About

I'm Nicole Wiltrout, a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer/blogger currently living in Columbus, Indiana. I write about the adventures my husband and I take with our 4-year-old and 1-year-old sons (called "Big Arrow" and "Little Arrow" on this blog). You'll find posts about far-off destinations and outings we take here in Indiana. I also share tips and favorite family travel products from time to time. We are moving to England in June, where we'll be based for the next 3 years. Soon I'll also be writing about European destinations and expat adventures.

Before the Arrows entered our lives, my husband and I traveled quite a bit, all over the world. While having children changes everything, travel was something we didn't want to give up. Life is a compromise, so our trips look a little different these days. You're now more likely to find us at a children's museum instead of lingering for hours in a tapas bar, but that's just fine with us. I hope to inspire other families to get out of the house and do more with their kids.

Other Blogging Work/Honors:

• Expedia.com's Kids in the City 2012 summer travel campaign: Chicago representative
• This campaign was featured in: New York Times website, Eye for Travel, MomTrends.com, Airline Industry Today, Portland Business Journal, San Diego Bargain Mama, Seattle Post-Intelligencer's Big Blog  
• More info on the #ExpediaKids campaign, including measurable results
• Expert Blogger, Visit Indiana (2010-2013)
• Nature Rocks ambassador
• Ergobaby 2012 Summer Travel Series participant
• HomeAway's 2011 BlogAway contest winner
• Featured Indiana Blogger at Little Indiana

Print Work:

• INto Art (October 2012 and January 2013 issues)
• Columbus Magazine (December 2012 and March 2013 issues)

 

Guest Posts:

• Moving Story: Indiana to Stamford, UK at MoveHub
• Flying with Children: Nothing to Fear When You Do It Alone at Walking on Travels
• Nicole's Fearless Friday at Rookie Moms
• Visit the Sunny Side of Louisville at Travel Mamas
• Favorite Places to Explore Nature in Indiana at Go Explore Nature
• World's Largest Children's Museum, Indianapolis at Go Big or Go Home
• SkyDeck Chicago at Go Big or Go Home
• Fair Oaks Farms Review at Pit Stops for Kids
• Eiteljorg Museum at Midwest Guest
• Off-the-Beaten-Path: Indianapolis at R We There Yet Mom

Video:

Want to see my family in action? Here are a few travel videos I've done:

• Expedia's Kids in the City Chicago:

• Visit Indiana:

• Columbus Visitors Center:

• Arrows Sent Forth:

If you like what you see, please consider subscribing and/or following me on Twitter at @arrowssentforth and following us on Facebook. Feel free to contact me directly at arrowssentforth at gmail dot com.

I occasionally receive complimentary admission, tickets, products, or trips, which helps reduce our travel expenses. When this is the case, I will always let you know. Rest assured that any opinions expressed on this blog will always be authentically mine. I blog with integrity.