Time capsules are a wonderful way of preserving and keeping family traditions alive. They hold memories that have the ability to come back to life when opened, and on top of all that they teach us about our history and how lucky we are to have our family. Time capsules can be simple to start/update and are not necessarily always buried away only to be opened 100 years later. However, depending on your family, maybe a time capsule that cannot be opened until 100 years later may be best.
Today, family time capsules can be kept entirely online, or simply in a shoebox or closet. Families that hold their time capsules online have an advantage because they are able to share and update their capsule at any time and at any location allowing all family member ability to contribute and learn. Additionally, with online capsules, you do not have the advantage of seeing or holding items, but you can take pictures, and scan documents
As far as content that goes into a time capsule, anything that’s important to you and your family can be added. Maybe, it’s love letters sent between your great grandma and grandpa, or maybe it’s the last text message or transcribed voice message received from a family member. Really, anything that has ever had any significance to your family should be included.
Here's a list of-of items that you can include in your family time capsule:
- Wedding licenses
- Your advice
- Funny/embarrassing stories
- Pictures
- Degrees
- Make a family video
- Family biographies
- Family traditions
- Hobbies
- Favorite movies/shows
- Jewelry
- Letters
- Record a video of couples talking about how they met and their love story
Feel free to adjust the list as it suits your family be creative and think of the future generations of your family. Finally, have fun when putting these together! These capsules are there to bring families closer together.
Our pets become cherished members of our families, providing unconditional love, companionship, and joy to our lives. When they pass away, the grief we feel is genuine and profound. While our furry friends are only here for a short time, the impact they have on our lives is monumental. Here are some ways you can honor your beloved furry friend, after they’ve pass.
Create a memory box.
Putting together a box of items that remind you of a beloved pet can help you cope with their loss. Include items such as their collar, favorite toy, paw imprint, fur lock, and anything else that meant a lot to them. Keeping these items can bring comfort and closure after they have passed.
Spread their ashes somewhere meaningful.
If you choose to have your pet cremated, you can spread the ashes somewhere meaningful for your pet. You can even use the ashes to plant a tree in memory of them.
Donate to shelters in their memory
Animal shelters need donations, whether monetary donations or item donations. Donating to shelters in your beloved pet's name not only preserves your pet's memory, but also helps the animals in the shelter find their forever home.
Foster animals
Fostering is a great option if you aren't ready to get another pet but want to share the love you had for your pet with those in need. Because shelters fill up quickly, animals need foster homes. Fostering allows you to heal at your own pace, while sharing love with a pet in need.
Our pets become part of our family. During their time here on earth we share so many special moments with them, that when they are gone the emptiness left behind is unfathomable. It’s important to take proper care of yourself during this time of grief and figure out ways to keep your pet’s memory alive.