Spotted this deal and wanted to share (full disclosure: I’m not getting paid for this, just sharing the good deal!):
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| Cute little wooden Nutcrackers! |
DollarTree – Nutcracker Ornaments, 2 for $1
You have to buy a case of 48 units (so 96 ornaments), but if anyone has lots of little ones, might make a good gift for a good price!
They are 5″ tall, which is a pretty decent size.
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In other news, yuck, I can’t believe I posted about Christmas ornaments in October. Shame on me!
After much deliberation, I decided to order an 8-foot portable double barre from the Ballet Barre Store. I liked that the barres were advertised as lightweight and easy to put together. I also was pleased to see they have a 30-day return policy — I would just have to foot the bill for any shipping it needed to be returned.
Both barres are adjustable, and the higher barre can go up to a height of 45 inches. Compared to similar style barres, the $135 price tag was fairly inexpensive. I did a bit of research on the company behind the barre, Vita Vibe. They also have a 5-year warranty on their products for full replacement or repair, which makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
After placing the order through their site using PayPal, I received the barre in about a week (but it was during the Christmas rush, so its possible your order would get to you sooner). The package was long a slim and barely fit in my station wagon! For those of you ordering longer barres, it might be wise to ship directly to your studio if possible.
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| An example of a homemade metal ballet barre |
I have been on a hunt for cheap but sturdy ballet barres to replace the adjustable single barre we've had at our studio for 20+ years. It no longer "adjusts" and just sits at the lowest setting.
After hours of research on the web, I am deciding whether it's worth my time and effort to build my own, buy a kit or just bite the bullet and pay the shipping for a pre-assembled barre. After the jump are my research findings – hopefully saving you some time!
If you have any suggestions about ballet barres – chime in with a comment!
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