Okay, let's try something different. There are enough fun (and funny) readers of this blog by now where we can run our first contest. HereComesTheContest. HereComesTheFreeStuff!

Before we get started on the rules of the game - let me first say something: I have the coolest in-laws ever. So don't even try it. They are warm, generous, patient, funny and mellow. The hours I've spent sipping wine and playing cards with them are among my all-time favorite memories. So if you send in anything saying "My In-Laws are cooler than yours"...well, just try it. You'll see what happens. Dare you.

This is what I'm proposing. Totally anonymously, of course, I want you all to send me in a lot of stories. I want stories of why you love your soon-to-be in-laws. And I want stories of the nightmare family you're about to legally link yourself to. Forever and ever. Our wedding experts will act as judges and vote for the Best In-Laws, and the Worst.

The winners of the best and worst stories will get a $50 gift card to the store of their choice. Put it towards your wardrobe, put it towards your wedding, hell - put it towards a year's supply of ear plugs so that you can block out your mother-in-law's political opinions. Totally your call. And like I said - totally anonymous.

So do it! First register on our fun little message board (Only qualification of the contest and yes, it's free.) Then email me your story to jayne@herecomestheblog.com. Put "InLaws" somewhere in the subject line and we're off the races. You have until July 31st. Start typing...