Why not just exclude the one sister from the sibling gift draw? She doesn't seem to value the tradition anyway, so I am sure she wouldn't mind.

I have raised my kids on my own for many years, and there have been many times that I could barely afford to buy them enough. My sisters and I used to buy for each other . . . and husbands . . . and kids . . . but I opted out about 5 yrs ago mostly because I couldn't afford it. Besides that though, they both have plenty of money to buy whatever they want for themselves, and it was very tiring for me to go out shopping for something specific (and ON SALE!). Working full-time, raising two kids, all with MS . . . that was more then enough for me. I do still buy for the kids though, even my 30 yr old neice.

Of course that means that I don't get any gifts from them either, but that is ok by me. All that has ever really mattered to me is that the kids enjoy the festivities and I am quite used to not getting anything for any occasion anyway.

I think it is wonderful that your daughter took your husband out to get something. I hope it is something you really enjoy.

Cherie