Thoughtful Citizens

04/24/2026

For anyone who has purchased a Bow-Bow Tie at a Children’s Business Fair - help Divisha celebrate the birthday of her organization! 💗

We finally picked a birthday for Bow-Bow Ties — May 6th! Why? Because that’s the day back in 2021 when little Divisha handmade her very first bowtie, and we have the sweetest photo to prove it. ❤️

From that tiny hand sown bowtie to where we are today… what a journey it’s been! And none of it would’ve been possible without you — our incredible community. So we want to celebrate with you.

🐾 From May 1st to May 8th, we would LOVE for you to share a photo of your furry friend wearing a product from Bow-Bow Ties handmade by Divisha, a bow tie, a bandana, a Tabitha Beads, a neck band — whether it’s from the early days or something new.

Post it, share it on your stories, tag us — however you want. We just want to see those adorable faces and those little bowties out in the world. 💛
Because seeing something hand made with love being used and loved is really special.

Let’s fill this week with wagging tails, cute bowties, and all the love that brought Bow-Bow Ties to life.

Can’t wait to see your photos! 🎀🐶💛

This is a heads up, we will share reminders close to the birthday week!

01/20/2026

TLDR version: Personal life matters have, very sadly for me, been forced to be prioritized these last few months, but I am still committed to this grassroots group and will be bringing events back this spring!

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I have been heartbroken about my inability to host my normal annual events. It’s been weighing on me and I kept hoping I’d be able to push through some recent personal life curveballs to find time for this spare time passion project of mine. Having to miss the scarf event, seanson’a greetings cards for seniors, the MLK trash pick up today, and realizing I also will not be able to host the Valentine card event…I am finally making a post about it.

In short, I have been busy trying to move (a bit unexpectedly and not without a myriad of unforeseen complexities), my grandmother passed just before thanksgiving and it has been tougher than I anticipated, and I have been postponing two foot surgeries that I found out I needed back in October. With my grandmother’s memorial out of state in February and still moving, I just can’t commit to the Valentines card event.

BUT - don’t worry! I have plans to bring back the May Day cards for senior citizens, host my annual Earth Day trash pickup (and hopefully a few others), and am dreaming of squeezing in a Kindness Card event (because our world is in desperate need of more kindness and positivity these days). And of course the Children’s Business Fair will be back on this summer.

Please know it has been incredibly hard for me to focus on my personal priorities and pause my events, I’m sorry I didn’t share all of this sooner. I know people have reached out inquiring about events and I didn’t mean to ignore you, it is really saddening to even think about to be honest. I hope all of you incredible Thoughtful Citizens will be ready to do our part to make the world a better place with me come spring!
Sincerely,
Maura Query
Thoughtful Citizens Founder

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!