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Fresh Starts Registry 1/8/23 Fresh Starts Registry 1/8/23

How to Start Fresh in the New Year After a Breakup

How can you start fresh after a breakup? Here at Fresh Starts, we believe that the “new year” can be anytime of the year - a new year simply begins when you make a brave decision, and sometimes that brave decision includes ending a relationship. So, how can you start fresh after a breakup? We asked some of the amazing Fresh Starts Experts for their insight, and here’s what they had to say.

Olivia Howell 12/13/21 Olivia Howell 12/13/21

Just Hold On: How a Balloon Became My North Star

When we’re going through major life changes, we often look to the oddest things to keep us hanging on. For me, it was a balloon, but for others it could be an animal, a recipe, a plant, a piece of clothing. Whatever it is - when you are going through a change, when you’re low - find your North Star and just hold on.

Olivia Howell 11/19/21 Olivia Howell 11/19/21

5 Holiday Gifts for Your Broken Hearted Friend

Did you know December 11th is the most common day of the year for couples to break up? It's true - the month of December is not a great one for couples, in fact, it's the most common month for breakups! So...what does this mean for the holiday season? It means you may have a lot of broken-hearted friends on your holiday shopping list this year. What do you gift to someone who just had their heart broken? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Check out our 5 gift ideas for the broken-hearted person in your life.

Olivia Howell 10/4/21 Olivia Howell 10/4/21

5 Essential Bedroom + Bathroom Items for Your Fresh Start

We rounded up 5 essential bedroom and bathroom must-haves for your Fresh Start. Whether it's post-divorce, breakup, coming out, moving on, or simply a new life journey.

Olivia Howell 9/26/21 Olivia Howell 9/26/21

Learning to Love Music After a Breakup (or how I fell back in love with bluegrass music again)

What happens to the soundtrack of your life when you breakup or divorce the person you shared it with? Here’s Olivia’s story of finding her way back to bluegrass music and why we believe music is a part of your healing process.