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A look at raising children surrounded by Lansdale life by one dedicated fatherThese snowy weeks have made it tough to keep my kids occupied. I do not like the TV on constantly. I would much prefer doing a craft with the kids. Here is a fun craft the kids can get really into: ice cube decorations. All you need is an ice cube tray or even a small bowl. Fill up a bowl ¾ with water and have your kids add food dye to the water. Place a one-foot-long piece of string into the bowl and set it in the freezer. A few hours later the kids will have decorations they can hang on a tree. The pieces melt over time and the snow below will have a tie-dyed effect. My kids will …