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 UPDATE 12/16/08: This sweepstakes has now ended.  Thank you all for your interest in this promotion.

What was your worst gift ever?
BlogHer has joined up with eBillme
to launch a sweepstakes where you can share stories about the worst gifts you’ve ever given (or received).

Share your story in the comments area below and you could win a $500 gift card from eBillme! The sweepstakes will run through December 15 with the winner picked at random.

Sample entries:

     “My husband gave me a garbage bag holder for Valentine’s Day. Yes. A garbage bag holder.   For Valentine’s Day.” Lesley

    “My sister gave me a digital scale. I think she was trying to tell me something. I haven’t talked to her since.” Linda

Enter now!

Gifts that shock
Does he cringe when he opens presents from you? Is there a pile of ties 2 feet tall in his closet? Or is it you doing the cringing because he did his Christmas shopping at the 7-eleven?

Replace Gifts that shock with Gifts that rock:
eBillme’s founders were tired of terrible gifts so they hired Jane to go out and find the best gifts for the holidays. Jane knows what everyone really wants and where to get it. Save time and save money with Jane’s picks.

What is eBillme?
eBillme is a way to pay cash online. Instead of getting further into debt with your credit cards, you can choose to use eBillme for any of Jane’s picks. Most eBillme stores have extra discounts for customers who use eBillme – so you can save even more money – all while better managing your finances. With the economy in such turmoil, it makes sense to keep better track of your money this holiday season.

Where can I use eBillme?
Shop online and pay cash using eBillme at many online retailers including: Buy.com, TigerDirect, Crutchfield, etronics, ToolKing, LuggagePoint or Cymax Stores.

What did BlogHer’s think?
We asked a couple of BlogHer’s to check out the eBillme site and share their impressions with you. Here’s what they had to say:

Kacie from Sense to Save

With Christmas less than two months away, now is the perfect time to get started on your holiday shopping. With some advance planning, you'll be able to hunt down great deals without blowing your budget.

To maximize your shopping experience, you'll want to make a few lists.

First, establish a spending budget and stick to it. Next, write down the names of everyone you want to bless with a gift. This might include your immediate and extended family, close friends, neighbors, children's teachers, service workers, "secret Santa" recipients and more.

Most likely, you'll have at least a handful of hard-to-shop-for people on your list. Whether you're shopping for a "gadget geek," "audiophile," "handyman," or someone in-between, eBillmeTM has compiled a top-10 list of gift suggestions for guys.

My handyman father might appreciate the drill and circular saw from DeWalt. And my video game-lovin' husband might get a kick out of the WiiFit. The site has eight other ideas the men on your list are likely to enjoy. Items on this list range in price from $39.99 to $521.

eBillme also has 10 gift ideas for the ladies in your life. As a mom-to-be, I know I'd appreciate the Kodak Digital Picture Frame or a classic rocking chair from Cymax.

The list has suggestions for shutter bugs, coffee fanatics, jet-setters and more. Products listed here range in price from $87.99 to $277.87.

When you shop using eBillme, you'll have the advantage of paying for your purchases without exposing your credit or debit card numbers at checkout. Simply pay through the online bill-pay section of your bank. Click here to learn more about shopping with eBillme.

What's more - eBillme offers discounts for many online retailers.

For new eBillme customers, be sure to fill out this rebate form to get $25 back on your purchase of $100 or more. This offer is good through January 15, 2009.

Finally, you can shop knowing you're covered by eBillme's buyer protection program. This means you'll have a best price guarantee, satisfaction guarantee, and fraud and shipping protection.

You'll not only save time and money, but you'll have the added security of knowing your banking information is safe and you're getting a great deal.

Crystal from Boobs, Injuries and Dr. Pepper

One would think that the first few Christmas holidays with your new husband would be a gift-giving cinch. Since the romance of new love is still in the air, you should exchange things that have meaning and effort, like a heart made out of your belly-button lint. He would present you with the roadkill he had framed because it looks just like your favorite singer and the two of you would kiss and angels would sit on your head and sing.

Wrong. In my house, gift giving is an Olympic sport. If I give my husband a set of drums, he buys me Joey Jordison. If he gives me a picture frame, I buy him those fake people that come in the picture.

Additionally, he has everything. I imagined that as a bachelor, he would have the necessities...an empty pizza box in the fridge, a jar of mustard and some mismatched socks. When I moved and tried to find a place to store things, I started with the carport closets. I carefully opened one and the whole house fell over on me. Looking around in horror, I found myself buried beneath car parts, gadgets, fishing poles, Matchbox cars, collectible Coke paraphernalia, Nascar items, camping gear and every single tool ever made in the history of tools. Trying to buy him something for Christmas usually meant just asking him what he didn't have. The first year, that ended up being a Brita water filter. Who says romance is dead? It's not, but it is cleaner and better tasting!

eBillmeTM has taken the guesswork out of shopping for the pack rat with their compilation of the top 10 Christmas gifts for him and her. They have separated each item by personality trait (i.e., for the Sentimental, for the Gadget Geek, etc) and with one click of a button, you can purchase said item and have it sent to your home. There is also a rating of the product as reviewed by consumers and you have the option to pay "cash" without exposing your debit information. With identity theft the fastest growing cyber crime in the US, this option is invaluable.

The men's selections are perfect, in my estimation. The gifts range from gadgets to tools and back to games and even a poker table. I was able to find several things that were perfect for my husband. I wasn't so impressed with the ladies gifts, but only because they don't suit my personality. I don't cook, drink coffee, wear jewelry or most of the other things that women do. I guess I can always go shopping in the carport closet.

This sweepstakes runs from November 10, 2008 to December 15, 2008 and is
only open to individuals who, at the time of entry deadline, are legal
residents of the United States and are 18 years or older; one entry per
person and per email address. Please be sure that your email address is
up-to-date in your BlogHer profile so that we can contact you if you
win! Click here to read the official rules.

Now tell us, What was your worst gift ever? Share your story below and you could a $500 gift card from eBillme!