This Memorial Day, while others push sales, I’m remembering the power of real connection. From my Great Grandmother’s one-room schoolhouse gatherings (where we just showed up with watermelon and no phones) to the backyard BBQs of simpler times. A heartfelt reminder for small business owners: your business doesn’t need to be louder. It needs to be more human.

Reclaiming real connection this summer might be the best marketing move you make.

The U.S. penny is officially retired in 2026—no more new Lincoln cents minted. Explore nostalgic wheat backs, flattened souvenirs, and how this change declutters your marketing: simplify pricing, flatten chaos, and save energy. What's your favorite penny memory?