Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
Glasses, keys, journals
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 06/19/02
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Make it a little easier to find you prescription glasses by registering them with the Eyeglass Rescue Inc., a Newton-based registration and retrieval service.> The company provides you with a special identification Sleeve that you slip over the earpiece of your glasses. A quick dip in hot water shrinks the sleeve, securing it on the earpiece. A second sleeve protects the identification information; then you register the glasses, calling a toll-free number or going online. People who find the registered glasses are asked to notify Eyeglass Rescue, which matches the ID number to your registration and gets them back to you. For more information, or to order, telephone 888-950-7505 or click on www.eyeglassrescue.com
Spare yourself the frustration
Anyone who as ever locked themselves out of their home — or has someone coming to water the plants or walk the dog while they're away — should have a spare key box. Made of weather-resistant cast steel, they are powder-coasted and have alphabetical dials on which you can set your own combination. the boxes can be hung from most doorknobs, railings, or gates, and cost $35 each through the Preferred Living catalog (800-543-8633 or www.sportys.com).
Make a sentimental journal
Jot down your thoughts while you travel, sketch things that catch your eye, or combine your scribbles with postcards and snapshots to create an unforgettable record of your latest trip. Andover-based PresentWorks offers several lovely journals for men and women, including this one made by leather crafter Brendon Smith. It's a butter, leather-bound book embossed with a sunflower and embellished with a pewter button around which you wrap a leather strap to keep it closed. Once you've filled all 2220 heavy-bond pages, you can slip in a new paper insert and use the cover over and over again. It measure 6 by 9 inches and coast $60 (including shipping and a gift box) from www.presentworks.com (or telephone 800-376-3344).