at a time. Seattle Sounders FC is not only a championship winning...

An InTENtional List of Bellingham Businesses Giving Back

Dr. Michelle Hsu, Dr. Richard Tran, and Color Chiropractic’s staff at their community clinic raising money for Common Threads. (Photo: Color Chiropractic) Across the United States, small businesses have always been an integral part of their community’s economic and social well...

InTENtionalist Gift Guide: 10 Last Minute Gifts

The holidays are upon us! Still don't have your shopping done? Don't panic! After a year like this, it can feel like the celebrations have snuck up you. If you live in the Seattle area, we have you covered. Check out our top 10 gifts that you can pick up in a...