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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

Lifestyle

Bergen County Rocks With Mom Night Out Options BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- 'Tis the season -- for craziness. Between gift-buying, cooking, cleaning and party-hopping, not to mention possible relative hosting, moms need a break. Often last on the list, why not bump yourself -- or someone you know (hint, hint husbands!) -- to number one this holiday with a night out sans kids and hubbies. What follows are some mom-approved venues. Got a favorite we missed? Feel free to share it. Axia Taverna, Tenafly: Share small plates or dive into a larger portions and feel transported to a bit of Greece. This lively restaurant also features live music Tuesd…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/15/2015

Lifestyle

Pompton Lakes' Mr Sushi Vies For Top Spot In DVlicious Contest POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- Say Om ... as in omakase, the Japanese phrase that translates to "I'll leave it up to you.” Where once folks cringed at the thought of raw fish, now they crave it with Passaic County diners putting spicy salmon rolls and yellowtail scallion high on their list of “must haves.” We asked – and you answered – giving us three of your favorite sushi restaurants. Grab your chopsticks and read below; each eatery is being profiled this week with the winner announced at the end of the month. Mr Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 298 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes, (973) 831-4555 W…

by Daily Voice

12/15/2015

Lifestyle

Pink Sumo In Westport Vies For Top Honors In DVlicious Sushi Contest WESTPORT, Conn. -- Say Om ... as in omakase, the Japanese phrase that translates to "I'll leave it up to you.” Where once folks cringed at the thought of raw fish, now they crave it with Fairfield County diners putting spicy salmon rolls and yellowtail scallion high on their list of “must haves.” We asked – and you answered – giving us five of your favorite sushi restaurants. Grab your chopsticks and read below; each eatery is being profiled this week with the winner announced at the end of the month. Pink Sumo Sushi & Sake Café, 4 Church Ln,. Westport, (203) 557-8080 What Makes …

by Daily Voice

12/15/2015

Lifestyle

Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa, And He Lives In Bergen County RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- It's not easy catching up with Santa this time of year -- he's busy with his elves after all. Luckily, between toy-making and checking list his list for who's naughty and nice, Daily Voice caught up with him. Apparently, Santa has a couple addresses aside from the North Pole and one of them is Ridgefield Park where his website SantaNJ is based and where he lives most of the year (his other residences includeCork, Ireland and Leamington Spa, England, he said). Kris Kringle, as he likes to be called, makes personal visits at events, parties and individual homes in Ber…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/15/2015

Business

Rhinebeck's Waddle 'N Swaddle Focuses On Maternity, Baby, Community RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Kerry Lee Zeff still remembers the feeling she got walking into a maternity store in Boston 12 years ago. A prenatal massage therapist, the store was a combination maternity shop, wellness center and community center with events for new moms and babies. And though she didn't have kids yet, she knew when she did, this was the kind of place she wanted to be able to offer a community. Fast forward to 2008 when, pregnant, she started researching opening a similar business and found Waddle 'n Swaddle in Poughkeepsie. She asked the owner if she'd be interested in opening a se…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/14/2015

Lifestyle

Add Flair To Your Holiday Makeup With Tips From Bergen County Expert ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Whether you’re hosting or attending, the next few weeks are sure to have at least one or two holiday parties in your future. And in our Instagraming/Facebook lives, that means looking your best. Whitney Diacono, the owner of the recently opened Bisous Beauty Bar in Englewood and a Hackensack resident offers the following tips: Go for a fresh, natural, dewy face but add some holiday flair. "For the eyes, I like to go with neutral shadows like browns, nudes, and creams," said Diacono. "For holiday sparkle, I love to add gold shimmer on the eyelids so that wh…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/14/2015

Lifestyle

Hito Japanese In Mount Kisco Vies For Top Spot In DVlicious Sushi Contest MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Say Om ... as in omakase, the Japanese phrase that translates to "I'll leave it up to you.” Where once folks cringed at the thought of raw fish, now they crave it with Westchester County diners putting spicy salmon rolls and yellowtail scallion high on their list of “must haves.” We asked – and you answered – giving us five of your favorite sushi restaurants. Grab your chopsticks and read below; each eatery is being profiled this week with the winner announced at the end of the month. HIto Japanese, 26 Main St, Mt Kisco, (914) 241-8488 What Makes It Good: Fresh s…

by Daily Voice

12/14/2015

Events

Add Your Event To The Daily Voice Calendar, Hackensack BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Do you want to tell our readers about your organization’s fundraiser? A sidewalk sale or holiday bazaar? You can add your event -- for free! -- to The Daily Voice's events calendar and let everyone know about it. Click "events" on the left hand side, then "post your event" in the middle of the page. You will then be prompted on what to add. Be sure to click the audience, the towns you want and add a photo. Contributions take 24 to 48 hours to be approved and are moderated by the Daily Voice staff. Any questions, reach out to Features Editor Jean…

by Daily Voice

12/13/2015

Business

North River Hops In Wappingers Brews Up Success In Small Batches WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- A Christmas present from 17- years ago led to the creation of North River Hops and Brewing in Wappingers Falls. According to Nicki Stabell, who co-owns the brewery with her husband and parents, her dad bought Brandin, her now-husband/then boyfriend his first home brew kit for Christmas, and the rest, more or less, is history. Though none had had any prior commercial brewing experience -- Brandin was in the audio visual business, Nicki was a laid off math teacher turned stay-at-home-mom, her dad, Kevin Fishetti, owns a construction business and mom, Felicia Fishett…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/11/2015

Business

Beacon's Reservoir & Wood Concentrates On Stories As Well As Products BEACON, N.Y. -- Looking for holiday gifts and need something a bit out of the ordinary? Reservoir & Wood in Beacon focuses on sustainable and made in the U.S. designers and craftsmen. "Our store is full of stories, not just products," explained Owner Erin Murphy. "On a timeless quest to find talented folks throughout the country, many of our craftsmen are not household names ... yet." As to what makes her two-year-old store successful Murphy said: "I think our customers love coming to the store to discover new brands and their stories just as much as we did sear…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/11/2015

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