Believe it or not, there was a time when the internet was used only for research. Now the Internet is a means of communicating thoughts and ideas, as well as a source of entertainment.

With the increasing popularity of websites like Youtube, every day people (like you and me) are making and publishing their own videos. Some people make videos to rant, rave, sell products, promote their business, or just share information.

Bloggers have started a popular trend known as V blogging. Yes, the V stands for video.

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Learning to blog can be a frustrating process but if you are an entrepreneur looking to establish an Internet presence, blogging is a must. According to recent studies:

→ More than 147 million Americans use the Internet.
→ 22 of the 100 most popular websites in the world are blogs.
→ Over 12 million American adults currently maintain a blog.
→ Over 57 million Americans read blogs.
→ Blog readers average 23 hours online each week.
→ 51% of blog readers shop online.  Read more... (493 words, 1 image, estimated 1:58 mins reading time)

Tag I’m it, a fellow blogger has tagged my blog as one of her favorites. Now it’s my turn to share a list of ten of my favorite blogs. This is not an easy task. I read a ton of blogs and have many favorites…but some how I narrowed it down and I am Blogging it Forward. In no particular order here are ten of my favorite blogs that I think you’ll enjoy too.  Read more... (107 words, 1 image, estimated 26 secs reading time)

1. AllyWork
2. DreamandHustle
3. FieldNegro
4. OffendedBlogger
5. YouBettaRecognize
6. BloggingMixing
7. InspiredByAction
8. Racialicious
9. TheOldBlackChurch
10. BlackHandSide

I am so excited and proud to announce that Living Life Abundantly a.k.a. Marenda.Biz was recently honored with the Totally Fabulous Award by Annita at FootPrints.

Thanks Annita, of the millions of blogs you could have chosen…thank you for thinking of, considering, and choosing mine This means a lot!

The award was started by Christy of ChristysCoffeebreak and Ann of ANicePlaceintheSun to recognize “bloggers who are fun, cool, and of course Totally Fabulous!”

Recipients of the award pass it on to 5 Totally Fabulous Bloggers.

Today I bestow this honor upon the following 5 in no particular order:  Read more... (137 words, 1 image, estimated 33 secs reading time)

Living Life Abundantly was selected to receive its first web recognition, the Power of Schmooze Award! The award was created by Mike at Ordinary Folk and Danielle at Pink Reviews. The purpose of the award is “to recognize those people that are exceptionally adept at creating relationships with other bloggers by making an effort to be part of a conversation, as opposed to monologue.”

Schmoozing:
To converse casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection. —Dictionary.com

Note: The Power of Schmooze award is only given by others who have received it, and passed it on.

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