What is a keepsake box?
A keepsake box is a box that holds tangible items representing special times and memories. Anything that reminds you of a special date or event can be saved in a box.Keepsakes definedA keepsake is a tangible reminder of an event or special occasion. Keepsakes are usually too small for a traditional album page or are three-dimensional objects. Keepsakes include movie ticket stubs, dried flowers and photos.What to keepAnything that reminds you of a special event can be kept: ticket stubs, invitations, charms and trinkets, beads, photos, hospital identification bracelets, locks of hair and a lost tooth. Keepsakes add up over time, so you may want more than one box. Avoid storing items that could melt or deteriorate, because they could cause damage to other items.Choosing a boxSelect a box that is large enough to hold dozens of small remembrances. Reuse a box that was gifted on a special occasion if it has a removable lid. Smoked salmon, for instance, can be found in wood boxes with tile i
