How Can WAHMs Create Brand Consistency in a Crowded Market?
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How Can WAHMs Create Brand Consistency in a Crowded Market?
Wednesday, 7 Oct, 2009 – 12:11 | 3 Comments
How Can WAHMs Create Brand Consistency in a Crowded Market?

Its been so long since I’ve written at The Cocktail Cafe. My readers have missed me and I have missed you all. Thanks to my new subscribers who have supported my articles and point of …

Wendy Williams becomes a Wild Young Heart with the Noisettes
Wednesday, 12 Aug, 2009 – 13:07 | 8 Comments
Wendy Williams becomes a Wild Young Heart with the Noisettes

Oh how I’ve missed writing you guys at The Cocktail Cafe but I’ve been SO busy and currently working on a few wonderful surprises for you (keep checking in and supporting the site).
So, lately I’ve …

Back to School Moms: Real Solutions from Real Moms Juggling It All
Monday, 11 May, 2009 – 9:00 | 9 Comments
Back to School Moms: Real Solutions from Real Moms Juggling It All

When it comes to back to school, most news coverage focuses on getting the kids prepared for the new school year, but what about the newest population of students… Moms?
In these uncertain times, a record …

Weekend Guide: Mother’s Day Events in Washington DC and Maryland
Friday, 8 May, 2009 – 3:21 | 4 Comments
Weekend Guide: Mother’s Day Events in Washington DC and Maryland

Make this Mother’s Day Extra Special Brunch a Spa Package
Enjoy a lazy afternoon as you indulge in a wonderful selection of Black Ankle wines accompanied by the perfect complement of appetizers. Enjoy Mother’s Day in …

Cocktail Radio Interview: Meet author Jenna McCarthy
Monday, 4 May, 2009 – 15:41 | 3 Comments
Cocktail Radio Interview: Meet author Jenna McCarthy

Happy Hour for Moms starts at 9:00pm EST. Wednesday May 6th, 2009 on the hottest radio show for moms to gather, sip and socialize with Jenna McCarthy, author of a wonderful book entitled The Parent …

Michelle Obama’s Style: Celebrating the First Lady of Fashion
Thursday, 30 Apr, 2009 – 15:28 | 2 Comments
Michelle Obama’s Style: Celebrating the First Lady of Fashion

Former fashion stylist Mandi Norwood and now author of “Michelle Style: Celebrating the First Lady of Fashion” will be released on May 5, 2009 and I can’t wait to pick it up. I don’t know …

2009 Newsbabes Mom Bash for Breast Cancer
Wednesday, 29 Apr, 2009 – 16:58 | 4 Comments
2009 Newsbabes Mom Bash for Breast Cancer

It’s Official Mommies! The kickoff to the 2009 Susan G. Komen Race for The Cure in DC starts with NewsBabes Bash for Breast Cancer! The DC media divas and bloggers (Pink Blog Ambassadors, including yours …

Interview: Kandi Burrus Talks Beauty, Motherhood, and more
Friday, 17 Apr, 2009 – 14:12 | 5 Comments
Interview: Kandi Burrus Talks Beauty, Motherhood, and more

“Never count yourself out ladies. There are resources out there to help you”
Kandi Burrus

When I introduced Kandi Burrus to you as the new cast member of Real Housewives of Atlanta, I had no idea that …

Nominate Me Please: I’m the Mother of All Bloggers
Wednesday, 15 Apr, 2009 – 0:03 | One Comment
Nominate Me Please: I’m the Mother of All Bloggers

Many of my readers, followers and supporters have asked me who writes for The Cocktail Cafe and if so, then how do I/they do it.
Well the answer in short is… ME!!!
Every word, the research, ideas …

Madonna’s Failed Adoption prompts a New Home in Malawi
Friday, 10 Apr, 2009 – 11:33 | 3 Comments
Madonna’s Failed Adoption prompts a New Home in Malawi

Should Madonna be allowed to adopt another Malawi child?
On Friday, April 3, Modonna, 50, filed a notice to appeal her failed bid to adopt a three-year-old girl named Chifundo “Mercy” James, after the High Court …

Women dating Openly Gay and Bisexual Men… would you?
Tuesday, 7 Apr, 2009 – 11:24 | 20 Comments
Women dating Openly Gay and Bisexual Men… would you?

Would you date a man who was openly bisexual?
This is a question I find a bit disturbing and yet, with the new reports from Dwight Eubanks (50), owner of the Purple Doors Salon and Housewives …

Hot Mom Pamela Anderson creates Cruelty Free Fashion Line
Monday, 6 Apr, 2009 – 0:00 | 3 Comments
Hot Mom Pamela Anderson creates Cruelty Free Fashion Line

Pamela Anderson is well-known for her proud vegetarianism and planetary convictions but when I think about  this contraversial celebrity mommy, “clothed” isn’t the first word that comes to my head (oh behave). But, the outspoken …

Mothers are Making the Case Against Breastfeeding
Friday, 13 Mar, 2009 – 8:00 | 9 Comments
Mothers are Making the Case Against Breastfeeding

Who can forget this picture of Angelina Jolie breastfeeding her twins on the cover of W magazine.
In certain overachieving circles, breast-feeding is no longer a choice—it’s a no-exceptions requirement, the ultimate badge of responsible parenting. …

Katie Holmes Starts Children’s Fashion Line With Jeanne Yang
Thursday, 12 Mar, 2009 – 9:39 | 2 Comments
Katie Holmes Starts Children’s Fashion Line With Jeanne Yang

Don’t you just love it when “our children” become the catalyst for finding our passion and pursuing our dreams?
Katie Holmes says that Suri is the inspiration and stylist Jeanne Yang is her partner.
It’s been a …

The BORN Effect: Motherhood and the Postpartum Experience
Tuesday, 10 Mar, 2009 – 11:56 | 4 Comments
The BORN Effect: Motherhood and the Postpartum Experience

From the producers of BIRTH, Thin Air Media presents BORN, a one-hour audio journey that observes “maternal instinct” and the hardwired physical, mental and spiritual changes of new motherhood.
Sadly, we live in a in a …

Forever 21 launches their Plus Size Line in May 2009
Thursday, 5 Mar, 2009 – 16:08 | 3 Comments
Forever 21 launches their Plus Size Line in May 2009

When I wrote Fashion 4 the Plus Size Mom: Thick Misses if you’re Nasty! Finding, the response was great. Well, now I’m happy to announce that Forever 21 will launch their Plus Size Line in …