Thanks to TL and giving 30 gems to play Candy Blast Mania World Games I bought my way past the Three Lessons for Ivy. As I said before, having two quests needing the same item was just plain crazy IMO. I don't mind long term quests but I like being able to have something else to do where I'm making noticeable progress. I'm moving right along now with What's Your Price and About Time. Even though glimmer fragments are still dropping far and few between for me I'm crafting a flower every now and then for Sister Sister too. I might actually finish that one by Christmas.
Good luck everyone!