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Jeanne Muchnick

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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

Jeanne Muchnick's Contributions

Business

Outdoor Traders Says Goodbye To Greenwich With Big Sale GREENWICH, Conn. -- Grab your shopping bags. After 27 years of serving Greenwich and the surrounding area, Outdoor Traders is closing its doors. But it's not going out without a bang. Owners Dick and Jean Hoyt have kicked off their retirement by holding a huge sale with all items up to 60 percent off in their Greenwich store. That includes skis, snowboards, ski accessories, camping and hiking gear, outerwear, footwear, sportswear, boots and more from leading brands such as North Face, Patagonia, Sorel, Merrell, Atomic, Solomon, Bogner and Kjus. Even the store fixtures, furniture and equip…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/08/2017

Lifestyle

What's It Like As A Mom Of Eight? Pearl River Native Dishes On New Blog PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- She's known as the daughter of Mario Perillo, founder of Perillo Tours -- surely you've seen the commercials over the years (they now star her brother, Steve) -- but in reality, Linda Perillo Zazzali, who grew up in Pearl River, would rather be known for her honest, from the hip advice. Trained as a writer -- she was a journalism major in college -- the mom of eight ages four to 21, blogs at "The Real Hip Mom" on everything from travel to fashion, makeup, cooking, and parenting. "I can't do math, taxes, or handle finances, but I can write," said the …

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/07/2017

Events

Fairfield's Saltwater Boutique Toasts Mother's Day Early — With Beer FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Saltwater is celebrating its first Mother's Day with a call out to dads. Jake Sokol and Brad McBrair, the husbands of owners Jessica Sokol and Sarah McBrair, will be on hand Sunday, May 7, for a special shopping event -- with beer from Aspetuck Brew Lab. The promotion, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will send 10 percent of its proceeds to The Cancer Couch Foundation, a local charity geared toward metastatic breast cancer. The store features a host of gifts for moms and children, including jewelry, tunics, baby books, beach sheets and more. Go HERE for earlier Daily Voice sto…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/07/2017

Neighbors

Norwalk Native Lands Role On 'The Young and The Restless' NORWALK, Conn. -- Don't be surprised if you recognize a familiar face when you tune into "The Young and The Restless." Daniel Hall, who grew up in Norwalk and Westport, was recently cast as Scotty Grainger in the popular Emmy Award-winning soap opera. His character was first introduced to audiences in 2005, played by actor Blair Redford, but after about six episodes Grainer was sent to boarding school. Now, he returns as a journalist who recently endured “traumatic events” before coming back home. (Cue the dramatic soap opera music.) In real life Hall, after attending Staples Hi…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/07/2017

Lifestyle

Chappaqua Jeweler Turns Kids' Doodles Into Necklaces, Bracelets CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Mother's Day is one of the busiest times of year for Auburn Jewelry and this year the four-year-old Chappaqua-based company is offering something new. Written Line is all about taking kid's doodles and/or writing and making them into wearable jewels. Owner and Designer Samantha Levine, a Greeley grad who went to law school but found her passion was more in creating jewelry -- hand cuts each design out of sterling silver using her jeweler's saw. Parents can choose one of 18 colors for the background as well as opt for a pendant, bracelet, charm, cufflink or keychain. No t…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2017

Lifestyle

What's The Best Brew? Beer Garden In Stamford Taking Requests For Lineup STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Beer Garden in Shippan Landing is gearing up for its May 18th opening by asking fans to help select the beer lineup. Make your comments known HERE; the winning beer will go on tap, keeping in mind there are some variations they can't sell (i.e. Heady Topper because they don't distribute/sell to Connecticut). The Beer Garden, known for its special events, will also be releasing its summer lineup soon. For details, go to their Facebook HERE or Instagram @TheBeerGardenS.

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2017

Lifestyle

Wilton, New Canaan Siblings Hiking Grand Canyon To Help Mom Fight Cancer WILTON, Conn. — Siblings Bernadette Hess and Colin Coogan are moving mountains this week by hiking the Grand Canyon to raise funds and awareness for the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Team For Cures. Training for this event was a big challenge, the two siblings said on their Facebook page -- Hess lives in Wilton; Coogan from New Canaan -- but nothing compares to the challenges faced by patients with multiple myeloma, including their mother. "We are hiking for our mom who is an inspiration to our family because she greets each day with a positive attitude and…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2017

Neighbors

Katonah's Martha Stewart Plans Launch Of New QVC Clothing & Skincare Line KATONAH, N.Y. --- Martha Stewart has a new line to her name. The Katonah resident is launching a host of clothing and skincare products on QVC, which will be unveiled in the second half of this year. Stewart’s brand, Sequential Brands Group, has made a multi-year agreement with the retail shopping giant for skincare, fashion apparel and food and beverage lines. “Our brand has always been devoted to teaching and inspiring people to live more beautiful, more functional and more meaningful lives and our products provide solutions to do just that,” said Stewart in a QVC press release. “I am t…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/05/2017

Lifestyle

Say Olé: Bergen Raises A (Margarita) Glass To Cinco De Mayo BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Spice up your fiesta, Bergen County. It's Cinco de Mayo -- a day filled with tacos, tequila, and deals. Here's a sampling of what you'll find around town. Feel free to add your own to our Facebook page or better yet, send a photo and show us where you end up going. Blue Moon Mexican Cafe, Englewood, Wyckoff and Woodcliff Lake: Enjoy an authentic Mexican fiesta starting at 3 p.m. with a live DJ, drink specials --including $3 coronas and $5 margaritas -- and giveaways. Join the Party: 23 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, (201 541-0600; 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, (201) 891-1…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/05/2017

Events

Say Olé: Fairfield Celebrates Cinco De Mayo FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Spice up your fiesta, Fairfield County. It's Cinco de Mayo -- a day filled with tacos, tequila, and deals. Here's a sampling of what you'll find around town. Feel free to add your own to our Facebook page or better yet, send a photo and show us where you end up going. Bartaco, Westport, Stamford: Bartaco is launching its tenth #bartacosecret -- the crispy soft-shell crab taco -- the better to go with your frosty margarita. At Westport from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be a face painter and, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., live music and a DJ (Acoustic Mafia). From 8:30 p.m. to 11…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/05/2017

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