50 Things to Keep Inside Your Keepsake Box
Often with collections the hardest part is finding somewhere to store them. Luckily, with each Golden Coil planner, a keepsake box is included. They are the perfect spot to tuck away anything of value to you, with the added bonus that they look beautiful on a shelf. If you’re committed to minimalism this year, using the keepsake boxes can also help limit what you keep around. For other great minimalist resources check out this blog post. If you need some inspiration on how to make the most of your keepsake box, here are 50 ideas!
Photos. Label each box by year, child, or event…the possibilities are endless.
Movie tickets.
Concert tickets.
Notes and letters.
Christmas or birthday cards.
Money. Hide away a secret stash of cash for a rainy day.
Newborn memories. Store their hospital bracelets, hat, blanket, first outfit, etc.
Childhood memories. Favorite stuffed animal, outfit, baby shoes, pacifiers, etc.
Children’s arts and crafts.
School certificates or achievements.
Travel memories. Airline tickets, photos, maps, itineraries.
Playbills.
Recipes.
Teeth or Locks of Hair. This may sound strange, but if you like to hold onto children’s lost teeth or first haircut mementos, the keepsake box is the perfect place for them!
Receipts.
Sewing notions.
Gift cards.
Toy Collections. Think Hatchimals, Doorables, Matchbox cars, etc.
Rocks and minerals.
Dried foliage from outdoor adventures.
Seashells.
Stamps.
Jewelry.
Pet memories. If you’ve lost a trusted furry companion, the keepsake box can be a place for storing a tag, a leash, a favorite chew toy or any other special reminders.
Magazine clippings for mood boards or inspiration.
Art practice/drafts.
Writing notebooks or drafts.
Craft supplies.
Fabric samples.
Polaroids.
Important documents. Marriage licenses, Social Security cards, birth certificates, etc.
Passports.
Medical records.
Digital storage. A place to keep all your thumb drives, SIM cards, etc.
Buttons and pins.
Badges.
Stickers.
Film negatives.
Old cassette tapes.
MiniDV tapes.
Power cords.
Coupons.
Instruction manuals.
Accessories for items around your house. Think: Letters for a letter board, magnets, etc.
Sheet music.
Time Capsule items. Fill it with newspaper clippings, notes to your future self or loved ones, photos, etc. and set a date on your calendar to open in the future.
Quotes, affirmations, devotionals or other inspiration.
Old calendars, planners or journals. For when you want to reference or look back on how far you’ve come!
Any other collectibles: baseball cards, thimbles, autographs, etc.
Gifts. If all else fails, fill your keepsake box, wrap it, and let someone else enjoy its many uses!