Do you know that dark colors have the tendency to absorb light? Therefore, if you paint your walls a light color, you will use less energy from light bulbs to get the same effect. So, go light, go bright! That’s our tip for the day.

. I’m Cock-a-Doodle-Dandy the Rooster from the friendly farmyard. We have so many delicious fruits and vegetables that we grow out here on the farm, which are a really good source of anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants keep you healthy and free from many ailments, and a diet rich in plant fiber is also very good for you. .

. I’m Uncle Oinkster the Pig, and today’s tip is about helping your plants grow beautifully. Coffee grounds can act as a slow releasing fertilizer for some plants. They’re beneficial for plants that like acidic earth, like roses and columbine. Coffee grounds have other nutrients such as iron, and the caffeine can encourage the spreading of plant roots. Apply them fresh and in a thin layer once a year would be sufficient. .

. Flipy the Penguin: Flipo loves baking homemade vegan cakes, and I love eating them. Tell them, Flipo, what you do to stop your cake from splitting when you take it from the oven? Flipo the Penguin. Sure Flipy. Well what I do is I take a damp cloth and place it over the cake; I leave it there for around 10 seconds. When you remove it, you will see the cake is all one piece and just waiting to be enjoyed! Flipo the Penguin: .

Hi, I’m Lamberta the Sheep, and today’s tip has to do with traveling. When you are traveling long distances with your children, a great way to keep them occupied is sun visors that they can draw on. These come with suction caps, dry wipe pens, sponge eraser, and sample drawings. This is a fun way for them to pass the time during long journeys.

Here today is a tip for those of us who sit at a desk for long periods of time. These exercises are simple and quick to do. Sit upright with a straight back; put your right hand on the top of your computer monitor (or a pile of books if you don’t work with a computer). Raise your left arm straight above your head, gently stretch your left arm backwards as far as it is comfortable, hold for three seconds. Then switch arms and repeat..

. Instead of going out and buying expensive tools, especially tools you may need to use only occasionally, how about getting together with your neighbors and start a Tool Sharing Club? You might want to find out first what tools are available, what tools people may need, and decide where tools will be stored. Coming together with your neighbors and organizing lending arrangements can be fun. Sharing makes better use of resources and saves unnecessary expense.

Halo everyone, I am Clucky the Chicken with an energy saving tip from the farmyard kitchen. Stacking cooking saucepans are a great way to save energy. You can cook several different items at the same time using only one single ring burner; what a great way to save energy!

Halo I’m Rufie the Dog, with a gardening tip today. Did you know that you can brighten up your salads with edible flowers? The most popular varieties are nasturtium, calendula, pansies, impatients, and petunia. Arrange the fresh blooms and petals onto salads. You can also use them to decorate vegan cakes

. I’m Skippy the Rabbit. If you have tiny bugs on your flowers and want to disinvite them in a harmless way, you can make a non-toxic spray by mixing 2 drops of liquid dishwashing soap in 1 cup of water. Spray the entire plant thoroughly. Remember the best defense for any pest is nutrient rich, living soil, and adequate light and water. Happy gardening, .

Millet is a grain whose cultivation can be traced back over 6,500 years. It is packed with protein and vitamin Bs for healthy metabolism. Millet is ideal for those who are allergic to wheat and gluten.  It makes a tasty, light breakfast cereal, and works well in vegetable loaves. I hope you enjoy this nutritious grain in your diet, .

If you are traveling and need some nutritious snacks, then a sprouting bag might be a great idea. Sprouted foods have many times the nutritional value of dried foods. Just fill the sprouting bag with lentils, nuts, seeds, whatever you like. Twice a day, soak it in water and hang it up. Soon, in a few days, you will have foods rich in enzymes that will sustain you on your travels.

I am M’Caw the Parrot with a tip for you. Using a slow cooker not only maintains the flavor of your food, but it also uses just little more electricity than a light bulb. That’s one way we can save energy.

Halo there, I’m Lionardo the Lion with some interesting information for you. Did you know that there are vegan cat foods that have all the nutrients a cat needs? Also, you can just sprinkle a little brewer’s yeast specially formulated for cats, and your cat will be purring for more. It’s delicious and nutritious! Well, that’s our tip for today; worldwide weather is coming up.

. If you want to grow your own organic veggies, simply dig a hole in your garden in the winter, collect your kitchen waste in a bucket every day and then put it in the hole in the garden. Cover the scraps with a thin layer of soil, repeating until the hole is full. Then dig another hole and start again, until you cover the whole garden. If you do this throughout the winter, when the spring comes and it’s time to plant your seeds, you will have a beautiful healthy organic garden. Have fun in your garden,