As much as I love shopping online, nothing can quite replace the fun of heading into a department store, ready to do battle with your holiday shopping list. JCPenney generously provided me with a gift card to shop for a holiday party outfit or a few holiday treats for loved ones.
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is shopping for children in need. The mall near my home has a large Christmas tree with tags on it. Each tag is for a different child, and includes their age, gender, and their holiday needs & wants. I usually do a girl and a boy, but this year the boys all listed things like iPods and laptops, which were way beyond my price range. Instead, I picked two girls – eleven and twelve years old. Both wanted the usual stuff – clothing, jewelry, makeup. I was so thankful to have their sizes on the card, since I have no idea what the average 11 & 12 year old fits into.
JCPenney had such a great selection in both the children & teen departments (one girl was wearing clothes from each), and I was so relieved to find a general lack of “mini-prostitute” apparel, which seems rampant in most stores. For $140 (including the gift card JCPenney supplied), I was able to get both girls 5 shirts, a sweatshirt, a pair of jeans, lounge pants, and several sets of jewelry. Yes, you read that right – about 20 items for under $200!!!
I felt great getting to bring two big bags of gifts back to customer service for those little girls. I was also genuinely amazed at the great deals. The staff at JCPenney was incredibly patient and helpful, and even pulled out some extra coupons when they heard what I was doing. It was great to feel like the store was a big community helping me. Customer service tends to be particularly lacking around the holidays – and while it’s understandable, I appreciate the extra effort the employees at JCPenney put in!
JCPenney has extended their holiday generosity to you ladies as well. One lucky gal is going to win a $100 gift card of her own! This contest will run through December 21st, 11:59 PM EST – US residents only please.
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Good luck, ladies!
The above-mentioned gift card has been provided to me from JCPenney for the purpose of a reader giveaway. The opinions expressed here are my own. JCPenney is not a sponsor of the giveaway.
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Jones Wear® Jewel Neck Satin Dress .http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=19b0cdb&DeptID=70656&CatID=80145&SO=0&Ne=29+3+4294957900+1031+585+596+8+18+904+833+949&shopperType=G&N=4294936942&Nao=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=70656|80145&mscssid=68a892070855c4bd6b364fef5f3b351c1xMnVNoV5a3WxMnVNoV5a3o200B99742BE1485BD3CA6D4A173F8884AB651034901 looks great to rock in the party.
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I would loooove to rock the Bisou Bisou® One Shoulder Dress w/Rhinestone Cuff to a holiday. Its soo pretty & not to mention I’ve been wanting a one shoulder dres for awhile.
http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=19e121d&deptid=70656&dep=WOMEN&catid=80145&pcat=WOMEN&cat=Dresses&CatSel=4294936938%7cevening+%2b+cocktail&pcatid=70656&Ne=29+3+4294957900+1031+585+596+8+18+904+833+949&SO=0&N=4294936938&cattyp=RLE&Nao=0&PSO=0&cmAMS_T=XGN5&cmAMS_C=MERCH&cmAMS_Z=XGN5TOPOFRESULTS&CmCatId=70656|80145
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I would love to wear this dress!
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Dream Outfit: http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=19d6a10&deptid=70656&dep=WOMEN&catid=80145&pcat=WOMEN&cat=Dresses&CatSel=4294936938%7cevening+%2b+cocktail&pcatid=70656&Ne=29+3+4294957900+1031+585+596+8+18+904+833+949&SO=0&N=4294936938&cattyp=RLE&Nao=0&PSO=0&cmAMS_T=XGN5&cmAMS_C=MERCH&cmAMS_Z=XGN5TOPOFRESULTS&CmCatId=70656|80145
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I absolutely adore the MNG by Mango line at JCpenny i want to own the entire line: I think I’d rock this dress http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1a50c54&DeptID=78029&CatID=78293&SO=0&x5view=1&Ne=3+1031+5+585+596+18+904+949&shopperType=G&N=4294939045&Nao=21&PSO=0&CmCatId=78029|78293 at a Holiday party on Saturday!
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Eugenie says
I would rock a party in this Cap Sleeve Dress w/ Mandarin Collar
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