All About Pawnshops- the other oldest profession in the world

The other day a friend stopped by and we got to talking about how to raise a quick "K" - a thousand bucks, to be exact.

After exhausting all the conventional sources - family, fellow workers, old boyfriends/girlfriends - we decided the best place to go was the local pawnshop.

You're probably curling your lip right now, and muttering, "no way", but trust me when I tell you that the guy at the pawnshop will never judge you, grill you, or chastise you.

He'll low ball you, meet you somewhere in the middle, and ultimately give you your stuff back after you pay up.

Read on, my fellow poor people, and learn more...

The Top 10 Items Every Woman Should Have in Her Purse

In this troubled world of ours, isn't nice to know a lady can count on her purse to get her through a jam? Is this world news? Not exactly. Is it something light hearted to think about while you're trying to catch up on what's going on out there? You betcha!



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The Insider's Guide to Lincoln Square, Chicago

There's a neighborhood on the northside of Chicago that went from sleepy to chic in a matter of five years. Take a moment and read about cheap eats in Lincoln Square here...

Drinking Coffee Like a Pro

A cup of coffee is not just a cup of coffee any more. The choices available to you are astonishing, as are some of the prices. If you're about to plunk down five bucks for a cup of designer brew, shouldn't you know what you're talking about? Read on and learn what's in that thermos of yours, then go order a cup at your favorite coffee house!

Learn all about coffee here...

How To Make Lasagne Like An Italian

When it comes to party food, Lasagne al Forno - Baked Lasagna- simply can't be beat.

This recipe is a real show stopper, and definitely worth the effort. After years of refining my technique, I proudly offer you one of the best creations to ever come out of the kozmik kitchen! Get your grocery list out and start adding your ingredients, then start here...

Stocking Your Kitchen, Italian Style

Come on - let's stock that pantry of yours and cook something up.
Eating Italian style is all about being true to a way of life. Shopping fresh, in small quantities and using your imagination makes for great meals every day. When you have the right ingredients on hand, your kitchen becomes a place where you can learn, create and share. Read about cooking the Italian way here...

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