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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's ok to let her know that if she doesn't pay her name will not be on the card.  Trick is to downplay when your parents mention it (if they do).  "Mary did not want to participate in this group gift.  We just assumed she had something else planned."

Then continue to invite her to participate in group gift with a deadline for paying.  No $ no inclusion.  Rinse and repeat.

Sounds super annoying. [/quote]

I guarantee you most parents care more about their kids getting along than they do about a gift. There is too much focus here on getting your money. Drop the gift. Things turn too petty and it is just a material item. Just because OP thinks she is not financially stressed does not make it true. I had an Uncle who made a lot of money and his wife spent them into debt. My parents both grew up with modest means and even though they did very well financially it stressed them out to spend so they were very frugal even with gifts, but not with love.

LOVE and HARMONY are more important than $$$$$$ and gifts. It is NOT a gift to your parents if they think there is drama, exclusion and/or resentment. Remove the financial factor and focus on relationships and peace.[/quote]

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