If you have a child going away to college the Master Lock Safe Space is a must-have. This mini safe features lock up and lock down abilities so once you lock your valuables into the safe, you can lock the safe to your desk, bed or any other fixed object. The Safe Space holds your phone, MP3 player, ID, keys, jewelry, debit card whatever small valuables you might have with you on campus or while traveling. My Safe Space arrived while Jordan was home from the mission field and he wanted to take it with him. I told him I would ship it to him when I finished writing my post!

Master Lock Photo Hunt Challenge

The Master Lock Back to School Challenge is an interactive online “spot the difference” game where players will see various Master Lock products in the pictures during the game. Visit MasterLockPhotoHunt.com to play between now and September 7, 2014. Winners will receive Master Lock products and other cool prizes.

Twitter Party

Join me at the #MasterBackToSchool Master Lock Twitter Party on August 5th at 8 PM EST, hosted by @ResourcefulMom. RSVP for awesome prizes! See you there!

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Masterlock Protecting All That You Love and Care About Sweepstakes

In addition to the people and dog that I love and care about, which to me are a given, there are some material things I would be heartbroken to lose. The first thing that comes to mind are my scrapbooks, photographs and computer because all of these things are where we have captured memories of our lives.

Master Lock, the world’s largest manufacturer of padlocks and related security products, providing innovative security solutions for home, automotive, campus, power sports, bike and storage security needs since 1921, is helping consumers protect all that they love and care about in 2014, whether a precious pet, certain someone or prized possession. Master Lock is kicking off its year-long initiative by asking consumers to tweet what they most want to protect using the hashtag #MasterLockProtects in exchange for a $1 donation to the American Red Cross and entry into a sweepstakes for a chance to win one of 28 prize packs. Master Lock will make an initial $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross and will donate up to $10,000 in additional funds based on consumer participation in the sweepstakes. Master Lock wants to help keep the places and people consumers care about safe, which is why they chose the American Red Cross to donate to. Master Lock’s donation will support the urgent needs of the American Red Cross mission, whether it is responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills to save a life, or assisting military members and their families during emergencies.

Sweepstakes period: February 17 – February 28

Sweepstakes Official Rules

Sweepstakes prizes include:

Grand Prize Winners: 3

• $100 Visa Gift Card
• Master Lock 5422D Portable Key Safe\
•  1547DCM Backpack Lock
• 5900D SafeSpace
• Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit

First Prize Winners: 25

• $50 Visa Gift Card
• Master Lock 5422D Portable Key Safe
• 1547DCM Backpack Lock
• 5900D SafeSpace
• Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit

Master Lock Cares Twitter Party

To kick off the Sweepstakes @ResourcefulMom and @MasterLockUS are hosting a #MasterLockCares Twitter Party TONIGHT, February 18th at 8pm EST. Click to RSVP to the party, you must RSVP to be eligible to win prizes. Ten winners will receive a Master Lock and American RedCross prize pack with and ARV of $150.

Disclosure: I have been compensated for sharing this information with you. I am participating in this campaign as part of Global Influence. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Master Lock Security Bar

1. Inspect to Perfect. Home improvement projects are a popular fall activity as families perform necessary maintenance to prepare their houses for long winter months. Take advantage of this time to conduct a mini home inspection to ensure your household basics are functioning. Make sure the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are fully charged, and verify your fire extinguisher has not expired.

2. Lock-it-up for a Touchdown. From football tailgates and apple picking to study groups and fall sports, families tend to be very active during the fall months, often entertaining guests in the home. With everyone coming and going more frequently, be sure that all points of entry to the home are secured, including windows, entryways and garages. Master Lock has a few products that can help:

•  Cable locks like the 8127TRI keyed alike family 3-pack are ideal for securing items that may be stored outside such as storage sheds, grills, tools, lawn equipment, and bikes that won’t be used again until spring.
• The 265D door security bar is perfect for adding extra resistance against forced entry to a sliding glass or traditional hinged door.
• A key safe such as the 5400D or 5401D is a convenient way to always have a spare key securely stored where you need it. This set-your-own combination lock box holds up to five keys and can be easily affixed to the doorknob or something permanent nearby, ensuring keys are always readily available. A key safe is a great solution for kids who may be coming home to an empty house after school or activities

3.  A Beacon of Safety. In an emergency, police should be able to clearly see your home and identify your house number from the street. Regularly prune landscaping  around your doors, windows and entryway, and consider installing lights above doors and near your garage or carport. In addition, a well-lit, easily visible home is much less tempting to a potential burglar. Don’t forget to double-check outdoor light timers to adjust for the change in daylight hours or try solar options that charge themselves and turn-on on automatically.

4. There’s No “I” in Team…or Safety. Engage the whole family in safety and security planning and schedule a meeting to review house rules, such as curfews, lock-up procedures and what kids should do if they’re home alone. Assigning roles to each family member (i.e. Dad is in charge of closing garage door every night, John
checks that the front door is locked, etc.) is a great way to get everyone involved, learn by doing, and share the
responsibility.

5. ICE it. Whether your children are headed to an after school practice or spending time in the neighborhood with friends, make sure they always have their In Case of Emergency (ICE) contact information with them. Add parent or guardian names to their cell phone contacts labeled with ICE, name and relationship (i.e. ICE John Dad) and/or include a simple card in their backpack to help any adult reach Mom or Dad if needed.

I chose to try the 265D door security bar which can be used on hinged or sliding doors. My husband read the directions and installed the lock on the sliding glass door in Summer’s bedroom in just minutes! We have always been uncomfortable having a sliding glass door in her bedroom so the Master Lock Security Bar gives us some more peace of mind.

For more information about these fall security solutions (and more), please visit Master Lock’s website at www.masterlock.com or the Master Lock Facebook page. Visit www.masterlockvault.com to set-up your free, secure online digital safe deposit box and download a smart phone app for easy access on the go – it is an ideal place to keep important account information, passwords or other private data.

Disclosure: I received a Master Lock Security Bar for the purpose of this post. All opinions are 100% mine.

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