2018 was a crazy year for both me and this blog, Being Summer Shores. It challenged me in every way possible. Through it all, I became the best version of myself and my business grew in ways I could have never expected! Keep reading for my 2018 recap, my best blog + Instagram posts over the year, some great things coming my way in 2019, and my goals!

15 THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN 2018

1. I made it through 2018 - my first year of being a single mom 💛

2. I doubled my income through Being Summer Shores and I’m soooo proud of myself

3. I got my first speeding ticket - oops!

4. I went through a custody battle, paid off all $15,000 in lawyer fees, and found out that custody lawyers aren’t cheap 😂

5. I bought a new (to me) car and paid off every penny 🙌🏻

6. I went to Atantic City for the first time ever!

7. I fell in love with Ben ❤️

8. I traveled to NYC and attended my first blogger event with momtrends!

9. We traveled to New York in October to work for the Strong Museum and had SO much fun

10. I modeled for White Rose’s happy hour promotion (such a random, but cool opportunity)

11. I got my first partnership with a local tourism board that allowed us to have three resort stays in the Pocono Mountains - hopefully more to come!

12. I worked with over 100 campaigns with companies like Mitsubishi, Amazon, Kay Jewelers, Whole Foods, and Banana Republic.

13. I created 11 videos, including this one for Unison

14. I wrote 80 blog posts

15. I became a member at a local coworking space for creators and it has been incredible

5 EXCITING THINGS COMING MY WAY IN EARLY 2019

1. After living with my parents for the last year and a half, we are finally moving out in January!

2. I just signed my first year-long campaign and it’s my largest one yet

3. I JUST SIGNED A MODELING CONTRACT WITH MY FAVORITE ACTIVE WEAR COMPANY EVER AHHH

4. I’m potty training Aimery in February and I’m not really looking forward to it lolol

5. My blog will be growing a lot over the next few months!

BEST BLOG POSTS OF 2018

New Season For BEING SUMMER SHORES (how I became a divorced, single mom)

No Child Support No Problem! Five Ways to Cut Costs as a Single Parent

Time of the Month Survival Tips

How to Survive Traveling Alone With a Toddler

BEN 💛

BEST INSTAGRAM POSTS OF 2018

GOALS FOR 2019

1. To have a stable, stress-free year.

2. Attend more blogger events AND a blogger conference.

3. To make time for myself and work out 4-5X a week

4. To model swimwear somewhere tropical this summer 🌴

5. To visit California - I’ve always wanted too!

6. To begin creating a clothing label to launch in 2020.

7. Save enough money to buy a house

8. To be a better, more patient mom.

9. To focus more on yoga, meditation, + essential oils. To live an organic, toxic-free, clean eating lifestyle.

10. Hire a full-time assistant and continuing to grow my business!

Happy new year! Thank you for all of your support + for making this blog possible 💛