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"On a recent picnic, my husband forgot to pack a knife. I had a container of dental floss in my purse, so I used the floss to slice our cheese and our cake. It worked! The picnic was saved, and there were no messy knives to clean up afterward." —Florem Hill, Lake Elinore, Calif. Get more family-friendly travel tips right on your mobile phone! Scan our QR code, here, and then check back each month as we add more tips.

"Many large department and discount stores sell several styles of bicycles for kids and adults, usually costing under $100. If you're planning to stay at least a week in a destination, it might pay off to buy rather than rent. At the end of your trip, you can donate the wheels to a local thrift shop for a tax write-off." —Foster Rains, Agoura, Calif. Get more family-friendly travel tips right on your mobile phone! Scan our QR code, here, and then check back each month as we add more tips.

"The early-boarding opportunities airlines offer to travelers with young children are great, but they can add as much as 30 minutes of confined time for our toddler. Now my husband boards at first call with all our carry-ons, and my daughter and I play in the waiting area until final call. By the time she and I get to our seats, my husband has set us up with snacks, juice cups, and coloring books. My daughter and I just buckle in." —Amanda Pekrul, Charlotte, N.C. Get more family-friendly travel tips right on your mobile phone! Scan our QR code, here, and then check back each month as we add more tips.

"After I left an iPod charger in Paris, my rechargeable camera battery in Colorado, and a computer cord in Williamsburg, Va., I decided it's worth the space to pack a power strip. Now I can recharge all our electronic equipment together, so I only have to remember one thing when I leave my hotel. Even better, when we travel internationally, I don't need a bunch of adapters." —Sharon Arnn Bryant, Batesville, Va. Get more family-friendly travel tips right on your mobile phone! Scan our QR code, here, and then check back each month as we add more tips.