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Summer Entertaining with JCPenney and Giveaway

photo of a table topped with drinks and glassware With all the traveling we did earlier this year, we haven’t had much time to have friends over this year. But now that summer is here, I’m ready to have some summer parties. We’ve been spending weekends adding more touches to the house as well as buying supplies for all the summer gatherings I plan on having.

Recently, we went to JCPenney, where there was a ton of summer party entertaining items on sale–40-50% off! I’m sharing my purchases and hosting a giveaway for a $100 JCPenney gift card at the end of this post! Some of the items I picked up included an outdoor flower tablecloth, an elegant glass water dispenser, and the most adorable ice cream cone serving bowls. Seriously, I cannot get over how cute these are and I got them for 40% off!
photo of ice cream cone serving bowls close-up photo of ice cream serving bowls with ice cream

After I got home, I found even more items online I wanted to add to my summer party collection. Now I just need to convince Mr. K that I need more stuff… photo of a glass drink dispenser Of course after I buy things, I immediately want to open them all and set them up. So even though we haven’t had a party quite yet, I put everything together to see how it would all look. Mr. K thought I was crazy, but this is totally normal right? How else can I make sure everything matches? Or figure out that I really need to pick up some fresh flowers before my party and also go back to the store for the pretty spring green plates I was eyeing? photo of an outdoor dining table with place settings I also bought this Bisou Bisou maxi dress. I like that it works for something casual and slightly dressier. photo of a woman wearing a long turquoise dress I especially like the metallic neckline and the halter-style top. close-up photo of the dress neckline If you’re planning on doing some summer entertaining this year, JCPenney is a great option to check out. They’ve also got some more upcoming deals, including:

You can follow JCPenney on Facebook or Twitter to stay up-to-date on any other savings.

$100 JCPenney Gift Card Sweepstakes

I’m also hosting a $100 JCPenney gift card giveaway! To enter, please leave a comment telling me:

What’s your favorite thing about summer?

 

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161 comments on “Summer Entertaining with JCPenney and Giveaway”

  1. I tweeted:  https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/631969062835240960.

  2. We like camping out with the kids and having campfires.

  3. My favorite thing about summer is going to baseball games. Both little league and Major league.

  4. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/631864553257742336

  5. I love taking my dog on walks in the summer and having the time to read good books.

  6. The thing I love about summer is all the cute clothes and being able to go swimming! 

  7. Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/631853010931568643

  8. I love spending time at the beach with my family in the summer.

  9. My favorite thing about summer is the longer days to get all my outdoor fun in!

  10. tweet  https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/631841054321414144

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  11. Going to the pool with my kids

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  12. My favorite thing is going jet skiing on the lake.

  13. I love the hot weather during summer.

  14. I love swimming!

  15. I love the warm weather!

  16. My favorite things is the warm weather and picnicking.

  17. My favorite thing is the longer warmer days because that lets us have more fun.

  18. I love summer outdoor fun & fashion!

  19. My favorite thing about summer is spending time at the pool.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

  20. My favorite thing about summer is the weather and being able to go the the park for walks

  21. My favorite thing about summer is the wonderful weather and how much time we spend outside

  22. the fun carefree vibe!!

  23. I LOVE WATERMELON

  24. tweeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/629430104368771072

  25. My favorite thing is my children can play outside thus leaving the inside clean longer

  26. I love the longer days in summer.

    sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

  27. I tweeted here:  https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/628923312874352640

  28. There are so many things but I really enjoy the meditative quality of watching bees working the flowers in my yard.  So relaxing and amazing.  

  29. my favorite thing about summer is family vacations

  30. The best part about summer is just taking it easy with the kids.  Winning this giftcard would be great for back to school shopping.

  31. Fresh veggies from my garden! And strawberries!

  32. My favorite thing about summer is spending time at the pool with my children.

  33. I like the long summer nights

  34. I love laying out in the sun and swimming in lakes, pools, and the beach!

  35. Tweet: https://twitter.com/theamymichaels/status/627548032398172160

  36. I love the smells of summer: sunblock, barbeque, and the salty beach air! My hometown is San Diego… best place to be!

  37. Longer days to stay outside.

  38. I like going to the lake and parks and having bbq’s.

    cshell090869 at aol dot com

  39. I love going and having bbq’s and getting together with friends and family.
    Thanks so much.

  40. My favorite thing about summer is the fireflies! Sitting out on a patio or at an evening concert, watching nature’s light show 🙂

  41. summer vacations with my family 

  42. I love the warm weather in summer and the time I can spend enjoying the outdoors.

  43. I love summer BBQ!  Although we haven’t done it yet this summer – I will before it’s over!

  44. I like the warmer weather!

  45. Our family has been enjoying camping this summer! 

  46. I am excited to see all of the Summertime things JCPenney has!  I hope I win this Giveaway! 🙂

  47. My favorite thing about summer is the fresh fruits and veggies.

  48. My favorite thing about summer is going on the lake with our boat!
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  49. One of my favorite things about summer is all the seasonal fruit! Peaches and nectarines are some of my favorite fruits. <3

  50. My favorite thing about summer is the beauty of the nature around us. Whether it be in the city or out in the country, everything is green and blooming pretty colors. The kids get out and play more. It’s a happy season for many.

  51. My favorite thing about summer is that the grandkids get to come visit for extended periods of time. Sunshine in this Nana’s summer!

  52. I just love spending time doing sports out in the sun!

  53. My favorite thing about summer is going to the beach and sundresses.

  54. My favorite thing about summer is the warmer weather and sunshine. I love to garden outside and the weather is perfect!

  55. i LOVE going to the ocean on hot summer days

  56. I love the slow down from the school year and summer vacationing

  57. -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/621874852702466052

  58. Long walk by the beach is my favorite thing about summer.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  59. I like the warm weather!

  60. Love summer BBQ!

  61. I love the seasonal fruit like watermelon. 

  62. I love the long days. It gives us more time to play outside.
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

  63. love being able to eat dinner outside!

  64. I love the long hours of sunlight!

  65. Tweet – https://twitter.com/cmd277/status/621320526414241792

  66. My favorite thing about summer is eating ice cream!

  67. my favorite thing about summer is bbq-ing with the family

  68. My favorite thing about summer is scouring garage sales for vintage treasures.

  69. i love the longer days and all the picnics/bbq!

  70. Those ice cream cups are seriously so cute!! Summer = ice cream parties for sure!

  71. my birthday! and summer dresses!

  72. Wearing skirts and eating ice cream!

  73. Favorite thing about summer is the smell of charcoal and grilled meats!!!

  74. Here’s my tweet https://twitter.com/pic_links/status/620986358589444096 and thanks for the giveaway!

  75. wow you look hot in that dress! My favorite thing about summer is definitely homemade ice creams!

  76. My fav thing about summer is comic con!

  77. My favorite thing about summer is taking road trips with my family. 

  78. My favorite thing about summer is that it doesn’t get dark until later.

  79. As a teacher, I really love that I have no alarm clocks to wake up to each morning.

  80. My favorite thing about summer is food!!!!!!!

  81. My favorite thing about summer is being able to hike in the mountains without all the snow. 

  82. I enjoy picking and cooking vegetables from our garden.

  83. All the summer cookouts!

  84. Summer fruit!

  85. Love all the yummy fruits of summer

  86. I love going to the pool!

  87. I adore that party pitcher! Favorite thing about summer… Dogs don’t drag in mud!

  88. My favorite thing is having a nice BBQ with friends and family–watermelon included!

  89. my tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/620732448289202176

  90. i love being able to stay out later in the evening and enjoy the nice weather

  91. My favorite thing about sumer is the beautiful flowers(:

  92. my favorite thing is going to the beach and swimming in the ocean

  93. tweet https://twitter.com/groogruxking40/status/620707798054146048 

  94. Concerts are my favorite thing about summer.

  95. Best part about summer is the fab weather – time to get outdoors and party! 😀

  96. Gardening with my 2 Golden Retrievers lazying around in the grass nearby and my pet bird in her cage by my side checking out the scenery!

  97. summer getaways to escape the AZ heat!

  98. Tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysweetiepie/status/620664776079769600

  99. The best thing about summer is getting some fresh air outside and exercising! I love to go biking and running in the summertime!!

  100. tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/620658188938047488

  101. Beach time is my favorite thing about summer.

  102. I love the warm sunny beaches and the outdoor events during summer.

  103. I love the summer trends

  104. Summer means lots of visits from our daughter and family in Nevada and from our son  in LA and all of us eating outside under our new covered pergola. Now I need new blue glasses, plates and accessories for our new table for 8

  105. Summer means ice cream! And I love those ice cream dishes and your dress.

  106. Tweet: https://twitter.com/SDFoodTrucks/status/620644669676912641

  107. My favorite thing about summer is going to dog beach with my dog! (I know we can go year-round in San Diego, but the water is warmer and the sun stays out later in the evening in summertime. 🙂 )

  108. tweet https://twitter.com/faitcameth/status/620635480028090368

  109. spending time enjoying the outdoors with my kids during summer break 😀

  110. All those seasonal fresh fruit and veggis

  111. I love the longer daylight hours

  112. My favorite part of summer is getting to spend more time with my family!

  113. I love swimming- 🙂

    and being outside and getting a tan)

    but in Arizona its way too HOT!!

  114. My favorite thing about summer is warm weather

  115. Tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/620598790962032641

  116. My favorite thing about summer is getting together with family and going to the Lake and spending the day having dinner together, going swimming, and going out in my sister’s boat! We have a blast!

  117. Tweet:
    https://twitter.com/ErinLoves2Run/status/620591140295675904

    Erin 
    ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com

  118. My favorite thing about summer is grilling wonderful food, and the period of time at dusk when it cools down and the breeze picks up.  Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin 
    ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com

  119. Tweet  https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/620588079678623744

  120. I love picking fresh organic veggies in our garden!
    thank you

  121. I like the warm weather so I can take my kids swimming and go on nature walks.

  122. I love All. The. Ice. Cream. 🙂

  123. Oops! Forgot! LOVE the blue dress! Gorgeous!

  124. Would love to win a JCPenney gift card!