For a fun project, create a time capsule to look back at special items remembering the past while appreciating the present.
Growing up I loved journaling and saving little mementos. As a child I had an envelope and paper that I’d mark notes with dates of when to open it again.
At college orientation my class wrote a letter to ourselves and the school mailed it to us at the end of the academic year. I loved that!
Time capsules can be stored in the home to rediscover down the line. Here are some creative and simple ideas to save memories for the future. A time capsule can last for 1 year, 5 years, 10, 50, the choice is up to you!
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Starting Points:
- Personal items for the future:
- letter to your future self (maybe include goals or aspirations)
- cards or letters to give family or friends in the future at certain ages or milestone moments
- personal journal or calendar/ planner
- one item from each family member or friend
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What Items to Put in a Time Capsule Box:
- copy of a homemade video
- photographs (family, friends, and pets)
- list of personal accomplishments/memories from the current year
- greeting cards received
- handprint/footprint paintings from your children/grandchildren
- copy of a current newspaper
- trinkets from events (tickets, invitations, little gifts)
- flowers (related article: Preserving Flowers)
- copy of a recipe
- artwork
- grocery store sale paper to record current prices
- list of current statistics (top music, movies, stocks, etc.)
- current employment information
- general contact info (name, address, phone number, email)
- list of family tree and close friends’ names
- postcard from somewhere you traveled
- favorite book, movie, musician, artist
- children’s toy
- small dollar bills or state quarter
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Whether your time capsule be large or small, it can be a fun and creative project with your family and friends. You can look forward to opening it for years to come. Feel free to add to the box as time goes by!
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