To use it as a portable light source you simply unplug it from the wall and clip the included clip on to the prongs of the plug and ta-dah! You have a portable light source, that is a soft white light. You can really wow the kiddos when the lights go out too! Unscrew the bulb from the base and hold the base of the bulb in your hand! ;)
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