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Holiday season is right around the corner, which means it’s time to deck the halls and gather your family and friends for a fun and festive holiday get together. While entertaining may feel like a burden, the holidays are meant to be fun. So, if you’re wondering how to plan a stress-free holiday get together where you won’t miss out on any of the fun and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones, you’re in luck!
From the music lover to the fashionista to the gadget guru and more, Limor will share this season’s best gifts at every price point from JCPenney!
Lifestyle and entertaining expert Limor Suss joined us to show you how to take the stress out of the holidays, add more cheer, throw the ultimate holiday get together, and wow your loved ones with gifts they’ll love with the perfect gifts from every price point.
Here are a few tips Limor discusses in the video:
How to stay organized – Lists aren’t just for Santa! Make a list (for everything from grocery shopping to gifts).
Make time your friend! – Spread out your errands/projects, so you don’t have to do everything last minute.
Set your table the night before and let your dinnerware show your holiday spirit – The less you have to do the day of your party, the less stressed you will be when your
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I like the tip for getting gifts for everyone on the list by shopping at a one-stop shop store.
I like the tip about asking those who bring pot luck to have the food heated.
I like the tip about asking those who bring pot luck to have the food heated.
I liked the tip about setting up a holiday party the day before to make sure you are ready.
I like the tip of using ornaments to decorate as a center piece of table setting.
I like the tip on using LED lights as the mantel decoration and shopping at a one-stop shop for everyone.
I like the tip of texting your list to yourself. I always leave my list sitting on the counter.
I love the tip to use ornaments to decorate the table or make a centerpiece
I love the tip to dress up your mantle with LED Marquee lights! It really dresses it up!
I like her tip that the Keurig makes the perfect gift for a kitchen guru.
I like the Make time your friend tip.
I like the tip of texting your list to yourself, I tell my other 1/2 to do that all the time, never does.
one stop shop store, other wise I am just running around all over the place!
I like the idea of decorating and setting the table the day before.
The tip to decorate with ornaments and as center piece it’s very beautiful and a way to let your imagination fly and create something of your own
I liked the tip about using a bowl of ornaments as a center piece.
My favorite is the tip about using ornaments to decorate as a center piece of table setting.
I love the tip about setting up the day before. I’m all about planning ahead and prepping.
Tip about pre setting up holiday part a day before
My favorite tip is to make lists and to set the table and get everything ready the day before the party.
My favorite tip is how to decorate a table with ornaments.
I like the tip of setting up for your holiday party the day before.
I like the tip of using ornaments for decoration as well as LED cordless lights.
I like the tip to use Christmas ornaments as a center piece on your table.
I like the tip about not forgetting your list by sending it to yourself through text message. I have started doing this!
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Making lists is my favorite tip. I’d be lost without making lists of everything that needs to be done.
Use ornaments to make a cheap centerpiece.
I am not a shopper so I like the tip about one stop shopping
My favorite tip is setting up for the Holiday Party in advance.
I like the tip to use ornaments for decorating and setting up for guests the day before.
I like the tip of bring potluck. that is very helpful
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i like the coat..mom would love that thanks
I liked when you told us to text ourselves a list to remind us.
I’m a huge fan of making lists to make sure nothing is forgotten
Setting the table the night before
tip of using ornaments to decorate as a center piece
I love the gift ideas! Those stocking stuffers are great! I think the star wars ornaments and headphones would be a hit
I loved the idea of using festive ornaments as a centerpiece. So beautiful and EASY!
I like the idea of decorating for your party the day before.This really is a stress-saver!
I like her idea to shop at a one stop shop place to get your gifts at one stop. I also love the ornaments for decoration on the table. I never thought of that. They looked like real cupcakes.
I like the idea of texting yourself your list.
I like the comment about making a list to unclutter your mind.
I make lists daily and it helps me to stay focused.
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I like the tip about asking those who bring pot luck to have the food heated.
I like the idea for the Sleep Chic pajamas. I think those would make a great gift for mothers or teens, which are notoriously hard to buy for!
My favorite tip is to make lists. I also love the centerpiece idea.
The tip about texting your list to yourself is so smart! This is a tip I can use all year! I find even my best lists are useless at home on my pad of paper! I also like the idea of shopping at one store for most or all gifts.
I love the star and the arrow because there is no cord!
The tip about getting ready for a party the day before is great.
I love the stocking stuffer tips!
I like the one for the pot luck party
I’m a list maker so I like the tip of texting your list to yourself. I have also just taken a picture of my list (or lists) so that I’ll have them on my phone.
The tip I loved best is texting yourself your holiday list (as I am always losing my written lists).
making a list is perfect. so simple
My favorite tip is make sure you’re keeping lists.
My favorite tip is making lists for who to shop for and what to buy to keep stress-free.
I like the idea of putting LED lights on your mantle.
I love the pot luck tip! I tend to overcook and run out of oven/stove space and get stressed!
I like the tip of setting up the day before.
I love her idea of prioritizing everything by making lists. It will clear your mind of all the clutter.
Always like the day before ideas and pot lucks myself.
For he the best tip us texting yourself A list. I’m always forgetting things
I like the tip to set up the day before your party. I really like the Luxury Faux Fur throw in the video.
I LOVE the setting the table the day before tip. I am pretty good about the kitchen prep ( to the point of measuring and labeling all ingredients so they can just be grabbed and added as cooking) I don’t know why the table never occurred to me.
The texting idea is also genius as I am 99.9% of the time NOT without my phone.
I like the tip on using the LED lights to decorate your home for the holiday season.
I love the tip of setting the table the night before. That would be such a time saver on a hectic day and its something im always rushing to do. My own tip is watching for sales and look for coupons.
I like the tip about using a bowl of ornaments for the centerpiece.
I like the tip about getting everyone on your lists gifts at a one stop shop store, this definitely makes things much easier!
I love the idea of using ornaments as a center piece always looking for something to dress up my table.
I like texting your list to yourself. I do this, and it helps me a lot.
I like the idea of setting everything up a day ahead of time.
I like the tip about texting your list to yourself.
I like the tip about using ordaments as center pieces
Setting your table early!
dressing up the mantel with LED lights
My favorite tip is make a list. I always forget things when I don’t have a list.
My favorite tip is making a list and setting table the day before. Making a list even for the holiday dinner helps me get all the groceries in one trip and helps organize the dinner to make sure everything is on time and hot.
I love the tip of making list of everything that you want to pickup,everything you need.
I love her tip about using ornaments as decorations and centerpieces for your table.
I like the tip of using Christmas ornaments as a centerpiece. But the tip about guests bringing dishes already heated is a close second.
The best tip: Lists of things to do, buy, etc. It works! Everything went so easy this year by making sure it was taken care of courtesy of crossing things off “the list.”
My favorite tip is using ornaments as decorations–so clever & unique 🙂
I like the idea for the white elephant gift: an LED marquee. It’s portable, versatile and comes in a lot of different styles; something everyone would like to have and own.
I like her tip about making all the lists. Things you have, things you need, things you need to buy at each store, and the coupons and offers available at each retailer. I love to make lists!!
My favorite tip was to do anything you can the day before, such as decorate & set the table the day before guests arrive so that there is not so much to do that day of!
setting up the day before to make sure you are ready
I like the tip about using ornaments as a center piece.
My best tip is the tip she gives in the video and that is making lists. I make lists for everything
I liked the tip to use a bowl of ornaments as your centerpiece. Thank you for the chance.
I like the idea of using ornaments for a centerpiece and I’ve definitely been know to text myself all sorts of lists!
I like the plan ahead tip to set the table the night before.
I like and use the tip for heated food for pot lucks. I always heat in my crock pot and carry it on in already to go.
Shop at a one stop shop. I love getting all my shopping done at once!
I like the make a list and one-stop shop for everyone to think clearly and get it done!
i like the one about using christmas ornaments to decorate tables with like centerpieces!
I like the tip for using Christmas ornaments as table center piece decorations
I love the tip of using ornaments to decorate as a center piece of table setting. There’s so many ways to do this like putting in a bowl, jar or glass candle holder. So pretty!
I like the LED lights on the mantle. Great, safe idea.
I love the bowl of ornaments as a centerpiece! So creative!
Great tips all around! Ornaments as table pieces, one stop shopping, and the pot luck concepts are my main takeaways! Thank you!
My favorite tip and one I can’t do without is a list. Nice people are on it only. No naughty..
Using ornaments to decorate the table at Christmas is my favorite tip.
its smart to set up the night before
Texting my list to myself – great idea!
I love the LED Marquee lights on the mantle!
Shopping at a one stop shop would make my life so much easier. That’s a great tip!
My favorite tip is setting up a holiday party the day before to make sure you are ready.
I love the idea of using ornaments as decorations. So pretty!
setting up parties the day before
I like her tip about when planning on eating together that things come precooked and heated up so things go easier and everyone can enjoy themselves.
I like the tip to use ordinary items like ornaments for a center piece and to set the table the night before.
I like the setting up the day before tip
The best tip is to set up everything the day before.
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bring pot luck to have the food heated.
I liked the one stop shopping tip.i am all about getting in and out as quickly as possible.
My favorite tip from the video, using ornaments to decorate your table and place settings 🙂
My facorite tip is to set up the party the day before.
I like the tip of decorating the day before
I love the decorating the table gift.
the tip of using ornaments to decorate the table, such an easy, nice looking idea I never thought of! I like that tip!
The tip about the Pot Luck Dinner – we actually do that in our family
I like the tip about texting a list to yourself. I hadn’t thought of doing that before, even though I occasionally text myself important appointment reminders.
I like the tip to use ornaments for decorations on the table. I also like the tip making a list for who you need to buy gifts for.
I like the tip about texting the list.
I like the tip of setting up everything the day before.
I like the tip to set up as much as possible the day before.
I like the tip to shop at a one stop for everything kind of place. I like things simple.
I use the tip of texting myself lists so I don’t forget anything
I like the tip about one stop shopping.
I like the tip shopping at a one stop shop!
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I can’t believe I never thought of texting the list to myself, Brilliant!
Set up for holiday guest the day before your event. I think this tip will reduce a lot of stress for me.
my favorite tip is to make lists, i love lists. they really help me get the things i need and eliminate getting things that i don’t need.
I like the tip about using ornaments to decorate as a center piece of table setting.
I’m definitely a day before kind of girl myself, so I love the idea of doing that for both a dry run and for one less stresser the day of!
I like the idea of using ornaments to decorate the table.
Making lists
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I like the using ornaments for decoration tip!
List!
I like the tip about making lists. I always do a shopping list, but end up forgetting items (which weren’t on the list).
I always make lists. I like the tip to use ornaments as decoration. So cute.
Getting ready the day before the party is a good tip! Might not work so well if you have little kids though…
I like the tip about setting up for your holiday party the day before – one more big thing checked off of the to-do list!
I like the tip about making lists, that helps keep me organized and from forgetting anything.
Make lists of everything! I am such a listmaker and I find that it helps so much to get organized and stress less.
those are great! i always text myself lists! or at least take a pic on my phone!
Definitely having a pot luck!
My tip is start right away making your list of who your be getting gifts for and do it all year.
I like the idea of shopping at a one stop shop for everyone and I like having the people heat the potluck meals before hand.
I love the idea of texting to yourself. I am always making (paper) lists, but then never seem to have them on me when I actually am out and need them!
I like to cook your own meal in your crockpot- and then just unplug it and bring it to the party !:) easy set go!
The tip to make a list is the best to me.
I like the bring warm food to potluck tip!
I like the ornaments as a centerpiece tip.
I like a lot of the tips, but my favorite is probably the one suggesting you use Christmas ornaments as a centerpiece for the table. That is a lovely idea.
My favorite tip would be ” shopping at a one stop shop for everyone “. So much easier
I like the tips to make lists and also to go ahead and set the table the day before. Really does bring down the stress the day of having everything ready to go.
I like the one stop store idea. This would save time especially when traffic is so crazy in the city during the holidays.
I like the idea of setting up for a holiday party the day before, this way you are less likely to forget things!
Make lists so your less stressed and set up the day before.
I liked seeing the LED marquee lights on the mantel. Will have to try that next year!!
Ornaments as table pieces and the pot luck dishes
I like her tip to do the decorating and setting the table the day before so you have less stress. I like to cook the entire meal thoughout the week before a holiday…that way I can get all the dishes/mess cleared up way ahead of the big day.
My favorite tip is texting your shopping list to yourself!!
I like the tip about using ornaments as decorations
I like the tip to text your list to yourself…glad I am not the only one who does that
I like the tip about having everyone bring a dish, so its not so hard on the one person having the party
My favorite tip was having guests bring a dish!
Thank you for the chance. I love the tip about using ornaments for a centerpiece. This could potentially save a great deal of money as well.
I like texting the list to yourself
Doing as much as possible the day before the party is always a good idea and potential sanity-saver!
I like the tip about using ornaments to decorate
I like the tip to text your list to yourself. Who forgets their phone?!
I like making your own centerpiece with ornaments. Great idea.
I like the tip about asking those who bring pot luck to have the food heated.
I like the tip of finding a store where you can do some one stop shopping for a bunch of people on your list. That saves a ton of time and stress!
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Her tip on using ornaments as a centerpiece is a good one.
the tip to do one stop shopping for everyone on your list
I’m a compulsive list maker and this was my favorite tip! if you write it down, you can get it out of your head and worry less. Thank you for the chance!
My favorite tip is using a bowl of ornaments as a center piece.
I like the tip on using ornaments to decorate.
I like the fancying it up with LED lights tip.
The tip is I like is the make lists for everything. I try to do that, but need to be more diligent about it.
I liked the tip about setting up a holiday party the day before to make sure you are ready.
I like the tip of setting the table a Day earlier
I like the tip about making a list of everyone you have to buy gifts for. It’s the best way to keep track of what you’ve already bought and what you still need to get. It especially helps if you start buying earlier in the year (you might even note where you’ve stored it so it doesn’t go missing)
I always set mu table a day or so earlier. I always seem to have forgotten something, so I’m glad I get to check it before hand.
Making the list before shopping and setting up the day before the party.
I like the tip to text your list to yourself.
I like the tip of using ornaments as a centerpiece.
I like the tip about one stop shopping for all on your list
I love the tip about setting up a holiday party the day before
I like to be less stressed around the holidays. Preparing the day before is always a good idea.