Yes, my last post was indeed "Turning 7". It turns out that, just 3 months after Elisha came to this world, she was blessed with the knowledge that she was getting a "Forever Best-Friend". Elyssa was born exactly one year and seven days after Elisha. Today we commemorate that gorgeous day and we celebrated it yesterday at the Rookery Bay Preserve with fun crafts, face painting, holding sea critters, Irish fiddlers, picnic by the pond, and a boat tour to the Rookery islands to admire the gorgeous birds and mangrove forests. Elisha won a coloring contest! Then we were off to the bookstore to find some reading treasures. We're so lucky to celebrate both birthdays in two different weekends. We all have fun.
My baby girl and I last Friday. I went to the School and we had a healthy breakfast with all her classmates and we sang the "Happy Birthday" song. It was fun and everyone enjoyed it. I am so happy my little girls are growing up, but a little nostalgic, as well. They are my strength and my inspiration, and believe it or not, my best teachers. Do you remember when you turned 7? It's a big deal!
Jason Sanders recenly wrote a blog post titled FREE Website or Blog Translation to Spanish , which made me think of my favorite 
tools:
This magnificent translation tool now allows you to translate any document into one of over 40 languages that are available (the list, of course, gets longer each time you look at it).
On your Google account, simply go to your Google Docs, click
Tools > Translate document, and select the language of your preference.
When your translation is completed, you can choose to replace your original document with the translated version or create a whole new document.
If you use Tweetdeck, then you're in luck! It also has a fabulous and quite accurate translate tool. It's the icon that looks like this:
Choose from the drop down menu after clicking this icon and your tweet can be translate into any of the languages.
Great tools such as these offer a great opportunity to target other markets. I commented on Jason's post expressed that most Hispanics love our roots and language and really appreciate the effort business professionals put into translating their websites, collateral and even documents into Spanish, just to let us know they want our business, even if we understand English and speak it well [enough].
If no one in your staff speaks the language, a disclaimer must be posted on the translated version of the site or document, assuring that the translation has been done for their convenience. Make sure they understand what assistance they will receive in that language, to what extent. You don't want to mislead them and underdeliver on their expectations. Go play with Google Translate and Tweet in another language. It's free and it's fabulous. Send me a tweet in Spanish @positivemommies :)
I was in Bonn, Germany, for a conference last May and my friends decided we should go to the Pub next to the Hotel. I don't drink, but wanted to meet new people. This man was just one of the funniest characters I've ever met. According to the guys at the Pub, he was a regular and your Bonn experience would not be complete unless he sketched your face. Apparently, he was very choosy about whom he sketched. So...I lucked out, and I'm holding my sketch. I'll have to scan it for your review, meanwhile, enjoy him LOL :)
Elisha and Elyssa were stars at the Naples International Film Festival commercial by Chuck Ardezzone of In Trouble Zone Productions. It was a blast. The Naples International Film Festival will be an amazing event and we're happy to be a part of it. Elisha and Elyssa both look forward to more "acting gigs". We can't wait to see the non-green-screen version! I will keep you all updated. xoxo
Proud mom, blogger, author, teacher, marketing strategist in Naples FL, founder of http://www.positivemommies.com - The Positive Mommies Network. Follow me on twitter @positivemommies
I was born and raised in a small town named San Jose de Ocoa, in the Dominican Republic. Spanish is my first language, although I also speak English and Italian. I am the oldest of 5 children and very family-oriented.
I am a proud mom of 2 wonderfully beautiful and smart girls. Elisha is 6 and Elyssa is 5, both full of life, smiles and stories. I love reading, learning, cooking and going to the movies. Music is one of my greatest passions; when I hear it, it becomes inevitable for me to sing and dance to the tune.
I am also the Founder of the Positive Mommies Network and the Guided Success Workshops, seeking to empower women and moms all over the planet to raise positive children and follow their dreams.
As a true islander, I love the beach and the outdoors. I collect friendships and spoons! Those who meet me know that I love to smile - all day long!
I have been living in the United States since 2001 and moved to Naples FL in 2004. In 2005, I incorporated Designed 2 Impress, Inc. to blend my love of marketing, computers and the World Wide Web, to assist small, sometimes one-person businesses (like mine) in creating a successful brand and identity in Naples FL.
For more information, logon to www.ElaynaFernandez.com or call me directly at 239.465.7868 for a complimentary 30 minute, no-obligation consultation.
Marketing has been my passion since childhood. While my friends and classmates were busy being kids, I was busy finding a way to create products/services or make them more attractive for sale.
After obtaining my high school Diploma at only 15 years old, my infatuation lead me to major in Marketing at Apec University, where I had the opportunity to put my imagination to work and excel at what I always dreamed of doing.
While in college, I gained invaluable experience working for various U.S.-based companies, as well as attending seminars and workshops, and reading any marketing books I could get my hands on.
I moved to San Diego, California at the end of 2001. I was expecting my first child, Elisha, and unable to work so I decided to get back to school and learn web design.
I moved to Naples, FL in December, 2004 and started working on Design 2 Impress, while maintaining full time jobs in the legal and real estate fields.
Designed 2 Impress was incorporated in April, 2005, with the vision to offer independent business contractors and small businesses in the Naples, Bonita Spring, Estero and Marco Island areas with valuable business start-up advice, marketing consulting, as well as numerous resources to creating a successful business image that is consistent both on-line and off-line.
I love marketing and I love the web! I love working with individuals that love what they do and need a professional to assist in marketing their services and creating a powerful consistent brand.
My legal and real estate experience are allies for my understanding of working with real estate agents and entrepreneurs that need assistance with incorporation and business startup forms.
Designed 2 Impress takes care of all branding aspects: from business name to forms, stationary, direct mailing, printed collateral and web marketing to e-flyers, e-signatures, blogging and network marketing.
I believe that an efficient marketing professional must be able to analyze and interpret information to identify an organization’s strengths and weaknesses, respond to opportunities and threats in the marketing environment. Having superb communication and organizational skills as well as creativity will help a marketing professional get your message across effectively to your target market through your branding and corporate identity to position you and/or your company the right way in the Naples competitive market.
For more information, logon to www.ElaynaFernandez.com or call me directly at 239.465.7868 for a complimentary 30 minute, no-obligation consultation.
I am Your Marketing Aid and will assist you in creating branding and identity that is 'Designed 2 Impress'. Designed 2 Impress is your single source for marketing solutions. Our marketing services in Naples FL include:
Branding: Logo design, graphic design, stationery design, e-mail signature design, label design, business forms design.
Identity: Corporate Philosophy.
Collateral: Printed materials, postcards, stationary, marketing kits.
Web: Web presence, website design, networking online, blogging, online resources, SEO, e-flyers, newsletters
Advertisement: Media, PR and Promotional items.
Marketing is challenging, rewarding and fun! Working with a professional that is assertive, decisive, resourceful, relationship-oriented, proactive, reliable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, organized and dynamic, will save you tons of time...and money!
Designed 2 Impress serves the Naples FL, Estero FL, Bonita Springs FL and Marco Island FL areas in Collier County and Lee County in SWFL.
For more information, logon to www.ElaynaFernandez.com or call me directly at 239.465.7868 for a complimentary 30 minute, no-obligation consultation. You may also e-mail me at elayna@designed2impress.com.
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