A time capsule captures the world as it was when your baby was born. Sealed and stored, it becomes more fascinating with every passing year.
What to Include
- Newspaper from the birth date: Headlines, prices, and advertisements paint a vivid picture of the era.
- Letter from parents: What you felt, what you hoped, what you dreamed for them.
- Letters from family: Grandparents, aunts, uncles — each writing a message to be read at 18.
- A coin set: Uncirculated coins from the birth year.
- A USB drive: Photos, the first video, a voice recording of family members.
- Price list: Cost of a house, a pint of milk, a loaf of bread, a litre of petrol.
- Cultural snapshot: Number one song, top film, trending topics, popular baby names.
Storage
Use a sealed box in a dry, dark place. Label clearly: “Do not open until [name]’s 18th birthday, [date].” The anticipation is half the joy.