As the founders of Marraccini Chronicles and College Nesters™, we create content that resonates with empty nesters, parents of college students, and adults over 45. We partner with brands to deliver thoughtful, midlife lifestyle collaborations.
After nearly two decades running a successful business together, we understand professional partnerships, deliverables, and results. We bring that same professionalism to our content collaborations—combined with authentic storytelling that makes your brand’s message resonate with our community.
Our engaged audience values authenticity and humor, making your brand’s message resonate in a meaningful way. We’ve built a primarily U.S. based audience of parents and midlife consumers with strong purchasing influence. We carefully select partnerships that align with our content and our audience, ensuring every collaboration feels genuine and impactful.
Collaborations We’re Proud of
@shelleyhess_
"This is Us. 💯"
@karonaldson
"Wow!!!! I’m not alone!!!"
@stephanie.nichols.burley
"Love this. So relatable. Been in this season consistently since 2018, and looking at another 4 years of it. It's the best and the worst all mixed together. Wouldn't change it for the world. 😂"
@rthakey16
"Love this! 3 college age with 2 in college, 1 in trade school and the 4th a junior in high school. Thank you for creating this page!"
@erienickel1
"Love this! We are a blended family of 9! College Nester is the perfect definition of our life! Excited to follow your posts & find comfort in shared experiences❤️"
@kwdonato
"Love the “College Nester” phrase!"
@kristavannest
"We are at an interesting point in the College Nester season. House rules, expectations, routines, etc. all lives in a clumsy system. Looking forward to humor and collaboration with others doing this weird dance too😂😍"
@marettititone
"So happy to have found you. We have one in college and a senior who will be graduating. Trying to figure out how to this next phase will go. It is sad, exciting and heartbreaking all at once."
@castlekristi
"You guys are helping me get through this awkward and sometimes sad phase of launching baby birds and rediscovering myself with laughter! 🙌"
@sammimentis
"🙌 love this! You hit the nail on the head with College Nesters 😊"