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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

White Plains Based Group Is All About Making Your Valentine's 'Sing' WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- It's not too late to book a singing Valentine. Whether it's a crush, a growing relationship or a 25-year marriage, a singing Valentine from the Westchester Chordsmen Chorus is sure to delight and surprise. Howard Sponseller, Chordsmen’s resident Cupid (and Larchmont resident) suggests, "Surprise your fiancé (again) at the restaurant where you proposed or consider a visit to her office. Through the years, we've sung for loved ones in homes, hospitals, stores, nursing homes, and even to entire offices of surprised employees when the boss springs for it, almost anyw…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/13/2015

Lifestyle

Do You Consider Friday The 13th Unlucky Or Not, Putnam? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Does Friday the 13th freak you out? If so, hold on to your lucky charm because the date appears three times in the 2015 calendar. The freaky Friday will take place again March 13 and Nov. 13. According to Earth Sky, the odds of this happening three times in one year aren’t that uncommon, but it won’t happen again until 2026. In the meantime, you have the upcoming 2015 horror film, and the 13th installment in the Friday the 13th franchise to look forward to, with an official release date of Nov. 13.

by Daily Voice

02/13/2015

Neighbors

Pelham Entrepreneur Creates Product Ideal For Valentine's Day PELHAM, N.Y. -- In the mood for love? It is, almost Valentine's Day, after all. Though for Pelham resident Chris Choulet it's Valentine's Day almost every day. That's because the former banker turned entrepreneur developed a new product called the Moodsign. According to the product's website, it's basically a way to “spice up your sex life," or, as Choulet explains, "It's a simple, easy to use, discreet and non-verbal device designed to help couples signal and communicate intimacy." The Moodsign works by having a partner, when they are in the mood, simply raise their Moodsign arm.…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/13/2015

Business

All Is 'Rosy' For Putnam Florists As They Prep For Valentine's Day PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Extended hours, a riot of roses and lots of late nights are keeping Putnam florists busy these final hours leading up to Valentine's Day. For them, its the single busiest day of the year. "Mother's Day and Christmas are busy, but not like this," said Carolyn Merante of Cold Spring's Carolyn Flower Shoppe, a Main Street staple for 39 years. "It's an insane time but you roll with it," added Michael Bothe, co-owner of Mahopac Flower Shop, who expects to sell about 3,000 roses on Saturday. He said he and his team will be in the shop till midnight Thursday and Friday …

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/13/2015

Neighbors

Westport Jeweler Weaves Her Magic By Keeping It Simple WESTPORT, Conn -- Westport resident Ronit Tarshis grew up with a weaving loom in her living room and says she was beading at age 4. "My mother was an artist and my father was an engineer who spoke seven languages," she says. "I like to say I'm a weird genetic dilemma." Luckily, that combination Tarshis refers to translates to the perfect combination of creativity and skillfulness when it comes to her 3-year-old jewelry line, Lera Jewels. The former TV producer for Martha Stewart Television (and Emmy winner) is now a full-time craftsman, creating products out of her home studio, often w…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/13/2015

Lifestyle

Do You Consider Friday The 13th Unlucky Or Not, White Plains? WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Does Friday the 13th freak you out? If so, hold on to your lucky charm because the date appears three times in the 2015 calendar. The freaky Friday will take place again March 13 and Nov. 13. According to Earth Sky, the odds of this happening three times in one year aren’t that uncommon, but it won’t happen again until 2026. In the meantime you have the upcoming 2015 horror film, and the 13th installment in the Friday the 13th franchise to look forward to, with an official release date of Nov. 13.

by Daily Voice

02/13/2015

Lifestyle

White Plains Wine Owners (And Married Couple) Talk Valentine Vintages WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- It's Valentine's Day tomorrow -- what are you drinking? Tony Russo and his wife, Andrea Kish, who own Aries Wine and Spirits, suggest the following: Rosa Regale ($24.99): The color alone is festive and fun for Feb. 14. The cranberry red bouquet aromatic features a hint of raspberries,strawberries and rose petals. Serve chilled, it pairs well with chocolate. Fifty Shades of Red Wine ($19.99): This medium dry body has a nice fruity nose and pairs well with everything from steaks to pasta and pizza. Fifty Shades of White ($19.99): Another medium dry vintage wit…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/13/2015

Lifestyle

Do You Consider Friday The 13th Unlucky Or Not, Fairfield? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Does Friday the 13th freak you out, Fairfield County? If so, hold on to your lucky charm because the date appears three times in the 2015 calendar. The freaky Friday will take place again on March 13 and Nov. 13. According to Earth Sky, the odds of this happening three times in one year aren’t that uncommon, but it won’t happen again until 2026. In the meantime, you have the upcoming 2015 horror film, and the 13th installment in the Friday the 13th franchise to look forward to, with an official release date of Nov. 13.

by Daily Voice

02/13/2015

Lifestyle

Old Greenwich Shows Off Its Valentine's Day Spirit GREENWICH, Conn. -- Action Art School in Old Greenwich shows off its creativity -- and preparation for Valentine's Day -- with its "love-ly" windows. Got a favorite spot in town? Send a photo to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com.

by Daily Voice

02/13/2015

Lifestyle

Westchester Sex Expert Discusses The Movie Debut Of '50 Shades Of Grey' PURCHASE, N.Y. -- The movie "Fifty Shades of Grey" debuts on Saturday and with it, excitement among a certain population for its release. What's the big attraction? According to Bat Sheva Marcus, clinical director of the Medical Center for Female Sexuality in Purchase who was recently dubbed the "Orthodox Sex Guru" by The New York Times, women are very attracted to “being taken” fantasies but they’ve been told that they are not politically correct and so they have moved on to vampire stories. "I think this book brought S&M into the acceptable world," explains Marcus. It also, no…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/13/2015

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