I’m Herrrrman the Horse with today’s household tip. To clean the mineral deposits from your iron, fill it with white vinegar. Then turn the iron to the steam setting and steam-iron away on a soft utility rag. This will clean the steam ports. Repeat the process with water, then thoroughly rinse out the inside of your iron and you’ll see, it’ll be like new. Thanks for watching today’s tip.

I’m Cock-a-Doodle Dandy the Rooster with today’s family tip. This tip is particularly good for moms who are too busy with their children to find the time to read the newspaper. The simple solution is to get your children involved. You can read and your children can learn. Teach them the “5 Ws and 1 H” of journalism. What, Why, Who, Where, When and How. Select an appropriate article. Read aloud to your kids and see how many of the story’s “5 W” details they can remember. This is a terrific language builder. That’s our tip of the day,

I’m Uncle Oinkster the Pig, with a pet adoption tip for today. If you want a pet, why not adopt from a shelter? With 70,000 puppies and kittens born every day in the United States, and tens of thousands more around the world, you will certainly find a pet that’s just perfect for you. To help reduce the number of homeless animals around the world, maybe consider to spay or neuter your pet.

I’m Lamberta the Sheep with today’s handy tip. If you’ve lost the back of an earring, a screw, or some other small object in your carpet, an effective way to find it is to move a wire coat hanger across the surface of the carpet. The coat hanger will flip most small objects into the air. That’s our tip of the day.

I’m Bearnard the Bear, your host for today’s tip. One way to save water and energy is to reduce your lawn size. Less lawn also means reduced air and noise pollution from lawnmowers. Lawn areas requiring water and mowing can be creatively landscaped instead with shrubs and perennial flowers. That’s our water saving garden tip for today.

I’m JennyPurrrr the Cat with today’s nutritional tip about spinach. Spinach is rich in vitamin K: Just one cup of cooked spinach offers more than the daily recommended amount. Spinach also contains beta-carotene, which is good for eyesight, as well as folate, a valuable B vitamin. In addition, spinach contains a lot of iron, which helps build strength. The “instant” strength conferred by a can of spinach became legendary through the world-renowned cartoon character,

I’m Clucky the Chicken with a household tip to share with you. To keep bread and other bakery products fresh, put a glass of water in your breadbox and close the lid. The water provides humidity, keeping your baked goods moist and fresh.

I’m Rufie the Dog with an environmental tip about saving water. Water is a precious commodity and an environmental issue. Every drop of tap water we use requires energy to filter, purify and transport, and that means carbon emissions. Here is a reminder of a few easy ways to save water - install water-saving shower heads, turn the tap off when you’re brushing your teeth, and collect rainwater to use in the garden.

You’re just in time for the today’s nutrition tip. Nuts are one of the healthiest snacks you can have. They are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, trace minerals and healthy fat. A handful of nuts a day such as walnuts, almonds and brazil nuts improves blood sugar levels and overall immunity. Furthermore, because nuts are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help to thin the blood, they are excellent for maintaining heart health. So stay healthy with nutritious meals that include nuts.

I’m Oinky the Piglet with today’s gardening tip. To keep your cat out of the potted plants, generously sprinkle the soil with pepper. This works, without harming the cat or the plants. That’s our tip.

Mooyi the Cow presenting today’s handy household tip. To remedy drawers that are sticky or difficult to open, rub candle wax or soap along the runner on the side of the drawers. This should make them slide much easier.

I’m Billy the Goat with today’s environmental tip. Fuel isn't the only thing saved by driving a hybrid.  Many top companies now offer cash incentives to eco-friendly drivers. Google staff members, for instance, have a choice of US$5,000 to buy or US$2,500 to lease any vehicle that gets more than 45 miles per gallon.  Even some hotels are starting to reward hybrid drivers; anyone who arrives at a selected Kimpton Hotel in an owned or rented hybrid car receives a US$20 discount on the room rate. So, you see? Going green can save you money whilst saving the planet.

I’m M’Caw the Parrot with today’s health tip. Eating fruit is very beneficial. The fiber found in fruit helps regulate digestion, and fruits’ vitamins and antioxidants boost our immune system. In red fruits, the phytonutrients act as powerful antioxidants that promote good health and slow the effects of aging. As an encouragement and reminder, keep a bowl of fruit on your desk at work. Set a goal of trying one new fruit every week.

Yours truly, Lionardo the Lion, will present today’s fun family tip. Transform an ordinary neighborhood walk with your child into an extraordinary adventure. You'll need a sunny day, free time and a coin. When you go through the front door to take your walk, flip the coin. If it lands on tails, your walk starts by turning left. If it’s heads, turn right. Continue doing this at every corner and enjoy a great opportunity to spend quality time with your children and talking to them

I’m Herrrrman the Horse with today’s cooking tip. One way to preserve herbs is to freeze them in water. Chop the herbs into an ice-cube tray, cover them with water, and freeze them. These cubes can then conveniently be added to your soups and other dishes.