Spooky Meets Spunk

Written by Kelci

Editor’s note: This post will continue to evolve as I do.

Hello to the Halloween die-hards, the fall festival roamers, the leaf collectors, and the cozy-on-the-couch crew. However you show up this season, I'm glad you’re here.

Because not every Halloween has to be black cats, roaming vampires, and haunted houses. Sometime’s its the pop of color, honoring tradition, and just enough weird to keep things fun. This year, I’m mixing a little spunk into the spooky.

How so, you may ask? I’m giving away a little something this Halloween. While originally the intention was to give away a Halloween-themed piece, I decided to switch around my giveaway pieces. So, that the lucky individual who won from the mid-October giveaway would receive the spooky piece before Halloween. That means for this giveaway, it’ll be a colorful and fun birthday piece. One that allowed me to be weird, loud, playful, and unapologetically expressive. It is Halloween after all.

And rather than keep this piece tucked away, I figured, why not share the energy? Let’s turn playful detour into a celebration. So yes, there’s another giveaway… but this time with a little twist.

Giveaway Time

This time, I’m keeping it super simple and changing up the rules a bit:

To enter the Spooky Meets Spunk giveaway:

That’s it. No tagging, no sharing (unless you want to). Just a little click and you’re in.

By liking the post, you’ll be entered into a raffle. The giveaway starts today, Friday, October 31st and ends Sunday, November 3rd at 11:59pm (CST).

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED.

**Note: This giveaway is currently open to residents of the U.S. and its territories only.

To be honest, Halloween’s never been my favorite holiday. I don’t have standout costume stories or epic trick-or-treating tales. But what I do love are all the little honorary traditions that lead up to it. The quiet rituals that signal fall is in full swing.

Like raking leaves just to jump into the pile. Snapping photos of colorful trees mid-fall. Sipping warm cider. Picking pumpkins and apples. Carving a jack-o-latern even if it turns out lopsided. Eating taffy apples and pumpkin pie without apology. Whether you made your costume or buy one off the rack, it’s all part of the season.

And while I might be caught up in the chaos of the Around the World journey right now, why not take a minute to share a little slice of American fall culture?

Wherever you may be in the world right now, I hope you’re soaking in this season.

Wishing you a spooky (or just cozy) weekend ahead.

As a signature of my blog, I’d like to end this post with a suggestion to “Pass on kindness.” There’s no time like the present to Inspire Those Who Inspire You. Acts of kindness, no matter how big or small, can have a direct, positive impact on someone else. Go out there today and change someone’s life for the better!

***These are my personal opinions and may not be those of my employer.***

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Kelci

Hi, I’m the creative mind behind Inspire Those Who Inspire You!

I’m a curious soul with a love for creativity, meaningful moments, and life’s little adventures.

I’ve always enjoyed taking in the world around me, noticing the little (often forgotten) details, and learning something new along the way. I’m fascinated by different cultures, countries, and the people who make each place unique. There’s so much to discover beyond our own little corners of the world, and I hope to experience as much of it as I can.

I’m happiest when I’m doing a little bit of everything. Give me an early morning sunrise, a good swim, a peaceful walk-through nature, or an interesting mystery novel, and I’m pretty content. I love a productive day, appreciate a good cup of coffee, and have a soft spot for animals, especially penguins, frogs, turtles, and a growing list of other fascinating creatures.

I also enjoy finding humor in life’s unexpected moments, especially the ones that don’t go quite as planned. Some of my blond moments have turned into hilarious moments because sometimes all you can do is laugh, and I certainly have plenty of opportunities to do that!

When it comes to creativity, I love experimenting and seeing where an idea takes me. Whether I’m writing, taking photographs, or creating colorful abstract artwork, I enjoy the freedom to explore without worrying about how something is supposed to turn out. Sometimes there’s a story or deeper meaning behind what I create, and other times I simply enjoy the process.

Over the years, I’ve learned to take life a little less seriously, appreciate my individuality, and understand that kindness and personal boundaries can coexist. Being considerate of others matters to me, but so does treating myself with that same respect.

I value genuine connections, curiosity, kindness, and the little things that make each of us unique. One of the things I appreciate most about people is how differently we experience the world. Our interests, experiences, and perspectives all contribute to who we are, and I find that fascinating.

I tend to keep certain parts of my life personal, but this little corner of the internet gives me a place to share some of my interests, experiences, and creativity with others.

All in all, I’m glad you found your way here!

http://www.inspirethose.com
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