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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If she were bio I'd have DH say something to her but IIWY I'd say it myself. Give her alternatives to tangible presents (memberships, subscriptions, etc.) Tell her your kids can get overwhelmed when given a lot and you and DH want to teacher them to appreciate each thing, no matter how simple it may seem.

And if she starts up about the teams say "You know we were talking about it and our house supports both schools, teams. So we're not going to be competitive anymore, we don't like setting up that dynamic."

Repeat as much as you need to.

Does she have kids of her own?[/quote]

My MIL is a little like this and there is no way she would give my kids "tangible" or experiential presents - it has to be something wrapped, and big, so that she can take full credit and she can show off what she bought for them. Any attempts I have ever made to suggest she pays for classes or something's goes over like a fart in church.

I feel your pain, OP.[/quote]

pp here. OK, I can see that. I was offering a suggestion to OP, but it may not work.

I also feel your pain, OP.[/quote]

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