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Tamara L. Waters is a freelance writing living in southern Illinois. Besides Helium, she writes for Examiner, Associated Content, Bukisa, Demand Studios, EduBooks and eHow. She is also a Category Editor at Associated Content and has been published on womansday.com.

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Homemade Halloween costumes: 1 of 15
Every little girl dreams of what she will wear on Halloween. Well, maybe not EVERY little girl, but this little girl certainly loved Halloween and planning out her costume every year. Some years I had store bought costumes and some years there were homemade ones, but the one costume I remember the best was when I was in third... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat toys: What are the best cat toys?: 2 of 18
Store-bought cat toys can be a wasted expense after you've paid for them, then Fluffy loses interest or loses the toys. Save yourself some pennies and headaches by simply taking a look around the house for items to use for a cat toy that is sure to please even the most finicky of felines. Simple cat toys: Pipe Cleaners My i... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A Halloween fantasy: 2 of 15
She blinked slowly in the darkness - confusion hanging heavily upon her mind. What had awakened her from the deep and dreaming sleep she'd been enjoying? She thought about the dream she'd been having and smiled into the darkness with a desire to snuggle back into the fantasy and forgetfulness. A noise from outside jarred the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Best Halloween songs for an adult party: 1 of 5
Halloween is here and if you are planning a party for adults, you need to set the mood with the tunes you choose. There are plenty of haunting songs available that will put partygoers into a creepy and gruesome mood. The key is choosing songs that give a sense of doom, dread, darkness and fright, with maybe a little fun mixed... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Easy Halloween projects for kids: 2 of 9
When it comes to crafts, quick and easy are always a hit. Here is an easy and simple Halloween craft that is fun to make and is a big hit with the kids. Add a few spiders to your Halloween decor with some fun handprint spiders. This project is very easy and you probably already have everything you need around the house. If no... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Frugality: Not a new concept: 2 of 8
Cheap? Who are you calling cheap? There was a time when the words frugal and cheap were considered insults or dirty words. This is not the case anymore - now that a recession has hit home and brought with it a renewed interest in the tightwad ways of our grandparents. Being called cheap, thrifty, frugal or a tightwad is now a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Homemade Halloween craft projects for kids: 1 of 4
When Halloween rolls around, every kid knows the most important item to have - after the costume - is the treat bag. Not just any bag will do, though. It must be a special trick-or-treat bag. Sure, it's easier - and sometimes costly - to walk into a local store and buy a trick-or-treat bag, but it's a whole lot more fun to ma... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Halloween party food ideas for kids: 2 of 7
Kids love Halloween and one of the things they love most about it is all the candy and junk food. Parents, on the other hand, aren't as crazy about the sugary treats that come along with Halloween.So how can you throw a fun Halloween party with healthier snacks?Here are a few suggestions for some fun and not-so-junky snacks. ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Best Halloween songs for a kid's party: 2 of 7
Kids generally love a Halloween party no matter what the decorations, food, activities and music are. Go that extra mile and add a background soundtrack that is sure to provide fun and frights at the same time. Choose a mixture of instrumentals and lyrical songs that will gets kids into a creepy and goofy mood while ensuring ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Was the Illinois Senate correct in defeating a bill that would have made primary elections open (not requiring voters to declare a party) in Illinois?: 3 of 7
The Illinois State Senate blew a chance to better serve the people of Illinois when they recently failed to pass a bill that would have changed the primary election voting system. Currently, Illinois voters must declare a political party and vote along party lines in primary elections. Voter turnout in Illinois primary electi... More..