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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.

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Lifestyle

This Valentine's Day, Keep The 'Love' In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Forget the mall for Valentine's Day. Stamford has enough local businesses to keep the "love" local. Here's a sample of gifts. Stamford-based CAROLEE Jewelry has a very sparkling, very red Red Hearts collection as well as a new Gemstone Gardens line. Love it: www.carolee.com; also try Stamford's Lord & Taylor. How can you not love a mother/son business, especially when part of the proceeds go toward charity? Stamford residents Stevie D'Andrea and his mom. Sandy, run Jewels For Hope where the motto is "Look Great and Donate!" Among the popular items for Valentine…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/12/2015

Lifestyle

Mount Kisco Offers Red Hot Gifts For Valentine's Day NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- It's an annual dilemma -- what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day? For those short on time we've rounded up a list beyond the usual chocolate and flowers. Even better -- especially with the never-ending who-knows-if-it-will-snow-or-not forecast -- our list keeps you close to home. Beehive Designer Collective, Mount Kisco: There are lots of artisan one-of-a-kind items here, among them silk-screened heart prints, handmade jewelry and fun, colorful (and very red) bows and hair ties for girls. Love it: 337 E. Main St., (914) 218-8700, www.beehivemt…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/11/2015

Lifestyle

Putnam Restaurants Serve Romance, Specials, For Valentine's Day PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Worried you may have missed the boat on reservations this Valentine's Day? Think again. Many eateries are offering specials that extend to Friday and Sunday. Here, some area options. Dish, Mahopac: How does lavender creme brulle sound? Or red velvet cake? Those are just some of the decadent options (dessert, we know) offered on the Valentine's Day menu. Other dishes include winter oysters, beet and ginger soup, duck tacos and wild striped bass. There are a few seats left for Saturday but Friday is wide open -- and offers the same great a la carte menu. Seal the D…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/11/2015

Events

Westchester High School Students Sought for United Ways 'Voices for 2-1-1' WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- United Ways in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam are partnering with County Executives Robert P. Astorino and MaryEllen Odell in challenging area high school students to participate in the second annual “Voices for 2-1-1” public service announcement (PSA) contest. The contest begins this Feb. 11 – National 2-1-1 Day. The competition aims to increase awareness of United Way's 2-1-1 helpline, while offering teenagers the opportunity to further develop their skills and to learn about careers in communications and media. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners an…

by Daily Voice

02/11/2015

Lifestyle

Greenwich Offers Red Hot Gifts For Valentine's Day GREENWICH, Conn. -- It's an annual mystery -- what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day? We've rounded up a list beyond the usual chocolate and flowers. Even better -- especially with the never-ending who-knows-if-it-will-snow-or-not forecast -- our list keeps you close to home in Greenwich. The Bruce Museum Gift Shop: Who knew this treasure trove of gifts was here? Choose from among Valentine's Day towels (for the cook), pink cat pens (for the animal-lover), teddy bears, soaps and heart-shaped containers and canvas bags. Love it: 1 Museum Drive, 203-869-0376, www.brucemuseum…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/11/2015

Lifestyle

Larchmont, Mamaroneck Offer Red Hot Gifts For Valentine's Day MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- It's an annual dilemma -- what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day? For those short on time we've rounded up a list beyond the usual chocolate and flowers. Even better -- especially with the never-ending who-knows-if-it-will-snow-or-not forecast -- our list keeps you close to home. You can never go wrong with jewelry and Kathy Zaltas, owner of Zaltas Gallery, is always happy to make recommendations based on your price point. Her pick for Valentine's Day? Something from the Freida Rothman line as it's wearable, affordable and gorgeous. Love it: 900 E. Bost…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/10/2015

Lifestyle

Still Shopping For Valentine's Day? Port Chester Is Full Of 'Sweet' Ideas PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Looking for something beyond flowers and chocolate for Valentine's Day? Port Chester businesses are brimming with options. Here's a sampling: A.I. Friedman is awash in red...stuffed animals holding pink or red hearts, Stonewall Kitchen sauces and jams, red purses, assorted frames, kitchenware and, of course, art supplies. Love it: 495 Boston Post Road, 914-937-7351, www.aifriedman.com/. For something sweet that appeals to both adults and kids: consider Crown Maple syrup, the luxury New York produced syrup sold at Tarry Market that works perfectly on pancakes as w…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/10/2015

Lifestyle

Rye, Rye Brook Shops Offer Red Hot Gifts For Valentine's Day RYE, N.Y. -- It's an annual dilemma -- what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day? For those short on time we've rounded up a list beyond the usual chocolate and flowers. Even better -- especially with the never-ending who-knows-if-it-will-snow-or-not forecast -- our list keeps you close to home. LV2BFIT ('Love to be Fit') has cute pj's, T-shirts, and bags in various sizes, all showcasing the importance of love. The store is having a "50 Shades of Grey Valentine's Day Party" from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Bring a friend and enjoy a cocktail. Love it: 13 Rye Ridge Plaza,…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/10/2015

Lifestyle

New Rochelle Full Of 'Sweet' Options For Valentine's Day Shopping NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Stumped on what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day? New Rochelle vendors have some "sweet" possibilities: Looking for roses that won't wilt starting Feb. 15? Check out Sutton Flowers where owner Bobby DeVivo personally travels to either LaGuardia Airport or NY's Flower District each morning as early as 4 a.m. to pick out the best flowers from Costa Rica, Ecuador, Holland or Columbia. He expects to sell anywhere from 500 to 1,500 red roses come Feb. 14 -- "It's what people want," he says, though he also has an array of other colors as well as other flow…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/10/2015

Events

Broadway Actress Sutton Foster To Sing At Westport Benefit WESTPORT, Conn -- Expect a night of jazz, folk and classic American show tunes when two-time Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster takes the stage at Westport's Country Playhouse on Thursday, Feb. 12. The "Shine a Light on Children’s Mental Health" benefit concert, which also features musical performances by Staples graduate Adam Kaplan (from the Broadway cast of "Newsies") and Adam Christoferson ("Musical Intervention"), as well as local theater and chorus groups representing Norwalk's Brien McMahon High School, Broadway Bootcamp, Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Music Theatre of Connecticut, …

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/10/2015

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