Intentional Guides Archives

Small Business. Big Pride. – My InTENtional List of LGBTQ-owned Small Businesses in Seattle

It's a big day for LGBTQ equality, and I thought it seemed like a good occasion to share my Small Business. Big Pride. InTENtional List of LGBTQ-owned small businesses in Seattle which includes a variety of LGBTQ-owned small businesses...

Pledge 1200

Two weeks ago I received my stimulus check, and in keeping with my Pledge 1200 commitment, I wanted to both share where I #SpendLikeItMatters and solicit your suggestions for additional businesses to support. Disclaimer: Any resemblance of the following to the story about the hungry caterpillar is purely coincidental. Mi La Cay - Chatting with...

Essentially AAPI – My InTENtional List of Seattle Asian-owned small businesses

The InTENtional List includes a variety of AAPI-owned small businesses owned by people who brighten our day every time we see them. We hope that you will join us in celebrating and amplifying the Seattle Asian-owned small businesses and Pacific Islander owned small businesses you love by...

An In-TEN-tionalist Guide to Mother’s Day in Seattle

We believe that moms deserve a little extra something special this Motherâ€™s Day. To help you out, we've put together an InTENtional List to Mother's Day in Seattle so that you can #SpendLikeItMatters and find the perfect gift for the mom or mother figure in your life: Idea #1: Order...

The In-TEN-tionalist Guide to Easter Takeout in Seattle

When you order from Terra Plata, you can provide a meal for a family in need via the Food Is Love Project. If you haven't yet locked in your takeout plans for Easter Sunday, you're not alone. Fortunately for those taking a "just-in-time" approach to Easter brunch or dinner, there are...

Eat. Drink. Spend Like It Matters.

Throughout Greater Seattle, independent restaurants need our support as they navigate the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses. This is a consolidated list for customers looking for information on which restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, breweries, and bars are offering take-out, delivery or special services during this...

Online Options to #SpendLikeItMatters

We know that so many of the businesses we love are struggling due to COVID-19 fears. While we continue to show up for them at their restaurants and shops, we wanted to provide online options to #SpendLikeItMatters so that those who are immunocompromised or choosing to stay in have access to easy ways to support the local businesses at the heart of...

The In-TEN-tionalist Guide to Women’s History Month in Seattle

Every day is a great day to support businesses owned by women! Women's History Month invites us to reflect on the incredible contributions of women, and we want to ensure that the celebration includes steps to support woman-owned businesses. We're excited to highlight local Seattle...

The In-TEN-tionalist Guide to Black-Owned Businesses in Portland!

At Intentionalist, weâ€™re lucky to have folks joining our movement to #SpendLikeItMatters from all over the country. In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to celebrate some spectacular Black-owned businesses in Portland - one of our favorite cities thatâ€™s only a Bolt Bus away...