Mother's Day Gift Solutions; JCPenney.com Offers Five Quick and Easy Tips to Boost You to the...

Business Editors

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2003

Tired of competing for Mom's attention? Well, fret no more...JCPenney.com offers five quick and easy tips to boost you to the top of Mom's list on Sunday, May 11.

Tip #1 -- Begin Her Day With a Smile

Make Mom smile from the moment she wakes up by serving her breakfast in bed with the Sonoma Bed Tray ($49.99), a JCPenney.com exclusive. The JCPenney website also offers trendy kitchen solutions to ease the strain of preparing a gourmet meal (or at least one that tastes like one) at only prices that JCPenney can offer.

Tip #2 -- Pamper Her

Transform Mom's home into an instant spa. JCPenney.com offers a variety of essentials to help Mom kick back and relax.

For super-charged, multi-tasking Moms, the Bathtub Caddy with Reading Rack ($25.00) is just what she needs to soothe her mind and her body with a good book and long, hot soak. For added pampering, transform any plain tub into a jetted bath with the "Thermal Spa Mat" ($69.99) - an indulgence that shoots bubbles from 300 aeration vents. Or let Mom just sit back and feel the relief of a "10-Motor Massage Cushion" ($79.99), a great way help relieve sore, stiff muscles.

Tip #3 -- Adorn Her with Jewels

This Mother's Day, make Mom the envy of the PTA. JCPenney.com offers a variety of fine jewelry at prices only JCPenney can offer. The "Mother Ring" made of 10K gold with your choice of up to five birthstone settings, is modestly priced at $89.00. Or, treat her to a "Diamond Flower Bracelet" made of 14K white gold. Available for only $289.00, this sparkling bracelet features .50ct of diamonds set in a contemporary flower motif design.

Tip #4 -- Light Up Her Life

JCPenney.com offers home decor items to light up Mom's life with comfort and style. Choose from various home accessories, including a frosted glass votive candle-holder from Lenox(R). At $19.99, this elegant addition is distinguished by an antique brass-plated rim and base, with a candle cover in hunter green and amethyst colored enamel highlighted with faux gems and antique brass-plating. Or choose a beautifully detailed seven-piece vanity set ($49.99), including three picture frames, candle holder, candle, mirrored tray and a heart shaped box.

Tip #5 -- Give Her Flowers That Will Last A Lifetime

For evergreen blooms, JCPenney.com offers three-dimensional satin rose accent pillows in different shapes and colors- oblong in blush ($25.00), round in vanilla ($25.00) and square in either pink or multi color ($25.00). Of course you can also order fresh flowers from FTD at JCPenney.com.

About JCPenney Direct

Since 1963, JCPenney has published America's favorite catalog. In 1995, the Company launched the JCPenney.com website to offer an even broader selection of merchandise year-round. Whether shopping for yourself, family or friends, associates or acquaintances, the JCPenney Catalogs and website (www.JCPenney.com) represent the ultimate in apparel, home and gift solutions, at a value only JCPenney can offer, complemented by unparalleled customer service. To order, customers can log onto JCPenney.com or call 800-222-6161.

About JCPenney

There are more than 1,000 JCPenney department stores throughout the 50 United States. The Company is a contributor to the JCPenney Afterschool fund, a charitable organization that provides young people with high quality after school programs.