The holidays can be a magical and maddening time. So many celebrations yet so little time to get all those gifts for the ones we love, with a budget that fails to budge even though we wish it would. Thankfully, this is also the season of SALES, and if we peek around our favorite stores, we’ll find some awesome items that are perfect for everyone on our lists.

This past weekend, I visited my local JCPenney (alongside my friend Liz from Say Yes) to share my picks for the best gifts under $50 at JCPenney for their #JoyWorthGiving holiday campaign happening in select stores across the US this month. JCPenney has been a special store for me since I was a kid – my mom shopped here for our home and outfits our entire childhood (I remember getting my first pair of colored jeans here!).

I loved sharing, inspiring, and helping local families find thoughtful gifts this past weekend. JCPenney has brands I love, well designed – and adorable – products, all at a price that works for our budget. I even found this chic lace up jumper by Nicole Miller and a cozy chunky knit sweater for a total of $40!

Shop my favorite holiday gifts under $50 from JCPenney below. Which ones are your favorites?

Happy Holidays!

Thank you to JCPenney for sponsoring this post. Follow along with #JoyWorthGiving on social media. And stay tuned for more of my favorite gifts this week on the blog!