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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 support for woman-owned businesses. We're excited to highlight local Seattle Woman-owned...

Footprint Wine Tap: Ken Dillon

“I’ve always had a philosophy in life of trying to manage the amount of waste you produce - and that purchasing power is in your hands.” Ken Dillon, Owner, Footprint Wine Tap Footprint Wine Tap is Seattle's first and only sustainable keg wine-on-tap bar and shop, pouring a wide variety of Washington wines from a beautiful copper wall of...

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

At Intentionalist, we’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 one of our favorite cities that’s only a Bolt Bus away from our home in...

Central Cafe + Juice Bar: Bridgette Johnson

Photo Credit: Jeriel Calamayan Central Cafe & Juice Bar in Seattle's Central District neighborhood had its grand opening last month. Owned by Bridgette Johnson, it's an eco-conscious cafe offering fresh pressed juice, a full range of espresso beverages, smoothies, and teas alongside pastries and deli items. Meet Bridgette Johnson Photo...

Jerk Shack: Trey Lamont

While his peers enjoyed cartoons and children’s programs, young Trey Lamont was captivated by PBS cooking specials. “I wanted to be a cook since I was three-years-old,” Lamont said. Despite that none of his favorite television chefs looked like him, Lamont knew from a young age that he wanted to cook for the rest of his life. Growing...

Just in time Valentine!

Ready to show some love and appreciation for your Valentine, Galentine, or Palentine? Here's our Just in time In-TEN-tionalist Guide to Valentine's Day in Seattle! Roses are red, violets are blue, support Seattle's only Black-owned florist - Flowers Just 4-U.Woo your Valentine with dinner and dancing at Century Ballroom.Looking for the perfect...

Seattle health and fitness pros share how to make self-care resolutions stick

Aina Williams, Co-owner, The Ride It’s officially February. And the reality is that many of us have started to falter on our new year's goals and resolutions, particularly those related to our physical wellbeing. Are you among the many struggling to cultivate and maintain sustainable wellness...

The In-TEN-tionalist Guide to Black History Month

We’re proud to support black-owned businesses all year long. When it comes to the Intentionalist journey to date, black-owned businesses have featured prominently. Several of the first handful of business owners we met back when we first started out were Lillian Rambus, owner of Simply...

How to be intentional with the money you spend this year

That’s right. It’s January, and we all have our new year resolutions in place. If one of your resolutions this year isn’t to #BeIntentional with your dollars, it should be! Where you spend your money matters and shopping small is one of the best ways to create a positive impact in...