In highschool I always wished I could make my own locker combination.  Instead I had some random number I had to memorize.  Believe it or not, all these years later I can still remember my high school locker combination.  32-12-29.  Really.  That's it. 

Now, with homeschooled children, why would I need combination locks?  Well, think about the trips to the gym, the co-ops, and my oldest is in college.  She can use the lockers there for her books and gym needs.  I think picking your own combination is a beautiful thing.

Just in time for back-to-school, Master Lock is introducing brand new technology with two new families of patented combination locks – the 1500iD Speed Dial™ Set-Your-Own Combination Lock and the 1590D Set-Your-Own Combination Lock - that were designed with students’ unique learning styles in mind:

- The Speed Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock opens on up-down-left-right directional movements, instead of the traditional rotary dial, and can be customized with letters, shapes or numbers, depending on how students most easily remember their combination
- The Set-Your-Own Combination Lock is a traditional rotary dial for students more comfortable with that method, but with a new reset feature that allows them to choose their own combination using, letters, numbers or both

Both locks are more secure than traditional padlocks (which moms love!), are faster for students to access between classes and come in vibrant color choices (which kids love!).

In addition to keeping kids’ text books and gym clothes safe, Master Lock is also helping kids keep their secrets safe and secure online with the “Master Lock Secret Vault” Facebook application. After installing the application, participants have a chance to win a cash prize in the “Master Lock $5,000 Secure Your Future Sweepstakes.”