home safety

Protect Important Items During the Holidays with the SentrySafe Privacy Lock File

November 3, 2016 by Kathryn 24 Comments

The holiday season is coming up fast, and that means fun, food, parties and visitors. But all that merriment also brings some extra safety concerns! Whether you’re travelling to visit family over the holidays or you’re just worried about safeguarding all those fun packages you’re bringing home, a few extra precautions can help set your mind at ease throughout the holidays.

Personally, I’m a big believer that every family needs a home safe of some sort. While you might not need a large, sophisticated machine bolted securely to your floor, having some secure place to store your insurance papers, birth and marriage certificates, jewellery and even those USB drives full of memories is a must! That’s where the SentrySafe Privacy Lock File HD4100 comes in. This heavy-duty lockbox is small enough for an apartment but still big enough to secure those essential precious items when you’re away from the home. Best of all, it’s both fire and water protected*! Check out my review of the SentrySafe Privacy Lock File HD4100 below. [Read more…]

Make Sure These 4 Items are in Your SentrySafe Home Safe, and Tweet to Win a Master Lock Prize Pack in the #MasterLockProtectsSweeps Sweepstakes

August 16, 2016 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Being prepared in case of a natural disaster isn’t something that’s always on a family’s mind…but it should be! From forest fires to floods and earthquakes to severe storms, there’s no way of knowing what kind of unexpected event might cause damage to irreplaceable items. That’s why having a home safe is a must, and the SentrySafe SFW123TTC Extra Large Digital Alarm Fire Safe is my personal top pick for keeping important documents and items secure in case of emergency. But what should go into that safe? Personally, the four items in this video are ones that I think should always be kept secured, yet ready to grab when needed.

What items would you most want to protect during a natural disaster? Until August 31, sharing your answer to this question on Twitter has some great benefits! Tweet about what items you’d protect in an emergency using the hashtag #MasterLockProtectsSweeps and Master Lock will donate $1 to the American Red Cross. And as an added bonus, you’ll be entered to win one of five great Master Lock prize packs too! [Read more…]

Seniors Stay Safer with Products from Master Lock-Giveaway #LSSS

February 2, 2015 by Kathryn 277 Comments

Growing older is a fact of life, but it does create new challenges too, especially where safety is concerned. Even something as simple as a short walk to get the mail can be hazardous for a senior that has minor mobility issues. And a house that’s perfectly functional in early years may need modifications to be comfortable later in life.

Master Lock has always been passionate about helping people feel safe and this month the company is offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader a special Senior Safety prize pack worth $143! Containing a $50 Visa Gift Card, a 5422D Master Lock Portable Key Safe, a 5900D Master Lock SafeSpace and a 265DCCSEN Master Lock Door Security Bar, this package is a great way to add a little extra security to the life of a senior you care about. To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about which of these three Master Lock products is your favourite. [Read more…]

Protect Yourself with Simple Crime Prevention Tips for Home, Travel and Online #LSSS

October 1, 2014 by Kathryn 2 Comments

There are few feelings more horrible than being the victim of a crime, even when it’s a fairly minor one. Living in a small town means that for the most part, I’ve been protected from that feeling but even in a more rural area there is still a need for crime prevention. In fact, my son and I woke up one morning this summer to find that our bikes had been stolen in the night. While my son’s bike was later recovered, mine is still missing and I still remember how upsetting that day was.

That’s why this month I’m excited to be sharing some of my favourite crime prevention tips as part of the Master Lock Live Secure Safety Squad. Whether you want to ensure your home is safe, protect yourself while travelling or stay secure online, there are a few simple steps you can take to ensure that you minimize your chances of becoming the victim of a crime. [Read more…]

Celebrate Home Safety Month with Master Lock-Giveaway #LSSS

June 2, 2014 by Kathryn 279 Comments

I’ve always felt that June is a good month for checking basic home security before the bustle of summer begins, and I’m clearly not the only one that feels that way since June is both National Safety Month and Home Safety Month. Personally, I like to take advantage of the warmer weather to check the locks on the house, change the batteries in my home alarm system and make sure I have a current car and house key stored safely in my Master Lock 5422D Key Safe.

Now, just in time for National Safety Month, Master Lock wants to help you ensure your home is secure as well, so the company is hosting a fabulous giveaway! One lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader is going to win a Master Lock 265DCCSEN door security bar, a Master Lock Magnum M5XDLF Laminated Padlock, a Master Lock 5422D Portable Key Safe and a $50 Visa gift card to help stock up on any other home security essentials, a $130 value! To enter for a chance to win, just leave a blog comment about something around your home you’d like to keep secure. [Read more…]