So, if you have a niece, nephew, or child in your life, give them a personalized sofa chair emblazoned with their own name. When you need a thoughtful, personalized gift, but you’re short on time?

However, consider a purchased gift if a homemade option does not fit into your lifestyle or time constraints. Record a sweet personalized message of up to 20 seconds for your niece. The plush pets ...

DEAR ANNIE: Each year, I send my sister’s three adult children gifts. The youngest does not thank me unless prompted. My two questions are: Isn’t this rude? And should I cease sending her a gift?