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Master Lock Summer Travel Review And GIVEAWAY! 8/19

8/5/2011

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With a little bit of time left before the school year starts, many families still have some last minute getaways planned. I wish I could say my family is going on some fabulous vacation, but this year, that just won't be happening. My husband's vacation doesn't kick in until October, so we'll have to wait until next year to go on any trips. It might be better that way, since the babies are still so little. Who knows? Maybe by then I will have won some unbelievable trip in one of the many sweepstakes I enter. (I won't be holding my breath, though!)

One thing that is so important during summertime, or ANY time traveling, is security and safety. Whether it be on the home front or on the road, safety is imperative for your well-being as well as for your belongings. The nice folks at Master Lock understand this, and have come up with some great tips to help keep your family secure during your travels! These tips will help eliminate some of the stress and frustration that can accompany travel plans, allowing you to focus on what's truly important: Making lasting memories with your family!

  1. Secure all points of entry to your home, including dead bolting doors, windows, sliding glass doors and garage/shed doors to bolster your home’s safety. If you have an alarm system in place, be sure it is activated before departing. Leaving just one of these areas open or unlocked can lead to theft.
  2. Keep your home active. Whether you’ve hired a dog walker or a neighbor is headed over to water plants and pick up deliveries, ensuring your home still appears to have people coming and going regularly can deter thieves. Store your house key in a key safe such as the Master Lock 5400D Key Safe to allow these individuals to easily enter and exit your home, locking it up as they leave. Make sure these approved visitors know the code to your home alarm system, if applicable, so they can deactivate it and reset it after finishing their tasks.  If you do not have anyone visiting your property while you’re away, consider placing lights on a timer and stopping your mail delivery by visiting www.usps.com.
  3. Lock up your luggage. Airports are full of people and distractions. Items can be easily stolen from bags while awaiting your flight’s departure, or before you pick up checked luggage from the baggage claim area. A TSA-accepted lock like the Master Lock 4688Dluggage lock will help keep your possessions safe while in transit and allow you to move through security lines with ease.
  4. Secure important items in your room. Whether you’re staying in a hotel, cabin or resort – it’s important to lock up valuables when not in your room. A secure document storage or cash box will help ensure your passport, traveler’s checks, cash and jewelry safe while you and your family enjoy the sights and sounds of your destination.  If you’re taking your small valuables out and about with you, consider a Master Lock 5900D Safe Space to keep your belongings secure while you’re on the go.
  5. Create an emergency plan. It’s no doubt you will have several activities planned throughout the course of your vacation. In the event that a member of your family becomes separated from your group while out and about, each individual should have a list of important numbers as well as a plan detailing how to reconnect with the group.


MY REVIEW:

We received a TSA Approved Master Lock Luggage Lock for review. This is a great little lock that allows you to set your own 3 digit combination, and also features a key hole to make this lock accessible for airline personnel to check your bags without having to break the lock. (And yes, they ARE allowed to break locks if need be. I have had this happen years ago when I traveled to the Toronto area!)

The lock is very strong, very durable, and easy to operate. We have tried the lock on several pieces of luggage, and it is extremely easy to attach. We also found that the lock does not "stick" or get finicky when entering the combination. My son actually wants to use this luggage lock on his locker this year, he likes it so much! Master Lock, as always, is the natural choice when wanting to keep your items safe and secure. Whether it be for travel, school, or even home use, Master Lock has you covered!

BUY IT:

Master Lock products are available pretty much everywhere! You can also check them out on their website to view their full range of products!

For more great security tips, be sure to follow Master Lock on Facebook and on twitter!

WIN IT:

One lucky follower will be receiving the same lock I received for review!

Please use this handy Rafflecopter form to enter!

This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ and will be open until 12:01AM EST on 8/19/2011. Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced here, tweeted, shared on Facebook, and contacted via e-mail. The winners will have 48 hours to reply and claim their prize. If I receive no response, I will be forced to draw a new winner.

***Disclosure: I received a complimentary product to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***


38 Comments
ella
8/5/2011 02:10:01 am

Travel tips...hmm...always bring good walking shoes!

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Danielle
8/5/2011 03:39:07 am

A good travel tip is to bring both a GPS and paper map for the areas that you are traveling by car. If the GPS fails, at least you have a paper backup.

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Sherry S.
8/5/2011 05:35:10 am

Sorry I don't travel very much so I don't have any tips.

sstrode at scrtc dot com

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Dana Beeman link
8/5/2011 08:26:47 am

My travel tip is to always keep a first aid kit on hand, especially when going to 3rd world countries.
Dana Beeman: danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

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Kaitlyn Ortega
8/5/2011 11:43:25 am

The first time I took my son on a road trip for a week, he had ruined all his clothes in one day. Yikes, always pack a LOT extra for kids.

missysweepsalot at gmail dot com

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Rebecca Brown
8/5/2011 11:38:57 pm

When flying, I always write my address and contact information on a full sheet of paper and place it on top of everything INSIDE my suitcase. That way, in case my outside tag comes off, or I'm arguing with another passenger about who it belongs to, there's proof right inside the LOCKED bag!

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Rebecca Shockley
8/6/2011 02:07:45 am

Make a list before the trip so you don't forget anything!

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John Stetson
8/6/2011 09:33:25 am

If you regularly take medication, make sure to carry plenty with you. A few years ago my wife and I extended our stay in Branson MO, but ended up leaving before we wanted to because we were running out of pills.

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BeautyToLove
8/6/2011 09:51:47 am

-Always pack snacks, bottled water, and baby wipes!

aliaskys (at) yahoo dot com
THANK YOU!! :)

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Kimberly
8/6/2011 01:24:12 pm

our luggage ended up on a different airplane than we were on.
Kims2312@verizon.net

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Lynda Clark
8/6/2011 05:26:27 pm

I always keep an oufit and basic toiletry items in my carry-on bag when flying in case my luggage gets lost in transit and I have to wait a day or two for it to be located and returned
lyndaclark81(at)yahoo(dot)com

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Eileen
8/7/2011 08:01:30 am

always make sure all GPS units and phones are charged and if you dont have a "smart" phone, keep a list of all family members and phone numbers, insurance information, medical info, etc and LAMINATE it to keep with you always. Also, have any family members who are traveling leave a COMPLETE itinerary and hotel numbers, flights etc where they will be traveling. My uncle's brother passed away and it took three days to find the parents while they were on vacation. :(

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Beth Hill
8/8/2011 12:37:15 am

I buy a clear snap folder to keep all my travel docs in, reservation confirmations, etickets, passports, etc.
I also have them filed in there in order of use so I dont have to dig through them. When done using one, file it on the bottom, dont throw it out !

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lisa
8/8/2011 03:42:52 am

take snacks and drinks!

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shep link
8/8/2011 04:38:59 am

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Lexigurl
8/8/2011 02:49:54 pm

My tip is to always leave early!
lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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Karen Medlin
8/9/2011 12:24:14 am

my disater was when the kids were younger and we forgot to put the girls suitcase in the car.. we traveled with kids in pj's and had to shop for new clothes when we were 6 hrs on the road.
karenmed409 at comcast dot net

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Karen Medlin
8/9/2011 12:25:47 am

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Karen Medlin
8/9/2011 12:26:33 am

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Rita Spratlen link
8/9/2011 11:20:14 am

One time my husband outside of Tiaquana locked the keys in the trunk. He had to tear the back seat out and it wasn't very fun! Rita Spratlen

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Karen Medlin
8/10/2011 12:01:22 am

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DJ
8/10/2011 02:30:43 am

My travel tip is to dress comfortably.

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Karen Medlin
8/11/2011 02:40:12 am

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Kathy McCrae
8/11/2011 11:02:33 am

My travel tip is keep your wallet in your shirt pocket, and wear little or no jewelry.

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SaraLee E
8/11/2011 01:39:10 pm

I always pack a pair of clothes in my carry on in case my suit case get lost. It has happened to me.

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Kate W
8/12/2011 01:24:39 am

I always put all my liquids into zipoloc bags. I have had bottles of shampoo break and ruin everything in my suitcase.

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heather stevens
8/12/2011 10:15:12 am

also make sure you have trusted friends or family just pop in at any time to check your house while your gone

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Heather H.
8/13/2011 01:43:14 pm

My #1 travel tip is put all liquids in your check in luggage-these new travel rules suck and you'll be spending a lot of time and money throwing away these items you have to throw them away when flying.
hendymartin1 at yahoo dot com

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Adri Rydholm
8/14/2011 04:59:45 am

My travel tip is to always make a list. If you don't make a list, you will forget something...its inevitable.

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jolly abad
8/14/2011 08:52:12 am

i want to win this lock!

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frunchezzcuh
8/14/2011 11:01:45 pm

Travel Disaster: My mom and I went somewhere far and we forgot our bags which contains our clothes and stuff.

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audrey
8/15/2011 10:49:58 am

Pack light!!

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Judith
8/15/2011 11:41:28 am

My tip pay the bucks and check your luggage. Don't be dragging it all over the airport. if you afford the ticket you can afford to check.

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Karen Medlin
8/16/2011 04:29:50 am

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Erica C.
8/16/2011 10:03:41 pm

My best tip is to always have at least one outfit and all of your medications with you in a carry-on bag.

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Karen Medlin
8/17/2011 03:20:23 am

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Kristie
8/17/2011 08:40:52 pm

My travel tip is to carry a set of undies and some things on carry on in case your luggage gets lost.

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Karen Medlin
8/18/2011 05:45:33 am

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