Soda Pop Tower Cake For Dad

Soda Pop Tower Cake For Dad

What do a glue gun, soda pop, candy and a crazy cool Thor Pez dispenser equal?  Father's Day awesomeness!  Here's the perfect cake for Father's Day, no baking required.  Wondering how to begin?  Start with your dad's favorite beverage (28 cans), some candy he likes (preferably it color coordinates with his beverage of choice, but I realize not all dads color coordinate their favorite treats), and a Pez dispenser that you think represents your dad.  You'll need a glue gun, clear packing tape, and a sturdy base to build it on.  To start, you place one can in the center, then six cans circled around it.  I then used the clear packing tape to tape all of these cans sturdily together and glued them to the center of the base.  Then I glued another twelve cans around those base cans (these I only glued and didn't tape, because the tape would show).  I glued together another six cans around a center can, just like my initial group, and stacked them centered on top of my first layer.  The circles on the tops and bottoms of these cans will line up exactly on top of the layer underneath.  For the next layer, I glue on three cans but these cans will not line up exactly on top of the ones underneath because there are fewer cans in this layer.  The you finish with one can glued on top.

Then you can get creative with your candy embellishments.  I glued most of these directly to the cans.  On the row of Werther's Originals on the middle layer, I used foam double sided tape to stick them all across and then wrapped it tightly around.  This worked really well. On top of my first layer of cans to make candles, I cut some paper straws and glued a Werther's Originals on the top, then glued them onto the tops of the cans. Worker Bee actually suggested that I use Slim Jims as candles, but these were cuter.  Finally on top, glue your Pez dispenser (Worker Bee was Thor).  

It's fairly simple and your kids could even help with glue gun supervision and it would make a fun gift for many occasions.  The next time your wondering what to make with your glue gun, some soda pop, and a bunch of candy, you'll be prepared.  

Meaningful Father's Day Gift Idea Your Kids Can Make-Dad's Special Box

Meaningful Father's Day Gift Idea Your Kids Can Make-Dad's Special Box

OHH Special Box

One of Worker Bee's favorite Father's Day gifts of all time has been his "special box" that Queen Bee and I made him about 10 years ago.  We started with an unfinished wood box that you can buy at most craft stores.  Then we printed out our favorite pictures of Queen Bee and her dad and some quotes that we liked.  We decoupaged the pictures, quotes, some pictures she colored, and scrapbook paper onto the box.  Finally, We added a little paint and then glued some embellishments on it.  It was a really fun craft project. Queen Bee really enjoyed being creative and making something special for her dad.

OHH Special Box

Inside the box we decoupaged an outline of Queen Bee's handprint and a little quote about memories.  

OHH Special Box

Worker Bee uses the box to keep all of his special cards, letters, pictures she's made him, and small keepsakes.  

3 Must Have Book for Fathers

3 Must Have Books for Fathers

If you're searching for the perfect Father's Day gift, you've come to the right place!  Today we are featuring 3 books that Worker Bee (the dad around this hive) loves.  Click on the titles below the books for links to more information or to buy.

According to Worker Bee:  "This book is a must read for fathers of daughters. I read this book many years ago, and it was one of the best things I have done to help my relationship with my daughter. It is very straight forward and insightful. Let's face it guys, we don't exactly think like our female counterparts! Knowing what your daughter not only wants, but really what they need, from a father has really made me stop and think about the things that I do and say with my daughter. Nothing is better than a daddy/daughter relationship! Who wouldn't want to learn everything they can about the dynamics of that relationship so it can be the best it can be. It helped me realize that maybe just taking my daughter to a game and not saying all that much might not be the most effective approach to building a deep, lasting relationship. Leave the primal grunting communication for your buddies and stand up and fight for the relationship that your daughter needs from you and give it to her the way she needs it, not the way you think she needs it."

Worker Bee passionately loves three things: being a dad, sports, and inspirational quotes. So it was safe to assume he loved this book!  In fact, I'm pretty sure we bought out all of the copies they had at the time so he could give this book to everyone he knows.  

Baby Bumblebee is OBSESSED with Little Critter books.  He pretty much insists that his dad reads him this book every night and he can recite it by heart.  If you've got littles at home this is a perfect gift for them to give dad for Father's Day.  They can even write their name (or scribble) or trace their hand in the front with the date and occasion so they can look back years from now and remember that they gave that book to their dad.  This is one of my favorite things to do when giving books as gifts.  Writing a little something in the front  makes the book more special. Every time you get the book out to read it, even years later, you are reminded of that special person in your life.