From a blog to a nationally-recognized brand, Jenny Cookies has grown from a small operation to serving up deliciousness at two brick-and-mortar locations in Lake Stevens and Alderwood Mall. Jenny Cookies specializes in creative and delicious desserts for any occasion. From crispy cubes to classic cookies, cupcakes to frosted sugar cookies, Jenny Cookies has something for every sweet too.

Owner and mom to two kiddos, Colina Bruce started making candles as gifts and party favors for friends, turned her kitchen side hustle into a successful online business, and is now bringing her soy-based, wood wick candles to her new candle bar. Rooted in nostalgia, self care and good vibes, they're carefully blended in small batches. It's also a new take on a family activity—make a reservation online to guarantee your spot and get ready to customize your own candle.

What started as a hobby during the pandemic, is now an operational store stocked with sustainable household products and all kinds of organic bulk pantry staples you need to cook, bake and create in the kitchen. To shop here, all you need to bring are clean containers (think: mason jars, steel canisters, even reusable takeout containers) and your shopping list. Don't have any? Not to worry, you can purchase what you need at the store.

Former track and field athlete and American Ninja Warrior contestant, LaTaunya Witherspoon, opened SpoonFed Training to provide a friendly, non-intimidating environment for health seekers to achieve their goals. Trainers at this Renton-based gym work with people to help them reach their goals, providing support and accountability along the way. SpoonFed Training offers a variety of class formats, including cardio boxing, speed and agility training and live virtual classes.

Spruce Apothecary is a skincare studio that focuses on clean and effective beauty products, holistic wellness and sustainable lifestyle goods. Book a service including facials, waxing, sugaring and more or check out their many product lines. Located in West Seattle, this studio supports small businesses who prioritize protecting the environment and creating sustainable goods. Spruce Apothecary prioritizes women-owned, BIPOC-owned and queer-owned product lines.

If you haven't been, it's time to check out this woman-owned, laidback restaurant perched on West Seattle’s shore with an unparalleled view of the city. The menu plays with Korean Hawaiian Asian fusion food. Tacos are a popular choice, though the fish and chips (only available at this location) are another reliable favorite. Kids may enjoy the salty Spam musubi and the Hawaiian shave ice for dessert (psst..they make it boozy too). Board the water taxi for a door-to-door adventure.