15 Stores That Offer Cheap & Free Gift Wrapping

How much time are you spending wrapping your gifts? Typically, Americans devote approximately three or more hours to wrapping gifts during holidays such as the Boxing Day. You can reduce the time that you spend by getting your gifts wrapping done for you. Imagine of a gift without a wrap. Unwrapping gifts still remains the large percent of fun, isn’t? In the modern world, free gift wrapping is becoming rarer day-by-day. In fact, only a smallpercent of stores and websites offer gift wrapping services at a minimal price or for free.

Here are the top 15 stores that offer cheap and free gift-wrapping services:

1. Amazon

Do you have a bulky item that cannot be easily wrapped? Amazon will give you a gift wrap that will motivate you to keep giving. Surprisingly, you won’t have to pay highly for Amazon’s gift wraps. The prices range from $3.99 to $5.99.

2. Apple

Products from Apple have always been known to thrill customers. Their gift wrapping is not left out too. It has a signature white box with a red ribbon. This is everything that you would want. In fact, they will go an extra mile to customize the iPod or iPad with a personalized message for free.

3. Aveda

Isn’t everyone’s dream to create their own custom gift wrap? Aveda allows you to choose three or more products from a list of the best sellers. Afterward, you will get a free sample and it will be wrapped uniquely for free.

4. Barnes & Noble

Barnes and Noble make gift wrapping easy. Different charities send volunteers who wrap gifts and in exchange they are given donations. Imagine having a perfect gift wrap and giving back to the community at the same time. Sounds cool right?

5. Bobbi Brown

Bobbi brown guarantees you a free gift-wrapping service. It is easy to think that since their gift wraps are free they wouldn’t stand out. You are wrong!

6 & 7. Gap & Banana Republic

These two stores give you complimentary boxes. You can also have premium gift wrapping which will cost you $6 at gap and $5 at baby gap.

8. JCPenny

Imagine getting a wrapping package of a silver paper, white bow and a personalized gift tag at $4. JCPenny offers you exceptional wrapping services for all your online orders.

9. L’Occitane

How about getting to choose if your order should be delivered in an assembled box or a complimentary box? L’Occitane gives you that choice.

10. MAC Cosmetics

Occasionally, the MAC Company offers promotional gift wrapping for a specific time period. Keep checking to get the promotional gift wrapping. Other times, you can also get your gift wrap at $4.95.

11. Nordstrom

Nordstrom spoils you by giving you a variety of choices. Here, you will get to choose between a ready gift box for $5, a gift box packaging kit for $2 or a free personalized gift message which is mostly 8-12 words.

12. Origins

Origins make it possible for you to get free gift wraps on all your orders. You will get a chance to wrap each of the items in your cart individually or all together.

13. Tifanny & Co.

Anytime you get an item from Tiffany, it will always be in a blue box that has a little white ribbon that stands out. Isn’t this amazing?

14. Von Maur

Do you reside in the United States? Von Maur has all your gift-wrapping needs sorted. This company offers free gift wraps and delivery for any orders around the United States. That’s not all because their customer services are outstanding too!

15. Walmart

It is possible that you’ve heard about Walmart a couple of times. Did you know that it’s one of the companies that offer the cheapest gift-wrapping services? Now you do. In addition to that, anytime you purchase jewelry, the gift wrap will cost you nothing.

Conclusion

In spite of the opinion that you may have towards ribbons, tape, packaging papers and other gift-wrapping items, one thing is for sure that it is hard to find the time to wrap up gifts. You might be one of the many people that are not good at wrapping gifts or maybe you would
prefer to do other activities instead. Whatever the case, it is time that you get assistance from professional gift wrappers. As you may have realized some of these companies don’t charge a penny and for those who do, it is a small fee that is worth getting a perfectly wrapped gift.

How To Find A Business Idea When You Don’t Know Where To Start

Trying to come up with a business idea isn’t as easy as you may think it is. Well, it can be simple to just fire off ideas, but we’re talking about a real, legitimate business idea that’s not only going to be viable, but will be suitable for you. When you know that you want to be a businessman, you really do have to ensure that you come up with something that’s going to get you to where you want to be. But where do you start? How do you even go about this idea-generating mission? Well, if you know that you want to be an entrepreneur, and you’re okay with whatever route you take, you’ll want to explore some really simple options to help you decide on the right idea.

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Do What You Do

So the first avenue to explore is to think about what you’re already doing for work right now. Sometimes, just taking what you do, and doing it for yourself is a good idea. Maybe you know that you’re a great accountant, or you know everything there is to know about selling office supplies? Then why not just build up your own empire doing it – as long as you’re contractually allowed to. This is often the first, simplest business idea to explore.

Do What You’ve Always Wanted To Do

From here, you’re then going to want to think about what you’ve always dreamt of doing. Maybe you’re in a job or an industry doing something that you don’t like or you never wanted to do in the first place? But you know what you want to do, and you’ve always had dreams of doing it? Then why not pursue that. As long as you do your research thoroughly, and you have the passion to see it through, you’ll be in a great position to make this work.

Play To Your Strengths

At the same time, you’ve also got the option to play to your strengths. If you know that you’re really great at something in particular, such as sales, or marketing, or organization, then look to your skills. Figure out what kind of business those skills could help you to launch. It may take time in research, but it’s often better to get it right.

Look To Your Interests

Then, of course, you could always look at your interests too. A lot of the time, when it comes to finding a career that you’ll love, the things that you do in your spare time can help you. Maybe you love to game with things like Bitcoin Rush or you write? Whatever you’re interested in, why not build a business based on that?

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Go In With A Buddy

Finally, you may also want to think about going into a partnership business too. Just as The Wall Street Journal discusses. When you work with a buddy, you may find that you can come up with a business idea together, or that you each bring different strengths to the table to make this happen.

100% Fresh Beef Quarter Pounder Giveaway

Which words from the title caught your attention? Was it 100% fresh beef? Quarter Pounder? Or how about Giveaway? No matter which I think you’re going to like what you’re about to read.

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McDonald’s is excited to announce that they are launching a new 100% Fresh Beef Quarter Pounder! These new Quarter Pounders are cooked to order and are hotter and juicier than ever before. As a dad, I like to think of myself a burger aficionado to some degree, and I already enjoyed a good Quarter Pounder, now they are even better.

So, head on down to one of your local or worldwide McDonald’s locations and try out the new Quarter Pounder. This dad give it two thumbs up, as does mom. Perfectly cooked, tasty, and made to order. Maybe make a little day trip as a family for dad on Father’s Day next weekend.

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There’s a reason I suggest that. If you’re familiar with McDonald’s, they have the Ronald McDonald House Charities, and on June 14 th through June 17 th, Father’s Day Weekend, the McDonald’s Co-op of Metro St. Louis will host a fundraiser to highlight McDonald’s new 100% fresh beef Quarter Pounder and Signature Fresh Beef burgers. Each time a customer purchases a fresh beef burger this weekend, owner/operators will donate 25¢ to the newly remodeled Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. Louis Children’s Hospital near the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Craig Moeller from KSDK/Channel 5 is helping promote the event and if you can you can donate as well. All you have to do is drop your change into the Ronald McDonald House Charities donation box that is located in each restaurant.

Small Change. Big Difference

Here in the St. Louis metropolitan region, all of the 156 McDonald’s are locally owned by business people who care about the community and the lives of their customers and employees. That’s why McDonald’s owner/operators support numerous nonprofits, particularly Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis.

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“Small Change. Big Difference” will help pay for the Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. Louis Children’s Hospital near the Neonatal Intensive Care unit that is currently being remodeled. It was  ten-years-old and needed upgrading. St. Louis has four Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, which last year alone served more than 12,000 families at no charge and saw more than 60,000 visits at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Mercy Children’s Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

Each family room offers an “oasis” within the hospital so families can access hot showers, laundry facilities, a small kitchen with complimentary snacks and coffee, TV, internet access, toys and games for siblings of ill children, and a quiet area – all free-of-charge and just steps away from their child’s hospital room. These rooms are especially important to the St. Louis community because they serve our local families.

Giveaway!!!

But St. Louis Dad, didn’t you say “giveaway”? That I did, and let’s get into that. For reading my pitch above about supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities I want to offer up some gift cards and other cool prizes.

First up is if you see me out and about, just come up and say “hi” and I will hook you up with a coupon for a free Quarter Pounder, Happy Meal, French Fries, or GoGurt (while supplies last). That’s it, just say “hi”.

The second giveaway is just as easy, all you have to do is comment below with your favorite memory from McDonald’s. I will then collect all of the comments and randomly select four winners to receive a $20 McDonald’s Gift Card! 

The final giveaway will be a surprise mini Happy Meal box with a couple really cool prizes inside! I will select my favorite comment from those submitted for the final giveaway! So share your stories!

All winners will be selected and contacted on Monday June 18th, 2018. Winners will have 24 hours to respond.

McDonald’s provided St. Louis Dad with the coupons, gift cards, and other prizes for the giveaway. Don’t forget to comment for your chance to win!

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FREE “INCREDIBLES 2” FAMILY PARTIES

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On June 16-17 from 10 a.m. to noon, celebrate the opening of “Incredibles 2” at participating Marcus Theatres’ and Marcus Wehrenberg Theatres’ locations! Dress like your favorite superhero (no masks or face coverings, please) for a variety of games and crafts, including make-your-own superhero mask* and coloring stations, plus complimentary snacks. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the movie, with admission sold separately. Visit MarcusTheatres.com for a list of participating locations and showtimes:http://www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/family-friendly-films/free-incredibles-2-party.

*Although masks are not allowed in the theatre per Marcus Theatres’ admittance policy, participants will be able to make a superhero mask as part of this activity.

Kids Dream Summer Film Series Presented by American Family Insurance, Value Programs and Kids Parties Provide Options All Season Long

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OVERVIEW:

With summer break in session and blockbuster season in full swing, Marcus Theatres® and Marcus Wehrenberg Theatres are turning up the heat at the box office with a variety of family-friendly offerings including value programs, free family parties and the highly anticipated Kids Dream Summer Film Series.

VALUE PROGRAMS:

See this summer’s hottest blockbusters on the big screen, without breaking the bank:

  • Movie Tuesdays: At all locations, see any movie for just $5 every Tuesday. Plus, Magical Movie Rewards (MMR) members receive free complimentary-size popcorn.
  • Student Thursdays: At participating locations, students and faculty can show their ID to see any movie for $6. They can also receive free complimentary-size popcorn.
  • Young at Heart®: At all locations, seniors ages 60 and up can catch any movie for $6 every Friday before 5:30 p.m.
  • Early Bird Movies: At participating locations, early risers can see any movie for $6 before 11 a.m.

With the exception of Movie Tuesdays, an additional charge for 3D, 4DX, SuperScreen DLX®UltraScreen DLX® and IMAX® applies. Visit MarcusTheatres.com for a list of participating locations: http://www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/value-pricing/super-saver-.

There’s no better way to escape the heat than the Kids Dream Summer Film Series presented by American Family Insurance! Between June 24 and August 29, moviegoers can see family-favorite films on the big screen at participating Marcus Theatres’ and Marcus Wehrenberg Theatres’ locations on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. — plus Saturdays in August.
Admission for all showtimes is just $3. Attendees can also enjoy concessions specials, including popcorn and fountain drinks for $2.75 each. Titles, dates and showtimes are subject to change. All titles will be shown in standard 2D only and rated PG in accordance with standard MPAA guidelines.

While the Kids Dream Summer Film Series has a cost of admission, guests can visit their American Family Insurance agent or the series’ website for free tickets courtesy of American Family Insurance. Visit MarcusTheatres.com for more information, showtimes and free tickets: www.marcustheatres.com/kidsdream. The film schedule and participating locations follow.

KIDS DREAM SCHEDULE:

June 24, 25 and 27: “Ferdinand” – Rated PG

After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure.

July 1, 2 and 4: “Wonder” – Rated PG

Based on the New York Times bestseller, “Wonder” tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy born with facial differences who enters mainstream school for the first time.

July 8, 9 and 11: “Trolls” – Rated PG

After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the curmudgeonly Branch set off on a journey full of adventure and mishaps to rescue her friends.

July 15, 16 and 18: “The Lego Ninjago Movie”– Rated PG

Shunned by everyone for being the son of an evil warlord, a teenager seeks to defeat his father with the help of his fellow ninjas.

July 22, 23 and 25: “Paddington 2” – Rated PG
Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.

July 29, 30 and August 1: “Early Man” – Rated PG
A cave man named Dug, his sidekick Hognob and the rest of their tribe face a grave threat to their simple existence when Lord Nooth plans to take over their land and turn it into a giant mine.

“Despicable Me 3:” August 4, 5, 6 and 8 – Rated PG

Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist.

“My Little Pony: The Movie:” August 11, 12, 13 and 15 – Rated PG

When a dark force threatens Ponyville, the Mane 6 embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to save their home.

“Peter Rabbit:” August 18, 19, 20 and 22 – Rated PG

Peter Rabbit enjoys spending his days in Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden. When one of McGregor’s relatives suddenly moves in, he discovers a family of new rabbits in his home and a battle of wits ensues.

“Sherlock Gnomes:” August 25, 26, 27 and 29 – Rated PG

After a string of garden gnome disappearances in London, Gnomeo and Juliet look to legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes to solve the case of their missing friends and family.