I’m Uncle Oinkster the Pig with a cooking tip. For some reason, when cutting onions we tend to get all teary eyed. Next time when cutting onions, you may want to try this: Simply pour some salt on the cutting board next to the onions, and you will be tear-free.

I’m Mooyi the Cow. Today’s tip is an energy tip. Check with your local electric company to see if they offer a renewable energy option in your area. This helps promote the use of cleaner energy, which is better for the environment. Renewable energy options include wind energy, solar, hydro, and geothermal sources. That’s the tip of the day.

I’m Lamberta the Sheep with today’s health tip. Activate your health with exercise. Regular exercise will keep you physically fit; it also promotes well-being. Exercise strengthens the immune system, maintains joint mobility, and increases energy. So, why not give it a try? Thanks for joining us for the tip of the day.

Hi, I’m Bearnard the Bear and today’s tip is about keeping your family fit and healthy while enjoying your time together. Designate indoor and outdoor play areas where rolling, climbing, jumping, and tumbling are allowed, and buy toys or equipment that promote physical activity. Also, stay healthy with a vegetarian diet. Next is the weather from around the world.

I’m JennyPurrrr the Cat, bringing you today’s environmental tip. Many businesses value the opinion of their customers. So be sure the shop managers are aware that you would like them to stock eco-friendly and vegetarian products.

I’m Clucky the Chicken, bringing you today’s nutritional tip. Dark green leafy vegetables have more readily absorbed calcium than any dairy product. They also have vital nutrients such as chlorophyll, which cleanses the blood. One of the easiest ways to get the benefits of greens is with a delicious, green smoothie. Mix 2 cups of water with a large handful of greens and a banana or two, and blend away. You can also use different fruits, such as berries or mangoes. Experiment and enjoy! That’s the tip of the day.

I’m Rufie the Dog, pleased to be presenting you today’s gardening tip. Place a small oscillating fan next to developing seedlings for a few hours each day to let the seedlings gently sway in the breeze. This will strengthen the stalk of the seedlings, keeping the plant more compact, stronger and easier to plant. Ruf, ruf, and see you again soon.

For today’s household tip: did you know that a handful of dry laundry detergent scattered on garbage will help keep bugs and insects away? That’s the tip of the day from me, Skippy the Rabbit.

I’m Oinky the Piglet with an environmental tip to share with you. Have you ever considered buying biodegradable plastic bags for household use? They are easily available on the internet. The great thing about biodegradable bags is that they decompose easily and are much more environmentally friendly than the non-degradable polymer bags. That’s our tip for the day

Did you know that many oil-based paints contain volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that turn into gases? These gases can make us drowsy. So, by choosing a paint for your bedroom that’s low in VOCs, you’re more likely to wake up feeling alert. That’s our tip of the day

I’m Billy the Goat, bringing you another useful tip. Use the thick rubber bands that come wrapped around bunches of broccoli to store drill bits and screws on the side of a drill. Just wrap the rubber band around the body of the drill and snug the attachments under the band. Let’s now take a look at the weather forecast from around the world.

I’m M’Caw the Parrot, with today’s energy saving tip: the bicycle. The bicycle is one of the most empowering technologies ever invented. It combines fitness, recreation, transportation, and exploration. On a bicycle you can spend time with yourself or with loved ones, having fun either way. And bicycling is environmentally green! Many cities and towns are becoming bike-friendly with more bike lanes and parking spaces. So: Ride a bike (and, of course, wear your helmet)! That’s our green tip for the day.

Hallo, dear viewers. I’m Lionardo the Lion, bringing you the tip of the day, a nutrition tip: How to get adequate iron in your diet. Iron is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. In humans, iron is an essential component of proteins that are involved in oxygen transport. Iron helps to deliver oxygen to cells, resulting in alertness, good work performance, and increased immunity. To meet dietary iron needs, a diet can include wholegrain cereals, leafy green vegetables, figs, lentils and kidney beans, and some dried fruits.

I’m Herrrrman the Horse, presenting the tip of the day, a gardening tip that cures flopping plants. Some plants tend to fall open as the season progresses. This can make for an untidy garden. Bungee cords make a great support system for flopping plants. About halfway up the plant's stem, loosely wrap the cords and hook the ends together. Your plants will now look more beautiful. Here’s wishing you joyful gardening.

I’m Cock-a-Doodle Dandy the Rooster, your host for the tip of the day. Today, we have a household tip on freshening the laundry basket. Simply sprinkle some baking soda on the bottom of your basket, and there you go! It will keep your laundry basket fresh.