An update?!?!?!

I am VERY bad at updating this blog!

For the MOST up-to-date info and images of my Jams, check out my Instagram page! I'll try to update this blog more regularly... I'll try.... :)

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Here's a sampling of some of my Jam posts:

DrChopSuey Jams about Cyber Monday Deals!!

Another post so soon?!  

Well that's because we are having a super Cyber Monday sale and I'm actually in love with at least 2 of the exclusive wraps. So I had to show you all. :) 

Here's a great infographic of all the deals and specials: 

And a close up of those Cyber Monday Exclusives!

Lavender Garden is a Matte
Lavender Plaid is a Luster
Cyber Spin is a Clear

• Siren Lacquer Your nails will definitely be setting off some alarms with this magenta sparkle lacquer.

• Intergalactic Blue Gel Did you love our Cosmic Blue lacquer? Well this is practically the same thing only in gel!

• FREE Exclusive Bracelet on orders over $75 after coupons and all other discounts are applied, but before tax is added.

AND don't forget about the FREE Exclusive Sparkle Wrap, Pink Pizzazz, with purchase of a Standard or Deluxe Holiday Gift Set

I told you... SO much stuff!!

Happy Cyber Monday!

November Exclusives

Hey! Wow --- been a little absent huh? If you are on my DrChopSuey Jams Facebook page, or on my VIP page, you know I've been away for a work trip combined with some personal leave time. (While I'm on it... if you are NOT on these pages... sign up! That's where you get all the most up-to-date info as well as specials and freebies!). Anywho... here's a QUICK run down of the November specials. 

Sister Style
This month Sister Style goes timeless with a gold-on-white design called 'Cloud Nine' which is perfectly suited for any holiday affair. 

Color Pop
The November Color Pop is called Bordeaux, a glamorous, yet strikingly shimmering, is all you've ever wanted in a holiday hue.

Please note that Color Pop exclusives are only available while supplies last (I'm ordering mine TODAY!). And the Bordeaux Gel Enamel must be used with Jamberry TruShine LED Curing Lamp, Base Coat, and Top Coat. I loooove this deep, dark, sparkly red. My only issue is deciding if I want one or two bottles!!

November Hostess Exclusive
This month's Hostess Exclusive is a very sweet looking turquoise wrap - very pretty and feminine. Want this wrap for free? Send me a message and we can set you up for an in-person or online party and we can try to get you a qualifying party so you can get that baby for free and additional products for free or discounted prices!! 

Order December StyleBox!
StyleBox by Jamberry is changing... and it's getting better! 

Now you can choose 2 wraps from any of the 6 exclusives... so you can mix and match between Classic, Trendy or Feminine. 

You can add up to 8 wraps from a pre-selected list (including the other exclusives for that month). Free Shipping and B3G1 offer applies!!

You can also add 2 gels or lacquers from the pre-selected list. And that's STILL with free shipping. 

And you have an unlimited number of skip months! 

Just make sure you make your configuration (or skip) for you box before the 25th of each month. 

Check out the December selections... I'm actually configuring my box to include all 6 of the exclusives! :)  But check out the December StyleBox bonus... you get a necklace!! 

Let me know if you have any questions about the new StyleBox! 

Climbing Jams: Post 4 - Focused on Nail Care

Climbers are OBSESSED with their hands and nails. OBSESSED. Nothing destroys a climbing session like having an in-grown toe nail, split nail, or a huge ripped open flapper. This is the third (Climbing Proof, Nail Protection) of a series of posts on Climbing Jams!

As I mentioned in the last Climbing Jams post, I've found that in addition to the nice Jamicure, I find that the Jams actually provide a number of additional benefits. In addition to a bit of nail protection, and reminder to keep my nails short, my Jamicures keep me focused on nail care.

(Not related to climbing but...) A question I often get asked is, "Do Jamberry nail wraps damage your nails?" I can say that since I've started using Jamberry nail wraps my nails have been healthy, strong and happy! Here are a couple images of my naked nails after months of Jam wears:

You can see a little bit of my thumb nail has been peeled away near the top. 

Other than my thumbs, all nails are healthy and thriving!

Since I've started wearing Jamberry nail wraps, I've been even more focused on nail care! I have super sweaty hands (TMI, sorry) so I use a LOT of chalk when I climb. Even so, we climbers are pretty prone to dry and cracked skin around our finger nails just because of the chalk and rough conditions from climbing. With my Jams I find that if I make the effort to use my Jamberry Cuticle Oil morning and night I have much nicer nails, cuticles and nailbeds. Which has done WONDERS on my hands just overall. The worst is missing or suffering through a climbing sesh due to a hangnail or deep crack near the nailbed. OUCH! These dang Jamicures have really made me more aware of keeping my (now pretty!) climbing hands in check!

Jamberry Cuticle Oil pen (they also have it in a bottle)

The Jamberry cuticle oil comes in the form of a pen or bottle (linked above in the pic). Both are easy to use, the pen, you just click the end until the product saturates the brush tip, then you just swipe it around your cuticles. I tend to rub it in a bit thereafter. Or with the bottle you just open and swipe around your cuticles - easy peasy! It smells nice (a light sweet scent) and rubs in easily. Have I mentioned I love this stuff? 

Easy to apply - which means I have NO EXCUSES, nice cuticles and nails is easy with this stuff!

I hope you've found this post helpful. Let me know if you have any questions about nail care (in regards to climbing or not), or any of the Jam products. I'm here to help! 

Climbing Jams: Post 3 - Filing Keeps Me Climbing!

This is the third installment of a series of posts on Climbing Jams! The first post provided anecdotal proof of my success with Jamberry Nail Wraps. In the last Climbing Jams post, I've found that in addition to the nice Jamicure, I find that the Jams actually provide a number of additional benefits. Last time I discussed how the Jamberry nail wraps actually provide a bit of protection. Today I'll explain my little Jamicure and climbing secret! 

Super McShort Short!

We've all heard or seen someone with nails a bit too long and  there is that scraping sound on the plastic or rock holds. Ehhhh! So close to the sound of nails on the chalkboard. With my Jams I find that if I take 5 minutes or so after a climb (that night or the next day) to run a quick glass (smooth) file along the edge, this gets rid of any rough spots on my nails/Jams and keeps my nails short for my climbs. 

Jamberry Glass Nail Files - Keeps it Smooth :) 

This regular maintenance not only keeps my hands and nails in check from climbing, but also keeps my Jams looking GREAT for up to two weeks (even with multiple climbs)! People always ask how I can Rock my Jams for so long and this is my secret - I use a smooth file on my nails every couple of days -- usually after a climb or lifting session. 

You don't want your nails scraping and prohibiting you from grabbing that hand hold!

A neat little bonus I've found since I've started wearing Jams is that they actually help to prohibit over wearing down of my nails. When you do multi-day climbs, sometimes you get to the point where your nails wear down to the fleshy underneath; this will affect the ability to pull on fingerholds, pockets, slots, etc. as the fingers are just too tender. Then you have to cut back on what you are doing, and boo who wants to do that!? I find that since I've started wearing Jamberry nail wraps, I do keep 'em short, but the filing and checking, and the wraps themselves, help protect my nails from getting too worn out from climbing. Which is great because it just means I can get even more climbing in!

Next time I'll tell you a little more about my overall nail and hand care. But the regular smooth filing is def a huge benefit to my climbing and to my ability to Rock my Jams for so long. 

Until next time... Climb and Jam On!

DrChopSuey Jams Weekly Wrap Up

You know how I do it... here's a wrap up of the week in DrChopSuey Jams-land! 

DrChopSuey Jams VIP Mystery Party
The big news of this past week was the completion of my VIP Mystery Party. We spent the past 3 weeks having fun on FB - scavenger hunts, I Spy, Jamicure nailfies, internet memes and so much more! The VIPs earned points by participating in games, asking questions, any Jam purchases.... and these points turned into entries for prizes! The grand prize was the Hostess Rewards from the party. What's that? Well that is when someone was randomly chosen to WIN ALL of the Hostess Rewards generated from the party! Our party hit $545!

The chart below shows the Hostess Rewards at the different levels... Check out what our lucky VIP won at the 500 level! 100 product credits, 5 half-off items, September-October-AND-November Hostess Exclusive wraps, 4 months of free shipping AND 30% off the rest of her order!

8 other VIPs also received prizes because I love giving things away to my VIPs. :)  Want to join the DrChopSuey Jams VIP group to have chances to win freebies and goodies in the future? Make sure you ping me to find out how to become a VIP (it's actually pretty easy... I just add you to the FB group!). Want a chance to party with your own friends and earn these rewards for yourself? Ping me and we can get a party going for you at anytime! 

Stylebox Delivery!
Stylebox by Jamberry is our monthly subscription box. You can take the style quiz to find out your preferred style - Trendy, Feminine or Classic. But don't worry, you can change your style each month! It's really fun because you can get these exclusive wraps each month (yep, these are ONLY available via StyleBox) and of course Jamberry occasionally adds additional goodies to boxes! Well I finally signed up and I couldn't wait to get my first Stylebox. Earlier in the week I saw a TON of people posting September StyleBox pics on Instagram... I was starting to feel left out! September was tough to decide because I really loved all three choices: 

September 2016 Stylebox options

 Which did I get? I actually went LIVE on the DrChopSuey Jams VIP Facebook group to open and share my Stylebox! 

FB Go LIVE reveal of my September Stylebox!

So which did I get... It was a tough decision but I got: 

FEMININE!!!

I love the motivational card!

What can be better that these three beauties.... OCTOBER Stylebox! Sweaters, boots, football, and pumpkin spiced everything! As the air becomes crisp and the leaves start to fall, we can’t help but appreciate the little pleasures that come with a new season. This month’s “Fall Essentials” StyleBox is all about bringing you new go-with-everything basics so your nails can be as ready for the new season.  Take a look at these fall-themed wraps: 

October 2016 Stylebox options - Sign-up by October 15th!

If you are interested in subscribing to Stylebox and want October be sure to signup BEFORE October 15th! If you have any questions just ping me! 

Jams I'm Rockin' 
This week I'm rockin' my first Jamicure of the new catalog wraps - Here I have Vertical Garden paired with Tungsten Sparkle, and of course topped with TruShine gel. Isn't it sooo sweet?!?! 

Vertical Garden, Tungsten Sparkle, TruShine Top Coat

About mid-way through the week I ended up picking off the thumb wraps (I KNOW, I tell you not to because you will ruin your nails by ripping the top layer off... not good). But it was a nervous tick I did this week. Anyways... my Jamicure was still going strong through the weekend so I ended up just slicking on some TruShine Pink Fizz (the August Color Pop exclusive gel) and I'm loving the two accent nails!

Pink Fizz - The August Color Pop Gel!

CONGRATULATIONS KRISTI!!

And last but not least I have to send a HUGE welcome hug out to Kristi who joined my team! She has been a long-time friend (we go back to cheerleading days in Middle School!). Kristi is a wonderful mom, sister and friend to many - she has a huge heart and I am beyond thrilled to work along-side her in her new Jam adventure. Congrats and so looking forward to jammin' with you Kristi!!

Welcome Kristi!!

2 Week Wrap Up!

It has been a busy time in DrChopSuey Jam-land. Here's a rundown of the past 2 weeks! 

New STUFF! 
The previous week I wrote a blog post on the September Exclusives. These are the exclusive wraps that are only available for this month. Make sure you check out these specials because when the calendar turns into October, these babies are GONE! More info for the September Exclusives are on the blog post! 

Sister Style for September!

September Hostess Exclusive Wrap!

Now... we have a LOT of new stuff! A LOT! I'm just going to list everything here: 

How To Cook That x Jamberry
It's exciting to see that Jamberry and YouTube sensation An Reardon (How to Cook That) have come out with new wraps! These are available for a limited time and really you need to check these out. They are SUPER sweet. Apparently Ann will be wearing some of the designs on her upcoming shows so be sure to check it out! 

NFL Collection by Jamberry
OMFG! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  No comments... just adding the Patriots wraps in bulk to my cart. 

All teams are represented so if you happen to like another team... those wraps are there as well. 

Oh and just to throw (pun sorta intended there), these NLF Collection by Jamberry wraps would look great paired with one of my favorite wraps, Footballs on Clear! 

2016 Seasonal Collection
They are FINALLY here! And for ease in searching and browsing, these are the different categories of Seasonal Wraps. 

Autumn
Calming, warm hues, pretty leaves, cute foxes, pie.... Yeah. You might find that you like the Autumn Collection as much as I do!

Halloween
Who doesn't love a little cuteness to go with the scary holiday?! AND... be sure to check out those wraps that GLOW IN THE FREAKIN DARK!?!?!?! 

Winter
You all know how much I love winter. I might have to wear some of these all winter long. I'm in LOVE with Silver Frost, Snow Days, Snow Bound (you seeing a theme here?). Yeah. I love snow and I have a cart full of snow wraps. :) 

Holiday
The holiday wraps are def cute and fun. But if you are a knitter... CHECK OUT THE Christmas Socks wraps! Yep... they are in my cart! 

#TellYourStory

Breast cancer knows no bounds - We all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each of the five wraps from the #TellYourStory collection will be donated to the American Cancer Society (and a similar organization in Canada and Australia). These organizations to help fight breast cancer through research and prevention.

Sharing stories about the treatment and survivor path can offer hope and support to others - #TellYourStory!

Two Tip Tuesdays
That's right - I don't do a Weekly  Wrap up and I happen to have 2 Tip Tuesdays! The first post discussed how I am lazy and skip parts of the nail prep process. Want to know more about those steps that I skip? Check out the Quick and DirTay Version here! 

Nail Prep is key --- learn how to do it a little more quickly!

The other Tip Tuesday post was also a good reminder for myself. The different types of wraps (matte, sparkle, satin, etc) have different suggested heating times. This would have been good for me to keep in mind several weeks ago when I used Trippin' and basically heated them up too long! The graphic below shows the recommended heating times for the different types of wraps and you can read more about it here. If you have a question about heating times or application process, please feel free to ping me! 

Wrap Heating Times are Important to Know!

Jams I'm Rockin' 
Did you know you can rock your college spirit with Jams? We have many university and sorority premium wraps so you can show your pride for your team and sisterhood! While these are NOT part of the B3G1 deal, they are really nice for showing my love for my Ducks. And as you can see, for the first University of Oregon football game of the season, you KNOW I had to rock my Ducks and Footballs on clear wraps! 

University of Oregon and Oregon Ducks! Yaaaaassss!

Jammin' Climbin' Ducks!

Then this past week I decided to rock some new wraps from the new catalog. These Vertical Garden wraps are very sweet. Maybe a little floral for me so I toned down the girly-girl with the Tungsten Sparkle wraps. I do love that you can totally change the look and feel of a Jamicure by mixing and matching different wraps, gel and lacquers! Initially was scared of doing that but (clearly) I've jumped full on into mixed Jamicures! :) 

First new catalog wraps Jamicure! Here I'm wearing Vertical Garden and Tungsten Sparkle

My Why
Last but not least - I am so incredibly happy to say that because of your support I was able to send a donation of $450 to the NIH Children's Inn! That's so far a total of $550 to help the children and families going through pediatric clinical trials at the NIH. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I appreciate YOU so much for letting me donate to this incredible charity organization.