Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2022 at the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., National Convention Wreaths Across America Radio to Broadcast Live from the Event! Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit to Alter National Tour Route for a Special Appearance C OLUMBIA FALLS, ME and WEST PALM BEACH, FL — June 20, 2022 — In January 2022, the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) left Maine and began its national cross-country tour in Florida. Since that time, the MEE has traveled to South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin to honor and welcome home our nation’s veterans. This month, the MEE will suspend its present plans, head back to Florida, and join the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall in honoring American Gold Star families at the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., 85th Annual National Convention being held at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport in West Palm Beach, June 23rd through the 26th. Wreaths Across America Radio will be broadcasting live throughout the four-day event and speaking with Gold Star families, veterans, and their families to share their stories of service and sacrifi ce. Wreaths Across America Radio is a 24/7 internet stream that can be heard anytime and anywhere on the iHeart Radio app, Audacy app, TuneIn app, or at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio. “American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., is so grateful for WAA to be a part of our 85th Annual Convention and of our partnership for well over fi ve years,” said Jo Ann Maitland, National President, American Goldstar Mothers, Inc., “With like-minded missions, WAA brings American Gold Star Mothers throughout the United States the ability to remember, honor, and teach, with the beautiful act of placing a live, balsam wreath on the graves of our heroes. This simple but most important mission helps educate those to remember, ‘the freedoms that we enjoy are not free.” The MEE will be on display open to the public to tour along with the Global War on Terrorism Memorial, 9/11 Memorial, Hershel “Woody” Williams Educational Trailer, static display of military vehicles, and other vendors, exhibitors, and food trucks. This free event will take place at 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach, FL. “The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring communities together and teach about the organization’s mission while remembering the service and sacrifi ce of our nation’s heroes,” said Don Queeney, Director of Transportation, and the Mobile Education Exhibit, Wreaths Across America. “The exhibit serves as a mobile museum, educating visitors about the service and sacrifi ce of our nation’s heroes as well as serving as an offi cial ‘welcome home’ station for our nation’s Vietnam Veterans. We are always overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from communities and honored to be joining the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., as they remember and honor their children.” As part of the organization’s partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Veterans Commemoration, last year the MEE offi cially welcomed home over 1,500 Vietnam veterans with a pinning ceremony that includes a signed proclamation from the President of the United States. There are almost three million Vietnam veterans across the United States that have yet to be offi cially welcomed home. When the MEE pulls into your area, all veterans, active-duty military, their families, and the local community members are invited and encouraged to visit, take a tour, and speak with WAA Ambassadors and volunteers. The public tour stops for the MEE are free and open to the public with local COVID-19 safety procedures in place to protect the health of all visitors in accordance with the CDC’s recommendation. Wreaths Across America is the non-profit organization best known for placing wreaths on veterans’ headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. However, in 2021 alone, the organization placed more than 2.4 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths at over 3,100 participating locations nationwide. This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022. To fi nd a participating location near you to participate at or support, click here. To learn more about the Mobile Education Exhibit or submit a request for it to come to your community, click here. you can also go to https://bit. ly/3Q2SsLa to get more information about this event. BBB: How to keep costs down when inflation hits I nflation is higher than it has been since the 1980s in both the United States and Canada. With prices rising on everything from gas to groceries to housing costs, how can you buy what you need and still stay on budget? Infl ation is impacting every household. The same amount of money buys less than it did just months ago, so paychecks don’t go as far. When price hikes hit people who already have limited budgets, covering basic monthly expenses becomes diffi cult. Parents may fi nd themselves having to choose between healthy meals and cheaper, less nutritious options. Young people must decide whether to put gas in their tanks or pay tuition. However, all income levels are showing signs of fi - nancial stress. Even high earners are cutting back. TIPS FOR DEALING WITH HIGHER PRICES • Know what you’re spending. Compare your 2021 bank and credit card statements to your 2022 statements to see how infl ation is impacting you. This will also give you an idea of where you might be able to make cuts. If your spending in some areas has dramatically increased this year, you can fi gure out specifi c strategies for reducing costs. • Stick with your current vehicle. Both new and used cars are expensive and in limited supply right now. Keeping your current ride is likely more economical if you don’t need a new car. If you are leasing a car, the Wall Street Journal recommends buying it. That’s because the car’s price was set at the start of your lease — before the high infl ation began. • Get smarter with your grocery shopping. Meat and fish have seen some of the highest price increases. Eating vegetarian a few nights a week will help reduce food costs. Also, getting serious about meal prep, shopping your pantry, and reducing food waste will help lower grocery bills. • See a sale? Jump on it. Stock up if you see a good price on an item you regularly use, such as soap or paper towels. Don’t wait until you run out. • Cancel subscriptions that you aren’t using. It’s easy to lose track of what subscription services you are paying for. Forbes reminds consumers to review their subscriptions to ensure they’re still using them. If you are signed up for multiple subscriptions, a subscription management app can help you keep track of and manage them. • Negotiate better prices. It’s possible you could get a better rate for things like insurance, cable bills, gym memberships, and credit card interest. Start by being nice to the company rep and “ask if there are any programs or discounts you qualify for,” advises CNBC. • Take advantage of gas price savings. Sign up for fuel reward programs or use fuel comparison apps to fi nd the lowest gas prices in your neighborhood. See these tips for how to save on gas from The Penny Hoarder. • Watch out for shrinkflation. Some manufacturers won’t raise prices; they will put fewer products in For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net the same packaging. Read labels and choose options that give the most value for your dollar. • Enjoy what you already have. Take a walk with a family member instead of driving to the movie theater. Clean out your closet to rediscover lost items instead of buying new ones. Finish the project you started instead of spending on something diff erent. Watch out for scams. Con artists know that shoppers are concerned about prices and will take advantage of the situation. Beware of deals that sound too good to be true. They probably are! Always research unfamiliar vendors to make sure you’re dealing with a legitimate business before you make a purchase or give them your personal information.
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