(Images courtesy of FlamingoToes.com)OttLite Ambassador Beverly McCollough is sharing a meaningful and creative way to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and friends. Here’s Bev:I try to keep our Thanksgiving table setup pretty simple. I have to cook and since the table will full of yummy food, it’s easier to keep things from getting too crowded on the table. One way to dress up the table is with cloth napkins so to help celebrate the season and keep gratitude top of mind for all of us, I
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Nutritionist and wellness expert Carissa Bealert, RDN talked to NBC's Daytime host Cyndi Edwards about how to be healthy and feel fabulous this fall. She highlighted the OttLite Wellness Series as an important part of overall wellness because the OttLite Wellness Series reduces eyestrain by 51%. That is incredibly helpful to the 75% of people who experience eyestrain daily. Check out our microsite to learn more about this new technology.
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Looking for a fun craft to tackle for the upcoming Fall months? OttLite Ambassador Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka Crafty Chica, has a simple DIY craft to turn your ordinary candles into Washi Tape Happiness Candles! Here's Kathy: I became addicted to washi tape and started gathering rolls and rolls in my studio. I especially love the ones with wonderful, uplifting affirmations. After a while I started thinking that if I really love the meanings of the phrases, I should be sharing and showing them off!
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Check out OttLite CEO John Sheppard launch the OttLite Wellness Series with Extra host Mario Lopez. The OttLite Wellness Series is a game changer for anyone who suffers from eye strain. Our patent-pending LED is proven to reduce eyestrain by up to 51%. Now that's something to roll out the red carpet for!
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With summer in full swing and back-to-school approaching, a laundry bag is a must have in some households. It’s easy to make a DIY laundry bag and create a one-of-a-kind item just for your camper or college student. Materials Canvas Laundry Bag (I used the medium sized one) Fabric Spray Paint Stencil Multi-Purpose Adhesive Paint Tape InstructionsTake your stencil and lay it out where you’d like on your laundry bag. We used a Statue of Liberty stencil from our OttLite Ambassador
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After a recent family vacation, I had lots of pictures from our trip and was wondering what I could do with them besides just put them in frames. I searched around a little and found a great, inexpensive craft – a Mod Podge photo transfer tote bag!Materials Canvas Bag Digital File of Photo Printer Mod Podge Photo Transfer Foam Brushes Scissors Mod Podge Satin (optional) InstructionsTake the digital file you have of your photo and print it out on your home printer. If you
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(Images courtesy of Katieobrien.co)Katie O'Brien Denton is an artist, designer and calligrapher who is passionate about all types of art. Learn more about how Katie got into calligraphy, how music and nature inspire her and how her OttLite lamps help her get creative. How long have you been an artist? I was always doodling as a kid. Every time we went places I’d be constantly be asking my mom for a pen and paper out of her purse. When I’d go to my grandma’s she would give me ideas of things to
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Glass etching is an art form that removes small pieces of glass and gives the impression left the look of frosted glass. It's a great way to put a logo or design on a glass to help set it apart. You can even etch a mirror to help spice up your home decor. MaterialsDrinking glassesStencils Etching CreamFoam BrushesRubbing Alcohol InstructionsClean the area of the drinking glass that you’re putting the stencil on with rubbing alcohol. Let dry. Apply your stencil to the glass and then use a
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(Images courtesy of Sewrella.com)Ashleigh Kiser taught herself how to crochet through YouTube videos after deciding she needed a creative hobby to help her deal with health issues. Once her son was born she decided that having a blog to share her love of crochet would be a good outlet. Learn more about Ashleigh, how crocheting is therapeutic for her and how her OttLite lamps help shine a light on her latest projects.How long have you been crocheting? I started crocheting about 2 ½ years ago
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Pallet painting parties are a fun way to spend time with friends and make some DIY home decorations. Some of us from the OttLite team had our own pallet party and wanted to show you how simple it is. MaterialsPalletBase paint for pallet Paint for lettering Vinyl or laminate for a stencil Painting spongePaintbrush or foam brush Painters tape (optional) Mod Podge (optional) InstructionsPick a pallet that you’d like to use and stain it to create a base for your sign. Let the base dry. Decide
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