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Get Back-to-School Wardrobe Ready with these Seattle Thrift Stores! (+1 Tacoma Bonus Business)

Start your school year off with an affordable and sustainable wardrobe refresh from one of these Seattle area thrift stores (+1 in Tacoma)! Whether you're starting sixth grade or your senior year of college, you're sure to find the...

Explore Local Businesses in Downtown Renton

Explore local businesses in downtown Renton as you eat, drink, and shop your way through the city center. Southeast of Seattle and Southwest of Bellevue, Renton is a great place to experience different cultures and a variety of small businesses. Spend an intentional day exploring and #SpendLikeItMatters! The Rose Gift House &...

Opt OUTside at these 7 LGBTQ-Owned Businesses in Seattle

September might be just around the corner, but make no mistake: it’s still summer! These seven LGBTQ-owned Seattle businesses offer outdoor seating options, so you can enjoy the heat and soak up some August sun while you enjoy your meal. Terra Plata Terra Plata #LGBTQOwned...

Spend an Intentional Day Supporting Local Businesses on Bainbridge Island

Experience Bainbridge Island’s small-town charm and #SpendLikeItMatters at local businesses, all located just a short walk from the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal! Beautiful Bainbridge Island provides the perfect day-trip escape from the bustling Seattle metropolis! The island,...

9 Woman and BIPOC-owned Cafes in Bellevue

Bellden Cafe latte #SpendLikeItMatters the next time you grab a caffeine boost or sweet treat! Check out these woman and/or BIPOC-owned cafes the next time you find yourself in Bellevue or the Eastside area. And, don't forget to explore all 100+ Bellevue businesses on Intentionalist. Dote Coffee Bar #WomanOwned Nothing goes together...

POC-Owned Ice Cream Shops in Seattle

July offers a sweet excuse to treat yourself as you #SpendLikeItMatters. In honor of National Ice Cream Month, get to know 10 of our favorite PoC-owned ice cream shops in the Greater Seattle area. And, be sure to explore all 40+ ice cream shops on Intentionalist. Creamy Cone Cafe #BlackOwned #WomanOwned In 2021 Ashanti Mayfield and her...

Disabled-Owned Businesses Nationwide to Support this Month, Every Month

This July marks the 32nd year since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990. Disability Pride Month is a time to honor the disabled activists who fought for accessibility and equity, like 8-year-old Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and other protesters at the “Capitol...

Explore 10 Oakland QTPOC-Owned Businesses

Throughout the years, QTPOC-owned businesses in Oakland and across the country have served as a safe space for intersectional activists, leaders, and community members. Whether you’re an Oakland local or you’re planning a trip to the Bay Area, #SpendWithPride at these 10 QTPOC-owned Oakland-area small businesses and organizations. And, be...

16 LGBTQ-Owned Businesses in Seattle to Support

It’s Pride Month! Already parade-bound, party-ready, and supporting great LGBTQ nonprofit organizations around town? Great! Now take a moment to #SpendLikeItMatters at LGBTQ-owned businesses in Seattle. Here are some suggestions of well-known and underappreciated LGBTQ-owned businesses to...