New Savings Calculator Shows Big Savings!

Take a look around your house. How many bulbs do you have plugged into lamps, overhead lights, fans, vanities and more?

The national average is a whopping 37.5 bulbs!

Now, guess how much money PER YEAR you can save by switching these lights from incandescent bulbs to OttLite lighting? Based on the national average, the answer is … $356.53 per year. That’s quite a chunk of change! Plus, OttLite screw in bulbs (aka Edison based bulbs) are rated to last up to 8,000 hours.

Want to see how much you can save? Just click here and put in the number of bulbs in your home with the wattages and the average number of hours you have them on a day. The results might surprise you! By switching my bulbs out, the calculator totaled my savings at over $330 a year. Share your savings amount with us by posting a comment below.

4 Tips for Finding Harmony with Your Space

Happy New Year! All this talk of organization and improving your space inspired me to go project crazy over the long holiday weekend. Here are 4 fun and fast projects that are making my life easier and my space more enjoyable!

1) TV Cabinet Transformation – After years of squinting to see a widescreen movie on our old TV, we bought a flat screen (what a difference!!). The big question is: What to do with the TV cabinet/armoire? I took a tip from Redbook, and transformed it into a bar. By simply adding a new piece of stained plywood to the back, a mirror and some stemware holders, we now have a sophisticated bar for entertaining.

2) Vanity Bulb Beautification! – This organization update will save me over $100 in energy costs. PLUS – I can now see everything in its true color! I replaced my old bulbs with OttLite Vanity Bulbs. This quick fix has brightened up my space and is great for putting on make up and matching clothes (think black vs. blue socks!).

3) Hall Closet Cubbies – My kids' school has it right – everything has a home, and every little person has a cubbie! I got this tip from the Today Show. I used a hanging closet sweater organizer and gave everyone their own slot. Now my purse finally has a home. The lower shelves are perfect for little kids to reach and put away their jackets.

4) Gallery Wall on the Level – I love my family photo gallery wall … but what I don’t love is how they get askew and look messy. This weekend, I bought some 3M double stick foam tape, applied a little to the bottom of each picture, broke out the level and shored everything up. What a difference!

New Year's Resolutions

Hope you had a wonderful holiday season! It's hard to believe that 2010 is only a few short days away. It's the time of year to reflect on the things that really matter in life and create your plan to really ENJOY LIFE!


Here's a look at New Year's resolutions from OttLite team members. Please share yours with us, too!

Resolution: To drop 20 lbs & remain smoke free.
Matt Lee
Marketing Team



Here are my resolutions : Lose weight, volunteer in associations, try to be less on the Internet.
Anne-Laure Joubaire
International Business



I think mine will be to energize my life! Get more done around the house faster, Get out more, go to the park with the kids instead of the movies, go for walks and bike ride instead of watching TV.
Gigi Lebron
Operations Manager


Be kinder to my tomorrow self! That means put the kids’ clothes out the night before, think about dinner a day ahead, order gifts early, etc.
Jessica Kremkau
Marketing Team

Best wishes for a wonderful 2010!!!

OttLite December Rock Star

Next on my list of things I have to see: one of Gary Richardson’s productions!

This month, our OttLite Rock Star is talented pastor, storyteller, and man-of-many-hats, Gary Richardson. He has been writing and performing theatrical stories for 12 years now. Since there’s no set and production is kept to a minimum, you wouldn’t consider these the normal, elaborate kinds of musicals you’ve seen before. Gary’s theatrical storytelling captivates you so that you generate your own vision. No one set or costume will ever be the same when you, the audience member, are the one creating it.

Gary believes that stories that are meant to be passed verbally, generation to generation, and he opens up a wonderful world of theatrical storytelling possibilities.

So let’s shine the spotlight on our inspiring OttLite Rock Star, Gary Richardson. His works truly seem like a treat for all ages!