Peaceable Kingdom My Time Capsule Kit, Guided Journal and Metal Tin
✓ Product data checked October 26, 2026
Peaceable Kingdom's time capsule gives a child a sturdy 8 x 6 inch metal tin to fill and seal. Inside are a 40-page logbook with writing prompts about friends, favorite things, dreams and fears, two picture frames, six labeling tags, three pre-designed letters, a blank letter to a future self, an envelope for mementos and a sealing sticker. Once filled, the tin goes on a shelf or up in the attic until opening day. It is for ages 7 and up, costs about $19 and holds 4.5 stars from around 240 reviews.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A child of 7 to 12 who likes writing, lists or keeping souvenirs
Best occasion : New Year's Eve, a birthday, the end of a school year, Christmas
Why it works : It gets unwrapped twice: once now, and again years later when the child reads what they wrote at that age.
Avoid if : The child dislikes writing: most of the kit is prompts to fill in.
For
Kids
Budget
$$ — Affordable
Frequently asked questions
What is inside the tin?
A 40-page prompted logbook, 2 picture frames, 6 labeling tags, 3 pre-designed letters, a blank letter for the future self, an envelope for mementos, a sealing sticker and a how-to guide.
What age is it for?
Ages 7 and up.
When should it be opened?
The listing leaves the opening date to the family; it suggests storing the sealed tin on a shelf, in a closet or in the attic.
Are extra supplies needed?
No, the listing says no extra supplies are needed.
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