Thoughtful Citizens

10/28/2025

Some of you may not know the origins of Thoughtful Citizens. Years ago, when my daughter was about 4, I was trying to find community service events that she could participate in…and I came up dry. So I started hosting my own small events with friends. In 2021 I took things to a new level and launched this page, eventually created a website, and now here we are. Along the way, my daughter has been helping prep, run, and organize the events behind the scenes. Tonight at a City Council meeting in Kenmore she was recognized for her contributions to the community. I couldn’t be more proud…and grateful. I am so so grateful to be her mom. Thank you all for supporting us over the years and showing us that there is a desire to join in service and come together as individuals trying to change the world. 💕

08/29/2025

Inspire the next generation by supporting their dreams now!

Over 50 kid vendors will be at the 5th annual Children's Business Fair on Saturday September 6th from 12:00 - 4:00 at The Hangar in Kenmore, WA.

Shop unique and one-of-a-kind kid made products you won’t find anywhere else. Children really ARE our future, let’s fan their entrepreneurial flames and motivate them to continue following their dreams.

This grassroots event shows the amazing things that can be accomplished when we pool our resources and come together with a common goal.

Thanks to this year’s amazing sponsors (Evergreen Karate and Jiu Jitsu and Kenmore Heritage Society) we have an exciting new feature - event passports! Collect stamps just by visiting each area of the fair and win a prize bag for completed passports! Can’t wait to see you there!

08/23/2025

VENDOR SPOTLIGHTS!
With so many amazing vendors at this year's Children's Business Fair, we are excited to be able to share some sneak peaks with you!
This week we are spotlighting Ellie and Divisha.

Ellie, age 14, is bringing her amazing succulent terrariums back this year! She will also have a new product - kids fantasy terrarium kits with everything you need to put together your own terrarium. These kits will have artificial plants that are sure to be super fun for kids to design themselves. Her business name is Sprouts, come find her at the fair and bring some nature home with you!

Divisha, age 13, is the founder of Bow-Bow Ties. Launched in 2021, Divisha has been selling her pet accessories at countless craft fairs and markets over the last few years. Here are her own words introducing you to her company:
Hello! I’m Divisha, founder of Bow-Bow Ties where I make and sell pet accessories to raise funds for animal shelters. I make bow ties, bandanas, necklaces and neck bands for dogs and cats in different themes and styles. I donate 50% of the sale proceeds to animals shelters. This will be my third time participating in this amazing fair. I’m so excited to meet you all! Please do drop by and say hello! 🐾🎀❤️

Big shout outs to our sponsors this year! We are able to keep bringing this unique opportunity to child entrepreneurs thanks to Evergreen Karate and Jiu Jitsu and Kenmore Heritage Society!

08/13/2025

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT!

Mateo, age 12, is sewing reusable cleaning cloths that he will be selling at the Children's Business Fair on September 6th. Loving the sustainability themed product!

08/04/2025

VENDOR SPOTLIGHTS!
We have over 50 vendors this year and are excited to share some vendor spotlights with you so you can get a sneak peak at the products from these amazing young entrepreneurs. Meet Kiana and Lucas - two budding business owners who are also siblings!

Also giving a BIG shout out of gratitude to Evergreen Karate and Jiu Jitsu - our platinum sponsor this year who is enabling us to bring some fun new features to this fair!

For more details visit the event page Children's Business Fair

06/19/2025

UPDATE: Applications have closed for this year's fair. If additional spots open up we will let you know!
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Applications are NOW open for the 2025 Kenmore Children’s Business Fair! This year’s fair will be on Saturday September 6th.

Please submit only one vendor application per family.

04/23/2025

04/23/2025

Life has been busy! Even though I didn’t have a chance to put together an Earth Day event, it didn’t stop me from celebrating today! Stay tuned for a Spring Clean the Earth event coming in May or June.
Some good before and after photos from an impromptu trash pick-up today in Bothell!

04/07/2025

“What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of”

Begin by loving yourself, and spread that love outwardly.

Stay tuned for a making event, hopefully coming soon. I couldn’t wait though so made these just now at the airport to spread some love.

Coming up next though will be our annual Earth Day trash pickup - date, time, and location are still TBD.

03/13/2025

💌 Thanks again for coming to the 2025 Sentiments for Seniors event and helping to spread love to over 300 seniors in our area!

02/22/2025

On Saturday February 8th, 50 community members joined us for the 2025 Sentiments for Seniors Valentine Card making event. Together we made 302 cards that were delivered to seniors living in assisted living and retirement communities. The Mayor of Kenmore even joined us for an hour of card making, which was a very pleasant surprise!

This event was a reminder, once again, that the impact we are making exceeds what we initially set out to do. Seniors are uplifted and reminded that they matter and are loved, which of course is the reason for the event. But the value of what we are doing as a community doesn’t end there! Countless parents spoke about how they have been searching for volunteer opportunities for their children and are unable to find service opportunities for younger children. Kids themselves thanked us for hosting these events because they have been asking their parents to be involved in service.

One of the most exciting moments for me personally was when I asked two teen girls how they found out about the event. They said that they saw our group at Log Boom Park for the Martin Luther King Day ON Litter Pick Up, where they decided to join us in collecting litter. They then kept an eye out for upcoming events, and when they saw the card event they asked their parents to drop them off so they could make cards. It is truly inspiring and fills me with hope for the future to know that teens are asking their parents to bring them to community service events instead of the mall or a movie etc, especially on a snowy day when they could be having fun in other ways.

I am so grateful to the community for continuing to support these events and be the change our world needs. It helps me stay positive and hopeful in times of uncertainty, and motivates me to continue bringing these opportunities to people who are searching for them.