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Welcome to Fresh Start Sticks
After years of imagining a different kind of life, we chose to take the leap — not a holiday, not a break, but a real reset. We stepped away from the familiar and began building a slower, more intentional life as a family, guided by the belief that there is another way to live.
There’s no perfect plan here. No filters, no scripts, no pretending it’s easy. Just real family life, lived honestly. From big decisions and uncomfortable transitions to small wins, routines, and moments of clarity, every part of the journey is shared as it happens.
Fresh Start Sticks isn’t about escaping life — it’s about choosing it deliberately. It’s about starting over with purpose, prioritising relationships, health, and presence, and learning how to build a life that feels aligned rather than rushed. Whether you’re curious about moving abroad, slow living, raising kids differently, or simply questioning the path you’re on, you’re in the right place.
Through weekly YouTube episodes, articles, and practical resources, we document our journey in real time — sharing honest reflections, lessons learned, and useful information for families considering their own fresh start. This isn’t advice from experts; it’s lived experience, shared openly so you don’t feel alone in wanting more.
Fresh Start Sticks is more than content — it’s a growing library of insight, encouragement, and proof that change is possible.
Welcome to your fresh start — your journey begins here.
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Every step taken, every lesson learned, and every new chapter of Fresh Start Sticks is powered by the community around it. Your support — whether it’s a coffee, sharing our work, or joining us along the way — helps fund the time, tools, and energy needed to keep creating honest, meaningful content.
This isn’t just about changing location — it’s about building a life with intention, nurturing relationships, and showing what’s possible when you choose a different path.
Every supporter, no matter how small, becomes part of the Fresh Start Sticks story.
Thank you for making this journey possible — the best is still ahead.
About Us
Hi, we’re Chris and Elaine, parents to Omarion, Eva, and Vanessa — a family originally from the UK, with Jamaican heritage, choosing a different way of life.
Fresh Start Sticks was born from a shared desire to slow down, reconnect as a family, and live with more intention. Like many families, we reached a point where the pace of life no longer felt aligned with what mattered most. We wanted more presence, more nature, and more time together — not someday, but now.
We bring our full selves into this space — our experiences, our culture, and our belief that a meaningful life doesn’t require perfection, only intention and courage.
Thanks for being here.
This is our fresh start — and maybe the beginning of yours too.
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Why Bulgaria?
Imagine waking up to quieter mornings, open space, and a slower rhythm of life — a place where time stretches, nature is close, and days feel more intentional. Fresh Start Sticks is about choosing that different pace, where family, presence, and simplicity take centre stage.
Starting fresh isn’t just about changing where you live. It’s about reshaping how you live. It’s about building deeper connections, creating routines that support well-being, and rediscovering joy in the everyday — shared meals, time outdoors, meaningful work, and moments of stillness that modern life often crowds out.
Through real experience and honest storytelling, Fresh Start Sticks explores what it truly means to step away from the expected path and design a life that feels aligned. From navigating change as a family to embracing slower living and intentional choices, this is a space for learning, reflection, and encouragement.
If you’re searching for a simpler, richer, and more fulfilling way of life — not perfect, but purposeful — Fresh Start Sticks invites you to begin your journey here.
