This is a sponsored post So many times we don’t think about our security needs on a regular basis until a dangerous situation, risk to our personal safety, or an injury happens that shatters our bubble of protection. Every holiday season brings back memories of homes in our neighborhood being targeted, watched, and then burglarized…
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How to Secure Your Home for Holiday Travel
As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review. The holidays are a joyous time filled with traditions plus time with loved ones and friends but in order to truly enjoy the season, it’s important to take steps to…
October is Fire Prevention Month: Know What to Do After a House Fire #LSSS
This is a sponsored post This summer we woke up to the news that a four story apartment complex near one of the schools where I used to teach had been damaged in an explosion. The fire that followed was fatal, killing seven people ranging in age from 3-66, injuring 30, and displacing 100 residents…
How Do You Protect Your Family from Natural Disasters? Tweet & Win with #MasterLockProtectSweeps
This is a sponsored post Every night I’ve watched the news coverage of fires in California and flooding in Louisiana and wondered what I would protect if our family was forced to flee our home in the event of a natural disaster. Would we grab the photo albums that Emily has lovingly put together to…
4 Tips to Decrease Your New Middle Schooler’s Locker Anxiety #LSSS
This is a sponsored post Graduating from elementary school is a big milestone but the transition to middle school can be exciting yet filled with anxiety. As the school year draws closer, your new middle schooler might not seem worried but there could be some concerns brewing in the back of their mind. There could…
5 Ways to Protect Your Family & Home This Summer and Beyond #LSSS
This is part of a sponsored post series written as a compensated member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad. June signifies the end of school and start of summer. Since we’re far more likely to be spending additional time outdoors and away from our homes during the next three months, it’s a good time to…
How to Teach Kids to Safeguard Their Belongings at Any Age #LSSS
This is part of a sponsored post series written as a compensated member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad. As the chill of winter fades away, days get longer, and signs of life appear, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief that spring is here. And with spring and warmer weather, comes spring break!…
Video Review: How to Set Up & Use Master Lock Bluetooth Smart Padlock #LSSS
This is a sponsored post We already know there is an app for everything but in the era of smart products, Master Lock’s Bluetooth Smart Padlock ($49.99 for the indoor version, $59.99 for the outdoor one) may be a wise investment for those who need to be able to provide access to belongings in a…
4 DIY Projects to Protect Your Home During the Holidays and Throughout the Year #LSSS
This is a sponsored post A few years ago our neighborhood experienced a rash of break-ins throughout the month of December. As unsettling as this crime spree was to our small suburban neighborhood, it served as a good reminder to reassess our home to make it even more secure whether we’re leaving the house for…
Master Lock Fall Family Safety Giveaway #LSSS
This is a sponsored post As the weather turns cooler and you pack away summer belongings for another year, it’s time to examine your home for areas where your security might be a little lax or you feel like you need to increase protection around your home. In celebration of last week’s arrival of fall…
