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Giving presents was a language of love in my family growing up. I was raised on heartfelt gifts and thoughtful surprises. The gifts were never about accumulating material possessions. Unwrapping a present from my grandparents, auntie or mom was the same as them telling me: I know you. I get you. I know what brings you joy. I know your favorite colors, the kind of style that makes your heart beat faster and the type of books that fill your soul. And when I was out shopping, I was thinking of you. I knew you would love this. And I love you. Flash forward many years, and the art of gift giving remains my love language today. When JCPenney challenged me to #GiftToast special friends in my life, I was more than up for the challenge. I’m lucky enough to have a community of really solid friends and family in my corner. They support me. They show up. They forgive me. They sacrifice. They teach me. They listen. They love my children. They laugh with me. And they cry with me. While I make an effort to let them know how important they are to me all year round, the holiday season is the perfect excuse to surprise them with a special gift to let them know they are on my mind and that I’m grateful for our relationships. When I went to JCPenney, I was on the hunt for several smaller gifts so I could curate gift sets I knew my friends would love. But I was shocked at how many name brands I recognized and how many awesome holiday gifts at a great price that I also put on my list. Check out a few of the goodies I put on my list:
An AMAZING collection of Star Wars goodies. My kids were in heaven at the selection of toys, clothes and bedding all-things-Star-Wars. But they also had a huge selection of really cute Star Wars stuff for adults–like cuff links for Dad, joggers for mom, and of course baseball tees with Yoda! I’m obsessed with both pairs of these Nike’s (black and leopard) and you better believe I emailed them to Ben for my Christmas list. And those black booties, so classic and such a great price! Also, how perfect is that black I Heart Ronson romper for holiday parties?! The black wool felt hat is classic for fall and winter (might just have to add that to my list too). Did you know you could find Essie and OPI nail polish at JCPenney? Because I didn’t! And I ended up finding the most perfect holiday gold OPI polish. Visit the salon in a JCPenney near year and you’ll find so many great beauty products! The KitchenAid Artisan Mixer comes in basically any color you can think of and it’s on sale for the holidays! And the All A Glow Brush Set is the perfect gift under $20 for anyone on your list. I picked out so many awesome gifts! And how about this amazing infinity scarves! I purchased these gift sets at their discounted holiday price and then I opened them up to curate my own gift sets. It was so much fun! These also make great gifts for teachers, co-workers or stocking stuffers.
Lip balm gift set, Buxom Don’t Miss A Beat Lip Polish Collection, Around the World Infinity Scarf 
And now, I challenge you to #GiftToast some of the important people in your life. Check out JCP.com for more awesome gift ideas. And scroll down for a chance to win $$$ to JCP. 
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Who would you like to #GiftToast this holiday season and why? Tell me in the comments for a chance to win a $100 JCPenney gift card
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Elena
I would like to gift my husband because he works hard to take care of us
Elena
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/675033005602271236
Julie Wood
I would like to #GiftToast my sister because she is a single parent and takes such good care of my niece and nephew. I am going to make her Christmas special this year!
Julie+Wood
tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/675039672117108738
Mami2jcn
My husband deserves it because he works really hard for us.
Mami2jcn
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/675100178488172544
Natalie
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/675110326468243456
Natalie
I would like to #GiftToast my mom because she is the most caring and hardworking person I know.
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming
i would love to #gifttoast my parents! they have been so incredibly supportive my whole life, but especially the last few years since i’ve been in medical school!
Jessie C.
I would like to #GiftToast to my husband this holiday season for his support for our family.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
Jessie+C.
tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/675159343302594564
Miranda M
I would like to #GiftToast my sister. She and her husband take wonderful care of me, my husband and our girls and while we all like to take care of them in return, showing her that I’ve thought of her in the way a gift shows would be perfect. For so long I knew that gifts meant more than just buying someone something and your explanation of I know you, I’ve thought of you with gifts is exactly what my heart thinks so thank you!
Erin
my husband! he works so hard for our family and is the most patient person i have ever met!
Erin
i tweeted!
https://twitter.com/erincyoung/status/675429393536180224
Kelly D
I would like to #GiftToast my mom because she is always there to listen to me.
Kelly+D
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/675446116792578048
Madeline
I’d like to #GiftToast our neighbor because he’s so kind and helpful, and he often brings over yummy homemade food for us to try.
Madeline
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/676038587486466048
Stephanie Phelps
I would love to #GiftToast my mom because she always there for me and she never fails to listen!
Hannah
I would love to #GiftToast my husband because he provides so well for our family.
kjasus
i’d like to #gifttoast my son’s teacher because of her tireless service
kjasus
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/676241425844068352
sarah r
i would #gifttoast my husband because he does so much for me and my girls.
LaTanya
I would #Gifttoast to my husband because he works so hard.
LaTanya
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/676865649449156608
Erika
Love this! I would want to pamper my mom, who never does anything for herself, and a friend who is going through a rough year.
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)dom
rachel
My friend Heather, who just had a baby and is experiencing all the trials and joys of motherhood for the first time!
OFG
https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/677701302097469441
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
OFG
My son’s teachers who make his preschool days so delightful!
Brianne F
I would like to #GiftToast my mom because she is so giving and selfless year round!
Laura J
Oh I would love to #GiftToast my mother! She retired, and now spends about 35 hours a week volunteering at the hospital. She really deserves it!
Laura J
I shared on twitter
https://twitter.com/ilovemybeagle22/status/678336047780986880
Jessica To
I would like to #GiftToast my son’s technology teacher for giving him confidence.
Anne
The one person I would love to #GiftToast is my spouse. He works so hard to keep us going, and I want him to know how much I appreciate him.
Anne
I shared your blog post and the JCPenney giveaway on Twitter:
https://mobile.twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/678446731227480068?p=p
Thank you!
Steven weber
I would love to gifttoast to my girlfriend — she is a very hard worker and deserves it.
Tina m
it would be my hubby. he works 50 hours a week to support our family and I want to make him happy.
Tina m
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/678772680770887681
Amy Tong
I want to #GiftToast to my parents. They’ve always taken great care of me and I want to thank them and give back. 🙂
amy [at] utry [dot] it
Amy Tong
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/679381083708776448
amy [at] utry [dot] it
Emily
I would #gifttoast my mom. She is always so quick to take care of everyone but herself. I would love to be able to send her shopping for herself.
ELIZABETH P
I would like to pamper my mom #gifttoast – what a great gift idea. truckredford(at)Gmail(dot)com
ELIZABETH P
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/679828941415133184
Gina M
I would love to gifttoast my husband for being such an incredible father and husband all year.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
Gina M
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/680042350534635520
Kristen
I’d like to #GiftToast a good friend, who often lets us stay over in her guest room when we visit….and we often cook dinner at her place when we’re there and I always notice how many things are lacking in her kitchen. I’d love to gift her some basic, nice kitchen utensils and dishes, etc.
Kristen
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/680126358773604352
Susan Smith
I would like to #GiftToast my husband because he works so hard for us.
Susan Smith
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/680139367612993537
LAMusing
My mom – because I am so grateful she is still with me for the holidays.
Norma
I would gift toast my daughter for all the love she shows me every day.
Thomas Murphy
i want to #GiftToast my mom because she is always there for me.
Thomas Murphy
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/680997472718733312
shelly peterson
I would #GiftToast to my Mom because she is so caring, kind and always there for me.
cshell090869 at aol dot com
shelly peterson
tweeted
https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/681070437472714752
cshell090869 at aol dot com
James Robert
I would like to #gifttoast to my kids Great Aunt who does so much for them like taking them to church on Sundays while I work and so much more
James Robert
https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/681072270861807616
Tabathia B
I would like to #Gifttoast to my aunt for hosting thanksgiving and christmas dinner at her home
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/681218849052749825
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Nidhi Chauhan
I want to #GiftToast to my sister-in-law. she is getting married in few months. she could really use JCPenny GC! Fingers crossed for the win! Thanks for the chance!
Nidhi Chauhan
tweeted with the fingers crossed!
https://twitter.com/ReviewsMall/status/681277781737652224
Michelina Shafer
My parents. They are 2 of the most generous people I know and deserve something kind!
Megan
My mom, Melinda, because she Is so selfless
Samantha J
I would like to #gifttoast my mom for holding our family together!
BusyWorkingMama
I would focus on giving to my husband. He deserves some TLC.
Samantha J
https://mobile.twitter.com/johnsonbaby87/status/681293901857177600
Grace Aspinwall
I’d love to gift my sister. She’s a special needs mama who rarely gets to pamper herself.
Claire
While my husband made sure our 5 children had a nice Christmas, there were no gifts for him, so I would love the opportunity to #gifttoast him, spoil and pamper him a bit, and show him how much we appreciate all that e does for us. <3
Claire
And I tweeted about this giveaway as well. Thanks for the giveaway! I hope you had a Merry Christmas with your sweet boys!
https://twitter.com/theDogsTuxedo/status/681298001197846528
Barbara M
I would like to #GiftToast a special friend of mine.
She always takes time for me and is such a good listener.
thank you
Barbara M
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/681329797247582208
Sarah
If love to #GiftToast all the amazing women in my life!
Crystal Rogers Walker
I would love to #GiftToast my husband from Leukemia he is battling right now, I wish him health
Crystal Rogers Walker
https://twitter.com/gannyofshy/status/681501891067555844
Maggie
I’d love to #GiftToast my bestie because she deserves it!
Maggie
https://twitter.com/LiteraryWinner/status/681534510501072896
amy guillaume linderman
i would like to #GiftToast my husband who works so hard and just got a well deserved raise. he gets his work clothes at JCPenneys.
amy guillaume linderman
tweeted: https://twitter.com/beeghly/status/681539474174676993
Cynthia C
I want to #GiftToast my dad to thank him for making sure we are all well taken care of.
Cynthia C
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/681556621781274624
Elle
I would like to #GiftToast my Mother because she deserves it and is a great and supportive person.
Elle
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/681569416048422912
Denise L
I’d love to #GiftToast my mother-in-law. She’s the best hostess and always works so hard to make sure we all have a wonderful holiday (life, really!).
Denise L
tweeted https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/681569438584315906
Kerry
My parents because they do so much for us!
Deb Ford
My husband for sure because he is such an excellent father.
Emily N.
I’d like to GiftToast my mom because she is such a great person.
Emily N.
https://twitter.com/prizepuzzle/status/681668321750552576
Arica h
I would love to #GiftToast my amazing son. My only son my oldest child. He has 3 lil sisters and he is such a gentleman. He treats them all like princesses and he is the exact role model i couldve ever asked for. My daughters love their bubby and i do too. He is my heart. My soul. We have been thro a lot and he shows me what true loveis. Thk u
Lisa Brown
I would like to #GiftToast to my parents since they have always been there for me and help me whenever they can.
Lisa Brown
tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/681799460083503104
joti
I would love to #GiftToast to my mom a Kitchen Aid mixer as she so fan of baking!
joti
Shared on twitter ! https://twitter.com/joti67/status/681930322125152256
Seth @ Giveaway Guy
I’d like to #GiftToast my wife because she works hard and deserves the recognition.
Kerry
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/681964000150695936
Betty C
I’d like to #GiftToast my daughter because she is an awesome mom and grandma.
Betty C
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/681991202149773312
Tara
I LOVE those Nikes! I’d like to Gift Toast my mom as she has had a hard year.
Janice Cooper
I would love to #GiftToast my husband for having a heart of gold and always being there to help others.
Janice Cooper
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/682024978032816128
burghbaby
I want to #GiftToast my oldest daughter because she’s full of amazing.
Birdiebee
I would like to #GiftToast my daughter and granddaughter this holiday season as they lost everything they owned earlier in the year.
Birdiebee
Tweeted-https://twitter.com/birdiebee52/status/682090637190012928
Annette
https://twitter.com/ThatTuxedoCat/status/682271831450087424
Annette
This holiday season I’d like to #GiftToast my best friend. She’s been around through the tough times as well as the good times.
Tarissa
I would like to #GiftToast my dad — he’s a hard-working man who has done SO MUCH for his family!
pixelberrypie at yahoo dot com
Tarissa
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/682281154288828416
Donna Marchlewski
My hubby because I love him so much
Ellie Wright
I would gift my husband. He works so hard at a job he hates, so that I can stay home with our kids.
Ellie Wright
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/682340431590371328
Jeffrey
I would like to #GiftToast my parents this year, they are always there to lend a helping hand and do so asking nothing in return. They did a great job raising me and are excellent grandparents!
Jeffrey
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/682381306857156609.
maria cantu
My daughter who is always there for me.
sherri crawford
my daughter who works so hard at college
Jerry Marquardt
I would like to #GiftToast my sister in-law this holiday season because she would do the same for me.
Jerry Marquardt
I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/682462067291504640
erica best
my sister
erica best
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/682467927497506816
Debbie B
i want to #GiftToast my mom because she deserves it.
angie
I would like to #gifttoast my partner because he works so very hard for our little family!
angie
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/682588389804240897
WHITNEY
I would like to gift toast my fiance. He works hard and deserves a gift.
WHITNEY
I sent out a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/682640981506801664
JoAnn Garrity
I want to #gifttoast my brother/sister in law for including me in their holiday plans now that I am alone.
Betty
I would like to # Gift Toast my daughter who has taken care of me and got me to get out with friends, since my husband of 54 1/2 years passed away 2 1/2 years ago. She makes sure I have food and my medication and takes me to my doctor appointments. She checks on me after work every day. My daughter is also a teacher for
Special Needs Children, ages 3 and 4 years old. She cares about those children like they were her own. She loves them and they know it and return her love. My daughter deserves a special day, just for her!
Thanks for the chance to enter your contest for JCPennys award.
Elizabeth A.
I want to #GiveToast to my twin sister for everything she has done for me! I love her to bits and she will always be my partner in crime! 🙂
Elizabeth A.
https://twitter.com/elizabe22000/status/682675324996300800 Tweeted. 🙂
Catherine Plunkett
I would like to #GiftToast my daughter, an amazing young woman and single mom. She works extra hours (unpaid) every day with 35 kids in a youth after-school and summer program and it is unbelievable what she gets done.
Debbie B
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/purplepanda1966/status/682677859039629313
velder dixon
give to my sister-shes so kind
Kathryn C
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would gift toast my mom because she does so much for all of us kids – even though we are all grown and living on our own
Kathryn C
[email protected]
Linda Kish
I would like to gift toast my son because he has been off work for the past month due to an injury and needs cheering up. lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Katy
I’d #GiftToast my brother. He’s had a tough year and has done such a great job with his three year old son- and I know how tough that is having a two year old myself! 🙂
kcgmorris at gmail dot com
Katy
Tweet!
https://twitter.com/katygmorris/status/682752806483132416
kcgmorris at gmail dot com
FAITH J.
https://twitter.com/faithjacklynswe/status/682799787687690240
FAITH J.
my mom… for all the stress ive put her through this year
Nicole Schuller cramer
I would say my self. I work hard erasing 3 kids . They always come first. It would be nice for me to get something for me.
Shawn Gallagher
https://mobile.twitter.com/Esham4life/status/682889647815528449
Sherri Hines
I would gift toast my mother-in-law. She is always so thoughtful and kind.
gina blades
I would like to #gifttoast my mom; she is selfless and the rock of our family.
Casquette Bulls
They’ve always taken great care of me and I want to thank them and give back.
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