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EP 18: Lessons I Learned From My First Solo Trip With 3 Kids Under 5

EP 18: Lessons I Learned From My First Solo Trip With 3 Kids Under 5

Update: 2025-09-01
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What happens when a mom of three little kids decides to wing it on a last-minute solo hotel trip while her husband is away on business? A little chaos, a lot of snacks, and some unforgettable lessons.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the story of my first-ever solo trip with my kids (then ages 5, 4, and 2!)—from packing the car to surviving the hotel breakfast buffet to learning how capable I actually am. 

Whether you’ve dreamed of solo travel with your little ones or have zero desire to take your kids anywhere alone (no shame in that game!), I hope this episode encourages you to see adventure in the ordinary and embrace the growth that comes with doing hard things.

*Post-production notes: My Mom Brain got hotels confused. For this trip, we actually stayed at Drury Inn & Suites -- I've linked the exact one in my blog and show notes!

A huge thank you to today’s sponsor, Cosmo Technologies!

Use my code "JULIANNE" for savings and to shop the Cosmo JrTrack 5 here

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EP 18: Lessons I Learned From My First Solo Trip With 3 Kids Under 5

EP 18: Lessons I Learned From My First Solo Trip With 3 Kids Under 5

Julianne Nienberg