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As parents many of us have already started with back to school preparations whether it’s buying supplies or picking out uniforms. Keeping your child’s belongings safe is just as important as making sure they are prepared for the new school year. When surveyed nearly half of parents have admitted that their child has had an item stolen from them at school, cell phones being the most valuable. Since students would rather keep their things safe and on them at all times they opt out of using lockers even though they provide convenience. These days it’s vital that our children feel confident that their belonging are protected because the majority are carrying around expensive devices like laptops, cell phones, ipads, and even mp3 players.

Master Lock, the world’s largest manufacturer of padlocks and related security products, offers a variety of stylish and effective customizable products for students. These include padlocks for school and gym lockers, laptop locks, backpack locks and an online website and mobile app for storing passwords and other important documents. When I was in school I forgot my combination at least once a week. This new system would have come in handy at the time. I love how easy they are making it for students to protect their belongings.

The Master Lock 1500eDBX dialSpeed is the coolest combination padlock I have ever came across. With this high tech digital gadget you can eliminate any fear of forgetting your combination. It offers fast entry and features an electronic light-up keypad. If you do happen to lose your combination you can access it online with a unique online Backup Master Code that can be retrieved from masterlockvault.com. This lock is stylish, secure, and up to date with technology.

Other Master Lock Back To School products include:

• 5900D SafeSpace™ Portable Safe: Keep your things safe while socializing. Stash cash, jewelry, credit cards and more in the SafeSpace for security on-the-go. Available in white, grey and pink and retails for $19.99.

• 1535D and 1535DWD Set-Your-Own Combination Locks: Students can rock this lock with a custom, personalized combo they won’t easily forget. Perfect for students who prefer to create memorable combinations in the form of numbers or a word, initials or a favorite acronym. Select styles are available in black or white with brightly colored dials and retail for $7.99.

• 1500iD Speed Dial™ Set-Your-Own Combination Lock: Your student’s locker never looked this good. Up, down, left, right – help them remember their combo without a fight. New this year: a stylish metallic purple design. 

• 5900D SafeSpace™ Laptop Computer Lock: Delivering peace-of-mind for college bound students, the SafeSpace allows you to walk away from your laptop without your laptop “walking away” from you. 

Master Lock is dialing up back-to-school fun for students and parents with an interactive online game, “Master Lock Photo Hunt Challenge.” Now through September 7, participants can go to www.MasterLockPhotoHunt.com for the chance to win fun Master Lock products and other cool prizes. Players can add any of the Master Lock products they see while playing the game to their wish list and email it to mom or dad for easy back-to-school shopping. There are more than 65 chances to win, including daily instant win prizes, weekly prizes and one grand prize: a Samsung Smart Media Center Package that includes a 60” HD 1080p Smart LED HDTV.

For more fun with Master Lock, join in on the conversation at the Twitter party August 5th at 8 p.m with @ResourcefulMom and the hashtag #MasterBackToSchool.  Make sure to RSVP here so you are eligible for more prizes!