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An Intentionalist guide to Ballard SeafoodFest

A Ballard tradition that began in 1974, Ballard SeafoodFest is an eclectic, iconic festival, celebrating the neighborhood's fishing and maritime community. For those looking for a tasty experience that extends beyond the Trident Crab Shack and Alder-Smoked Salmon Dinner, we've put together...

#SpendLikeItMatters in France? âš½ï¸ui!

With the kickoff (pun intended) of the 2019 World Cup in France, we couldn't resist the opportunity to encourage folks attending U.S. Women's National Team matches in Paris, Lyon, Reims, and Le Havre to #SpendLikeItMatters. Check out these women-owned businesses, and share any favorites we missed in the comments below. Paris La Buvette, owned...

âš½ï¸ Reign or shine, #SpendLikeitMatters!

The weather report is in! The spring season is serving up heavy doses of sun and reign! Saturday, May 18th is Reign FCâ€™s second home match of the season, and Washington soccer fans are ready. Planning to make some noise in Tacoma this season? Check out the In-TEN-tionalist guide to eat, drink, and shop in support of PoC-owned* businesses...

The In-TEN-tionalist guide to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Disclaimer: We admittedly have a bit of a Seattle focus, but rest assured we'd love your help growing our list of AAPI-owned businesses throughout the country! That said, a few of our "beyond Seattle" AAPI-owned faves include Himitsu in Washington, DC, Magpies Softserve in Los Angeles, CA, and...

Your guide to an intentional Mother’s Day in Seattle

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and what better way to show mom some love than by taking a moment to #SpendLikeItMatters? Whether you're planning to celebrate over brunch or dinner, looking for the perfect card, or seeking a thoughtful gift, we've put together some suggestions to help...

5 Ways to Celebrate an Intentional Earth Day in Seattle

1. Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day 2019 Image source: Facebook // Public Goods and Services Public Goods and Services, located in West Seattle, sells reusable and refillable household products. This store was designed specifically to help consumers reduce waste generated by...

#SpendLikeItMatters during Seattle Restaurant Week

The cherry blossoms are blooming, the sunâ€™s peeking out of the grey, and â€” drumroll â€” Seattle Restaurant Week is back to help us settle into spring. There are dozens of spots to check out around town, and the Intentionalist team is excited to help you...

Root for the Mariners and support local businesses on Opening Day

Good news, Seattle sports fans: Baseball season is finally here. The Mariners are facing off against the Boston Red Sox at their home opener this afternoon at the newly named T-Mobile Park. Weâ€™re all about giving you tips to #SpendLikeItMatters and guess what? You can support local...

Ins-PIE-red by small businesses and the diverse people behind them

We couldn't resist the opportunity to highlight some of the fabulous women-owned, minority-owned, family-owned, LGBTQ-owned, native-owned pie and pizza businesses where you can celebrate Pi Day! Are we missing your favorite? Let us know in the comments below. A la Mode Pies, owned by Chris...