Marianna Pease

Marianna Pease is a divorced single mom by day and a writer by night. After going through a divorce while navigating the pandemic during new motherhood, she has written a book about her emotional healing in hopes to give back to others so they might have a guiding light or glimmer of hope (forthcoming). Follow her journey on instagram @heypandemicmom. Additionally, she runs the long-time vintage clothing store www.oonascollection.com. Visit her site www.marinnapease.com. She lives in Boston with her daughter.

The Druzy Rose boutique in Chelmsford (Boston clothing boutiques and shops owned and run by moms)

Favorite Mom-Owned Clothing Boutiques in Boston!

We all know the importance of shopping independent and local — and we especially love supporting woman-owned businesses in our communities. But even better than …

group of women doing yoga, fitness and exercise studios north of Boston

Favorite Fitness Studios North of Boston

Motherhood requires a lot of sacrifice. Be sure to take care of yourself by nurturing your body and soul in whatever ways you can! For …

child inside a backyard playhouse (backyard structure ideas for kids)

Think Beyond the Swing Set! 12 Fun Backyard Structures for Kids

One of the joys of moving to a home with outdoor space — especially when you have young children — is setting up the backyard …

Sweetgreen line (best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Boston)

Our Favorite Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Boston!

Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, experimenting with a more plant-based diet, or simply seeking out a delicious salad, grain bowl, smoothie, or açaí bowl, …

parent and child at the Dutch galleries at the MFA in Boston (visiting Boston art museums with kids, photo credit Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

Visiting Boston’s Art Museums — With Kids!

Boston is home to so many fantastic art museums. And they’re not just for grown-ups — why not introduce your children to art at a …

array of farm fresh produce (farm shares and CSAs North of Boston)

6 CSA Shares North of Boston for the Freshest Farm Produce!

Have you considered buying your produce from a local farm? Why not try a CSA?! This mom is never going back to grocery store produce …

mom and child hugging near Christmas tree (single parent holiday traditions)

20 Holiday Traditions for Single Parents to Try This Season

My first Christmas with my daughter was also my first Christmas as a single mother. A friend kindly suggested to me that despite the challenges …

paper heart cut in half — resources for moms during divorce

5 Resources for Moms During Divorce

Divorce is hard. Certainly harder than I ever imagined. And as a woman navigating new motherhood, the early days of the pandemic, and divorce at …

single mom walking with child for self-care

8 Tips for Stress Management and Self-Care for Single Moms

As a single mom by way of divorce, I can tell you that parenting solo is a daily marathon. I have a 3-year-old. I went …