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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

Two Brothers, A Mom, One Restaurant, Is Recipe For Success In Dobbs Ferry DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- For Matt and Joe Kay, opening a restaurant in the town they grew up was a no-brainer. Running it with their mom, Cathy, only sweetened the deal. "It just made sense to open a family business in our hometown," said Matt, who serves as executive chef of Dobbs Ferry-based Cedar Street Grill. "My brother and I were both working at restaurants at the time and we both thought we were ready to open our own. Turns out they were right. The bustling neighborhood eatery turns four in July and Matt, who lives in Hastings and Joe and Cathy, who both live in Dobbs, seem to know p…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/10/2015

Neighbors

For Stamford Mom And Daughter, Every Day Is Mother's Day STAMFORD, Conn. -- Never in a million years did Stevie D'Andrea think she would end up running a business with her mother. Yet, five years into owning and operating Jewels For Hope with her mom, Sandy, D'Andrea, she can’t imagine anything else. And while the Stamford resident admits that being part of a mother/daughter duo has its pros and cons, on the whole, it has been a wonderful experience she wouldn't trade for the world. "I can tell my mother anything, which really helps us in our company," said Stevie. "Granted, sometimes speaking our minds doesn’t matter as my mom usually does w…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/10/2015

Business

Westchester's Mother/Child Businesses Keep Work, Life 'All In The Family' WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- For many moms, there's no better Mother's Day gift than spending time with their kids. And for some area moms, they get to do that -- and then some. Westchester County, it turns out, is ripe with mother/daughter and mother/son businesses which, despite the constant togetherness and occassional disagreements, is an added bonus they wouldn't trade for the world. Being partners as well as mother and daughter with 100 percent trust in each other helps strengthen the business at Pink on Palmer and Clutch, shops in Larchmont and Rye that Rye residents Judy Graham a…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/10/2015

Business

Life's A Basket Full Of Fun For Armonk Mother Daughter Duo ARMONK, N.Y. -- Jennifer Colonna never thought she'd be working with her mother. But, after spending her college years helping out with social media marketing for Bedford-based Tasteful Treats & Treasures, a gift basket company, it just made sense. "I definitely thought I'd have a different track," said Jennifer, "But after doing all this marketing for my mom, it piqued my interest and made me realize I like doing this." For Rose Colonna, who started the business in 2003 when Jennifer was going to college, it was a relief. "Jennifer was interested in doing all the things I wasn't,"…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/10/2015

Business

Norwalk Business Leads To 'Sweet' Success For Mother-Daughter Founders NORWALK, Conn. -- Corey Tolkin of Weston admits there are times she needs to talk to her mom as a parent and other times as a business partner. Being "the business partner" with a question, in fact, is the only time she trumps her brother and sister at a family function. Corey runs Unbakeables, a dessert company specializing in cookie dough bites with her mom, Julie Tolkin, also of Weston. The two are together so much they're like an old married couple who can finish each other sentences, Corey says. The business, which operates under the umbrella name Whipped Up, began three-and-a-…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/09/2015

Business

Beauty Products Keep Mother/Daughter Team 'In The Pink' In Larchmont LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- It was a push from daughter, Abbie, that got Judy Graham in the retail business, eventually opening her own store. It all started when Graham's daughters went away to college and her eldest, now married with two kids and the last name Durkin, told her she needed to get a job. Graham first worked for some small boutiques in Rye, but enjoyed it so much she decided to open her own place. Pink on Palmer, a beauty and accessories store, opened almost 14 years ago and as it got busier, Graham asked Durkin to join her. With success came Pink's sister store, Clutch, known …

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/09/2015

Business

Norwalk Mother And Daughter Caterers Cook Up 'Simply Delicious' Food NORWALK, Conn. -- Some might find being with their mom all day almost every day -- for six years! -- a bit stressful but not Lauren Peden. Peden, a French Culinary Institute grad, runs the Norwalk-based catering company Simply Delicious with her mother, Tracy, also a Norwalk resident, and said the two enjoy being in the kitchen together. "Knowing you can absolutely trust and count on your partner is very calming," said Lauren. "We both love making delicious food that families can enjoy together." Agreed Tracy: "It's rewarding to make something for someone to take home to their fami…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/09/2015

Neighbors

Beading Business Brings Bedford Mother And Daughter Together BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Samantha Wenig has always been crafty. Her mom, Jody, recalls girls at Samantha's summer camp refering to her as Sam "Art" Wenig. So when the Bedford native came up with the idea of creating beaded bracelets with pewter charms when she was a freshman at Indiana University, Jody wasn't surprised. "It's the ultimate arts and crafts project," she said. Blonde Ambition Beads is now nine years old and going strong with Samantha, who now lives in Manhattan, continuing to create bracelets both in her home and with her mom in Bedford. "My mom was my biggest fan and stil…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/09/2015

Events

Larchmont Farmer's Market Opens Saturday With New 'Green' Vendor LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Did you know that only 15% of textile waste is recycled in the U.S.? You can learn more about how to be "greener" with the debut of Green Tree Textiles at Saturday's opening day of the outdoor Larchmont Farmer's Market. Green Tree Textiles will accept unwanted clothes, shoes, accessories and household linens for recycling and will appear on the first Saturday of every month from now through December. Go here for more information. The market opens at 8:30 a.m. and goes until 1 p.m. At 10 a.m. to noon there will be a special "Make a Mother's Day Card" activity for k…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/08/2015

Lifestyle

Greenwich Shops Are Among Many Featuring Inventive Mother's Day Treats FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Still stumped over what to buy for Mother's Day? Whether she's sporty, artsy, a foodie, techie, beach lover or all of the above, the following shops in Fairfield County feature a host of items in a range of prices sure to make Mom (and your wallet) happy. Bruce Museum Gift Shop, Greenwich: There's always something a bit out of the ordinary at this gem of a shop where scarves and jewelry have been selling briskly for Mother's Day. Buy anything from Inis, a popular Irish cologne, and as part of a Mother's Day promotion you'll get a free cosmetic bag with a small …

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/08/2015

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