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Grab Your Bags and These Tips for Summer Travel

If you like to travel, you're going to love these fun and practical travel tips submitted by your fellow "Everyday Cheapskate" readers. Whether you take a long trip or spend just a weekend away, I know you'll find a new trick you never have thought of before!

PICTURE PROTECTOR. With my digital camera, I took a picture of a plain piece of paper that lists a phone number to call in case the camera is lost. Then I made it the splash screen that comes up when our family camera is turned on. Using the settings and preferences, I also protected the picture from being deleted. Now if someone finds our lost camera and turns it on, that person will have a way to return it. — Dave L., New Hampshire

BAG BASICS. When I travel, I stuff a few plastic grocery bags inside a prescription medication bottle. Then I keep it in my carry-on suitcase or purse. Whenever I need a bag, I have one handy! — Gail, e-mail

POLISHED TRAVELER. I found a safe way to pack nail polish while traveling. I use an empty plastic vitamin bottle to store my favorite color and top coat in. Now if one leaks, it will be contained in the plastic bottle and won't get all over the rest of my toiletries. — Kris, Wisconsin

RENTAL EQUATION. If you call Enterprise Rent-A-Car in some towns shortly before 5 p.m. on a Friday, the company will rent any car still on its lot for $10 per day for the weekend. Included in the price are 100 miles.

That's not a bad deal! — Don H., e-mail

CREATIVE CURLER. I made a cover for the hot end of my curling iron by folding an old potholder in half and sewing two sides closed. Now I can put my curling iron in my suitcase while it is still warm and not worry about it melting anything it touches. — Connie J., Ohio

TRAVELING LIGHT. Over the years, I have learned to be a light packer, and now I can spend two weeks in Europe with one carry-on bag. I am loath to throw out underwear when it begins to show wear. However, when I travel, I pack my oldest pairs, and after I wear them for a day, I toss them. This makes my bag a little lighter every day! — Ethel, e-mail

DISNEY DARLING. I've become a pro at organizing affordable Disney vacations. Get Away Today Vacations (http://www.GetAwayToday.com) is a legitimate low-cost vacation planning provider that sells very inexpensive packages to Disneyland and other theme parks across the country. I have used the company, and so have several of my friends. We all swear by its packages. I also invest in one of the many books on Disney deals before a big trip. They offer great tips on how to go to Disneyland and not spend a fortune. — Renee H., e-mail

Would you like to send a tip to Mary? You can e-mail her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135, Paramount, CA 90723. Include your first and last name and state. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 18 books, including "Debt-Proof Living" and "Tiptionary 2." To find out more about Mary and read her past columns, please visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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