There are many different topics, hobbies, interests we all have. What would you make a time capsule about for future generations to learn more about what life is like now?

With Christmas coming and the new year approaching, what would you put in a time capsule to represent 2014?

There are many different themes or ideas you could make a time capsule for. Basically, anything you see pictures for on your cell phone you could probably create a time capsule for. See the suggestions below. Then read on about ideas of what to put in some of these topical time capsules.

Different Time Capsule Ideas

1. College years
2. School (elementary and high-school)
3. New Career
4. Business
5. Housewarming (Welcome Home)
6. Family
7. Pets
8. Clubs (boys and girls club, academic club, social club, etc)
9. Vacation
10. Youth Group
11. Military
12. Church
13. Anniversary
14. Seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter)
15. Memorial
16. New Years
17. Christmas
18. Easter
19. Thanksgiving
20. July 4th Independence Day
21. Valentine’s Day
22. Hanukkah
23. Any hobby
24. Farming
25. Sports
26. Any holiday
27. Baby Shower
28. Bridal Shower
29. Relationship or Dating
30. Bucket List
31. Cars
32. Music
33. Movie
34. Outdoors or Camping
35. Science
36. Nature
37. Eras (80’s, 90’s, or whatever you want)
38. Social Media
39. Best Friends
40. Adoption
41. Sweet 16
42. Quinceanera
43. Bar Mitzvah
44. Birthday
45. Over the Hill
46. Weight Loss
47. Inspiring Life Quotes
48. Self Help
49. First Car
50. Baby
51. Wedding
52. etc. (Other or anything you can imagine). The sky’s the limit.

What to Put in a Time Capsule

So what would you put in these “Any Occasion” DIY Time Capsules? What items from your time period, are important to you? Make sure to include modern things and heirlooms of the past. If you include any digital or electronic items, make sure you also include the media to play your videos or audio recordings in the future as well.

•  Daily local and world newspaper
• DVD of family, friends, social events, etc.
• Television guide
• Favorite magazines
• Event programs, ticket stubs, or passes
• Pictures
• Receipts from events, or daily life (like the cost of gas at this time)
• Popular toy
• Items (heirloom and new) that show significance to your for a specific subject or event.
• Floor plan or first key to your home
• Popular music recorded
• Menu from a favorite restaurant
• Daily calendar showing your life in just one month
• Drawings or messaged from friends and family sent by cards, email, text, etc.
• Current currency
• Year in Review worksheet filled out
• School, work, or club rewards and certificates.
• Message to the Future letters from friends and family
• Bottle of your favorite candy or drink.
• Fashion Catalog
• Travel pamphlets
• Current ads
• Papers written
• Party trinkets
• Souvenirs
• Favorite quotes or sayings
• Cards
• List favorite books, authors, etc.
• Top 10 movies or actors
• Future goals
• etc.

Talk with your friends and family for other ideas of what to put in your “Any Occasion” DIY Time Capsule. Get your time capsule today at http://www.timecapsule.com/product/milestone-collection-any-occasion-diy-time-capsule/. Also check out the other helpful ideas from Mashable listing 13 Must Have Items in Your 2014 Time Capsule.

What are some other items you can think of to put in a time capsule?  Comment below.

Making Milestone Moments Count,

– Marcie

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Who did we go to talk to when we were teenager? Our peers or close friends. Those we know, like, and trust are those who can be counted on for honest answers. As we get older, it is similar, when it comes to purchasing products or using services.

I recently debated about who should cut my hair. It is a very difficult decision for a girl, especially if you have experienced a bad haircut from someone you do not even know. That is when I advise to ask your friends who they use, or look around at hair when you are at a social event, to determine what you like then ask that person where he or she gets their hair cut. I know this is a long blog, but you can skim through the testimonies if you want.

Testimonies are the Lifeblood of Businesses

A time capsule is a very precious gift or keepsake that basically sums up your life or milestone moments, to help you remember what you did or experienced in the past. It is priceless. For such special heirloom gift ideas, we want you to turn to your friends or peers and find out what he or she is saying about this unique treasure. Read some of the following testimonies from from parents, grandparents, friends, and family just like you who have proudly purchased a baby or wedding time capsule. These are just a few comments we hear on the phone, when our customers call. We welcome your comments back. Share some of your own testimonies in the comments. We love to hear from our customers.

What our Raving Fans Have to Say – These are testimonials from people just like you and I.

We have heard comments like:

– Best baby shower gift ever
– I cannot thank you enough for helping me preserve my memories in such a cute way.
– I will be telling my friends and family about these gifts.
– This is ideal for someone who does not have time to scrapbook.

A Special Thanks

If you too would like to be one of our fans of the time capsules, order one at http://www.timecapsule.com, or become a fan of our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalTimeCapsule. We cannot wait so share photos with you there and comment on some of your favorite stories you may share with us. To get ideas of how to use the time capsules, check out our other blogs, or view the testimonial videos under the “Testimonies” tab on our website.

My husband Mark and I would like to say a special big Thank you to all of our fans of the Baby and Wedding Time Capsules. We hope this unique gift has been such a blessing and everlasting precious treasure for you and your future family members for generations to come.

Making Milestone Moments Count,

– Marcie

www.timecapsule.com

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Your vows are some of the most important words you will ever say to your husband or wife. There are many different and unique ways to save and display your vows.

Filled with so much emotion during your wedding day, sometimes your vows can also be the hardest words to say. Vows are words of commitment and love.

How to Display your Vows:

1. Type them over one of your favorite photos, and then frame it. What a great reminder daily, in your home, of your undying love for each other.



2. Display those memorable words on your Wedding Cake. Make sure you take a picture of this beautiful art before you cut into it and endulge. Check out this awesome cake from http://www.sweetandsaucyshop.com/wedding-cakes-gallery/



3. Write your vows out on your wedding day aisle runner, then use it as a great backdrop for a wedding photo. Watch the video of how to make this vow backdrop at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_8pWyyXDA0



4. Embroider your vows, and then frame your crafty artwork of love forever. Making this will give you plenty of time to think about the words you say at your wedding and what they truly mean.



5. Keep them in a decorative Wedding Time Capsule, to open years later at a special anniversary to read again. Relive history and the day of your wedding by renewing your vows on that anniversary. Take the other items out of your wedding time capsule and set up your same wedding day display all over again to reminisce about your special day of love. Fill out the special “Message to the Future” letters included to each other to read on that anniversary date of celebration. You can get your Wedding Time Capsule from http://www.timecapsule.com/product/weddingtimecapsule/



More Ideas of how to Display your Vows:

Check out this other helpful list of ideas to display your vows at http://traditionsweddingblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/preserve-your-wedding-vows/

Whatever your way of display, make it special today. Get started on your Vow display project with these creative ideas. Comment below other ideas you can think of to help others display their love.

Making Milestone Moments Count,

www.timecapsule.com

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