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Today is the release of Spy Kids 4: All The Time in the World on DVD and Blu-ray! In celebration of the release, I have all kinds of cool stuff for you. From tips on creating your very own time capsule, to movie clips and your very own badges. So, strap yourself in and get ready for some action-packed Spy Kids 4 funness (that’s a word right?).

If you saw the movie in theaters, then you are familiar with the clip where Marissa gives her mother’s necklace to her step-daughter, Rebecca.

Necklace

Don’t you sometimes wish you could stop time, bottle up your experiences and return to the memories whenever you wanted? Well, you can with a Time Capsule. Here are some tips for creating your very own time capsule.

TIME CAPSULE CREATION TIPS

Choose a Milestone

The creation of a Time Capsule is much more fun when there’s something to celebrate! Select a special day for the ‘burial’ of your Time Capsule. Maybe it’s a milestone birthday, holiday, or a special date on the school-year calendar. The more memorable the event, the easier it is to track the passage of time.

Collect Your Artifacts

Deciding what items to store in your Time Capsule can be tricky. Remember, the items you choose will be unavailable for day-to-day use! Good options include: a school assignment that you are exceptionally proud of; a stuffed animal or toy that you have recently out-grown, but still holds special meaning; a souvenir from a favorite trip like a keychain or magnet.

Create an Inventory List

You’ll want to not only list the items you are including in your Time Capsule, but why you have included them. What makes each item special, and how does it represent your accomplishments, preferences, or interests at the time. This can be a couple of sentences, or even a short journal entry for a fun reflection upon retrieval of your Time Capsule!

Contain Your Items

Your artifacts and memorabilia should be protected in an appropriate container. Choose something that can preserve against insect invasion and animal exploration. Often, a shoebox, coffee can, or reusable plastic container will do the trick. Just be sure seal with strong tape around the lid to ensure maximum security!

Clock Your Timeline

It is recommended that the Time Capsule stay sealed for at least one full year from the date of ‘burial.’ However, the more time that you can let pass, the more fun a trip down memory lane can be when you finally open your capsule. Just don’t forget about it – mark a calendar with your unearthing date!

Conceal Your Capsule

Traditionally, Time Capsules are buried in the ground outside. If that option isn’t available, parents are often good at finding some secret or out-of-the-way spots for your Time Capsule to live where it won’t be seen or disturbed until the unearthing date. Wherever you decide to put it, make sure at least 2 people know where it is located so it is not lost.

Countdown and Retrieve

Make an event out of opening your Time Capsule! Prepare a special meal with your family, or invite some friends over to commemorate the time that has passed. Sharing your Time Capsule’s items and inventory is a fun way to celebrate your growth in life.