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.
MANDATORY ENTRY: Check out JCPenney’s website and share what items you’d like to rock at a holiday party! Just leave the links to your dream outfit in a comment. Please leave all extra entries in a separate comment; multiple entries in a single comment will not be counted separately.
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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.
Eugenie says
tweet: http://twitter.com/wizardewu/status/14935419229569024
pinksade says
I would love to wear this: http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=18c6b78&deptid=70656&dep=WOMEN&catid=80209&pcat=WOMEN&cat=shop+by+body+type&CatSel=4294936793%7csmall+bust&pcatid=70656&Ne=4294957900+29+3+23+1023+1031+5+585+18+904+833+949&SO=0&N=4294936793&cattyp=FEA&Nao=0&PSO=0&cmAMS_T=XGN5&cmAMS_C=MERCH&cmAMS_Z=XGN5TOPOFRESULTS&CmCatId=70656|80145|80209
pinksade says
I’m a Fan JCPenney on Facebook – Pinky Sade
pinksade says
I’m a Fan JCPenney Teen on Facebook – Pinky Sade
pinksade says
I Follow JCPenney on Twitter – @pinksade
pinksade says
I Follow @FashionableGal on Twitter – @pinksade
pinksade says
I Follow The Fashioable Gal on Facebook – Pinky Sade
Kimberly says
This is what I would wear:
http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=193643c&deptid=70656&dep=WOMEN&catid=80209&pcat=WOMEN&cat=shop+by+body+type&CatSel=4294936796%7chourglass&pcatid=70656&Ne=4294957900+29+3+23+1023+1031+5+585+18+904+833+949&pagesize=1&SO=0&N=4294936796&cattyp=FEA&Nao=0&PSO=0&cmAMS_T=XGN5&cmAMS_C=MERCH&cmAMS_Z=XGN5TOPOFRESULTS&CmCatId=70656|80145|80209
Kimberly says
Follow JCP on Facebook
Kimberly says
Like JCP Teen on Faceboom
Kimberly says
Follow JCP on twitter (@kcoud33)
Kimberly says
Follow you on twitter (@kcoud33)
Kimberly says
Like you on Facebook
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Newsletter subscriber
Kimberly says
Tweeted: http://mobile.twitter.com/kcoud33/status/15038998414106624
Kfloveinme says
I tweeted @mskenyaf
http://twitter.com/MsKenyaF/status/15048547904782336
tess says
http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=SIZ&ItemID=1a590ed&DeptID=70656&CatID=71638&SO=0&Ne=29+3+5+591+23+596+8+1031+966+18+904+833+949&shopperType=G&N=4294953669&Nao=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=70656|71638&mscssid=67d505b7434104ec1ad2e5158cdd8f305xMnVNoV5a3WxMnVNoV5a3o200B9574472AA400CBDCFD1000DA9F0135681034915
um- that links looks weird- i would love to wear the red zipper sweater to a holiday party.
tcogbill at live dot com
Janice says
12/15 tweet #1:
http://twitter.com/cappytweet/status/15064047124742147
tess says
i get your emails
tcogbill at live dot com
cristina says
first tweet of the day: http://twitter.com/#!/mumzymum/status/15149689070419968
thanks!
cristina
shine0914@Gmail.com
lise says
love to get the Scoop Back Sequin T-Shirt Dress.
lise says
I subscribe to your RSS feed.
Costana Hornbaker says
http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=SIZ&ItemID=18ee8c4&deptid=70656&dep=WOMEN&catid=71663&cat=Coats&SO=0&pcatid=70656&Ne=29+3+5+969+1031+1013+8+18+904+833+949&N=4294953658&cattyp=RLE&Nao=0&PSO=0&cmAMS_T=XGN3&cmAMS_C=MERCHA&cmAMS_Z=XGN3TOPOFRESULTS&CmCatId=homepage|71663 so CUTE
Costana Hornbaker says
Fan JCPenney on Facebook
Costana Hornbaker says
Fan JCPenney Teen on Facebook
Costana Hornbaker says
Follow JCPenney on Twitter @costana78
Costana Hornbaker says
Follow @FashionableGal on Twitter
Costana Hornbaker says
Follow @FashionableGal on Twitter @costana78
Costana Hornbaker says
https://twitter.com/#!/Costana78/status/15186476249653248
AmyK says
http://twitter.com/AKauz/status/15208819311255552
Donna B. says
http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/15217989192257537
Janice says
12/15 tweet #2:
http://twitter.com/cappytweet/status/15230469339615232
cristina says
2nd tweet http://twitter.com/#!/mumzymum/status/15232180900864000
thanks!
cristina
shine0914@gmail.com
abitnerdy says
Tweet Tweet: <3 http://twitter.com/abitnerdy/status/15234464112189440
abitnerdy says
tweetaroo http://twitter.com/abitnerdy/status/15234475784933376 #2! <3
Kfloveinme says
i tweeted again!
http://twitter.com/MsKenyaF/status/15234552330985472
Barbara M says
I’d rock with this – east5th Embellished Neck Ponte Dress-Black!
east5th® Embellished Neck Ponte Dress-Black
http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=SIZ&ItemID=194930e&DeptID=70656&CatID=80145&SO=0&x5view=1&Ne=29+3+4294957900+1031+585+596+8+18+904+833+949&shopperType=G&N=4294936942+473&Nao=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=70656|80145&mscssid=6bd0b3ae2d54a459e931330c6fe1af6aaxMnVNoV5aGWxMnVNoV5aGo200BC8FF5E0AA73CB4CE127004F758F9A2A21035002
Thank you.
barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com
Barbara M says
Fanned JCPenney on Facebook (Barbara Montag)
barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com
Barbara M says
Fanned JCPenney Teen on Facebook (Barbara Montag)
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Barbara M says
Follow JCPenney on Twitter @JalapenoMama
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Barbara M says
Follow @FashionableGal on Twitter @JalapenoMama
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Barbara M says
Like you on Facebook (Barbara Montag)
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Barbara M says
Daily tweet #1
http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/15242210488352768
barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com
Barbara M says
Daily tweet #2
http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/15242490701418496
barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com
Mari says
http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/15259934362959873
12-15
Mari says
http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/15268173657939968
12-15
Henley says
tweet http://twitter.com/henhenmac/status/15278758269296640
Henley says
tweet http://twitter.com/henhenmac/status/15278740292509697
pinksade says
Tweeted giveaway today at http://twitter.com/pinksade/status/15311719031119872
Donna B. says
http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/15390447648120832