. I’m Cock-a Doodle-Dandy the Rooster with a simple little tip for you today. Have you ever gotten an oily mark on your clothes while eating a wonderful dish with olive oil? If so, simply apply ordinary talcum powder to the stain as quickly as possible. The talc will absorb the oil; afterwards, just wash the garment and the stain would vanish. .

I’m Uncle Oinkster the Pig. If you would like to save water, one of the ways to do so is when washing your car, use a sponge and bucket. When you do need to use a hose, fitting one with a spray or jet is great, so that the flow of water can be controlled.

Using less electricity can help keep our planet in good health. Instead of vacuuming the floors, try sweeping with a broom. You could even try using candles instead of electrical lighting.

I’m Flipy. Flipo the Penguin: And I’m Flipo. Flipy the Penguin: Flipo, do you know of anything healthy I could eat? Flipo the Penguin: I sure do, Flipy! You could have some mung beans; they’re a good source of protein. They’re also rich in potassium, B vitamins and fiber. These nutrients are good for the heart, nervous system and your blood sugar levels. They’re also well known in Eastern medicine for their cooling and detoxifying qualities. Flipy the Penguin: Wow, that sounds really healthy! I’m going to try some, but before I do,.

. I’m Lamberta the Sheep with a gardening tip. Keep old leaves; they can be used to benefit plants in your garden. Place the old leaves at the base of trees and bushes. The leaves help to retain the moisture in the soil by reducing evaporation. As they decompose, they add nourishment to the earth. Leaves can also be used in the compost. Happy gardening,

Using less electricity can help keep our planet in good health. Instead of vacuuming the floors, try sweeping with a broom. You could even try using candles instead of electrical lighting.

Wow, don’t I have a puurrrrfffeeect tip for you today! Pumpkins are sooo healthy and delicious. It contains important nutrients, such as beta carotene, which has anti-oxidant properties and may help in preventing diseases. High levels of vitamin A are also present and play an important role in maintaining healthy vision, bone growth, and immune system. This super veggie also has healthy amounts of potassium and fiber. Meow…

. I’ve just come in from the garden, and I’m happy to say that the plants are doing very well. I’m using an organic planting method called companion planting. It is a great way for your plants to work together to protect one other from frosts, soil bacteria and other deterrents to growth. For example, companions for asparagus are tomatoes, parsley and basil. .

I’m Rufie the Dog and I’ve found a way of giving your copper, silver and gold a fresh new look! Crush a piece of chalk until it becomes powder. Then add a few drops of water and make a thick pulp. Rub this mixture with a clean cloth on the item you want to refresh. If you keep rubbing in the same direction, even the small scratches will disappear! Use a clean cloth at the end to give it a final rub.

, I’m Skippy the Rabbit with today’s tip. If you’re a lover of green tea, save your used tea leaves; then after you have finished your dinner, you can use the leaves to clean the oil from your dishes instead of using detergent. In this way we can help our environment by using natural ingredients in our daily lives. Thanks for keeping our planet clean, .

You can purify the air in your home by boiling some vinegar in a saucepan. Let the vinegar steam rise into the air. You can also take the saucepan of steaming vinegar around the house to freshen up the air in different places. .

if you have plastic garden furniture and would like to get it looking like new. Use baking soda mixed into a paste and gently wipe down the furniture; then rinse off with water. This should leave your garden furniture bright and shiny. .

Halo, I’m Shellie the Turtle. When you are going on your holidays, a great way to save space in your luggage and to keep your clothes from creasing is to roll them. To do this, you fold your clothes in half and then roll them up. You will fit a lot more in your bag and won’t even have to use an iron when you get to your destination. Happy holidays where you are,

Baa… Halo! This is Billy the Goat with today’s nutrition tip about the health benefits of eating soy sprouts. Soy sprouts are packed with nutrients. Many people who are allergic to soy beans can often tolerate soy in its sprouted form. Sprouts can be used in salads, stir fries, and soups.

Halo, I’m M’Caw the Parrot with today’s gardening tip. When planting with terracotta pots, you can use old supermarket carrier bags to line the inside of the pot. This will reduce the amount of water that naturally evaporates through the porous clay, cutting down on the amount of water you use. It also keeps your plants evenly watered. Remember to prick a few holes in the bottom of the bags for drainage.