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Hearts and All Things Red
Mix in a blender, adding ice cubes if necessary to thin the smoothie. You can also add a little honey for added sweetness (remember, honey should not be fed to children under 1 year of age), or cinnamon for a touch of spice.
3. Watch the birdie – the red one, that is. If you live in the South, East or Midwestern United States, you're likely to spot cardinals in your backyard or neighborhood park. The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a sturdy little bird who sings year round – the male has brilliant red plumage, and the female has soft brown feathers tipped in red. Cardinals mate for life, and cardinal parents can often be seen making their nests in a dense thicket or thickly branched tree. To attract cardinals, put out a birdfeeder and offer sunflower seeds and cracked corn. Your child will love helping you fill the feeder and watching as the birds discover the food.
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