AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Regardless of your feelings toward ribbons, shiny paper and tape, one thing is certain: Finding time to package up presents is hard, especially when you're trying to keep the gift—and Santa's identity—a secret. In fact, Americans spend about three hours during the holidays wrapping gifts. That's enough to make anyone a Grinch.

Keep reading and visit the RetailMeNot blog, The Real Deal, to see a full list of retailers that will handle the bagging and tagging for you—some for free and others for a small fee.

Stores With Free Gift Wrapping Services

Barnes & Noble
In-store: Free.
Online: $3.99 per item.

Bed Bath & Beyond
In-store: Free gift wrapping station complete with boxes, wrapping paper, scissors and tape!
Online: $3.99 per order. Larger or prepackaged items come in a plastic gift bag.

Gap
In-store: Free for a gift box that you wrap and assemble yourself.
Online: Free for a gift box, but $5 for a wrapped box with tissue, ribbon and a gift card.

Nordstrom
In-store: Free boxes and paper are available, but only the cosmetics department offers actual gift wrapping.
Online: $5 for a gift box, tissue paper, bow and card; $2 for an easy-to-assemble gift box with tissue paper, a bow and blank gift tag; or opt for a short gift message for free.

Sephora
In-store: Free. Just ask for gift boxes or bags when you check out.
Online: $2 for a gift satchel and $4 for a gift box.

Tiffany & Co.
In-store: Free.
Online: Free. All purchases come in the signature Tiffany Blue Box tied with a white satin ribbon.

See the full list of retailers offering complimentary gift wrapping here.

Stores with Paid Gift Wrapping Services

Amazon
Online: Prices vary depending on the size and shape of the item, but expect to pay between $3.99 and $5.99. If an item can't be wrapped due to size or shape, Amazon offers the option of a reusable cloth gift bag.

Best Buy
In-store: $3 to $6 for a gift bag.
Online: Gift card sleeves are $1.99; gift packaging is $4.99.

Bloomingdale's
In-store: Prices vary by location.
Online: For $6 per address, Bloomingdale's wraps each item shipped in a white box with a ribbon.

JCPenney
In-store: $4 for wrapping paper or a gift bag.
Online: $4 per package and includes silver paper, white bow and a personalized gift tag.

Macy's
In-store: Price varies on size, location and other things.
Online: $6 for a gift box, tissue paper and ribbon.

Target
In-store: Nope.
Online: $5.99 per item.

Walmart
In-store: Nope.
Online: $3.88 for most items. Free for jewelry.

See the full list of retailers offering paid gift wrapping here.

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