Allison Thommen
Most Anticipated Reads of 2025
I loved writing this most anticipated reads of 2025 list (see what I looked forward to reading in 2023 and 2024) because looking ahead to all of the GREAT books that I am sure...
The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn: Favorite Read of December 2024
If you have been reading along with my favorite books of the month series, it will come as no surprise that Meghan Quinn wrote another favorite book of mine - and so it's no...
Orlando Mom Book Club: Books of the Month for January 2025
January's Books of the Month are the Under the Mistletoe Collection of Amazon Original Stories by Ali Hazelwood, Tessa Bailey, Olivia Dade, Alexandria Bellefleur and Alexis Daria!
We did a similar collection of reading in...
Favorite Books of 2024
2024 was a great year for reading for me. I read 259 different books and a handful of rereads of some of my favorite books of all time. We read 12 different books in...
Manacled by SenLinYu: Favorite Read of November 2024
I have seen everyone on Bookstagram talking about this fanfic and when my oldest started reading the Harry Potter series, I just knew it was time for me to jump on the bandwagon and...
Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for December 2024
December's Book of the Month is Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison!
This time of year I crave books to get into the holiday spirit. I also have been really leaning into audiobooks as I recently...
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Across Central Florida
Looking to ring in 2025 with your family? We have you covered with all things New Year's Eve in Central Florida:
New Year's Eve Celebrations for Kids:
December 30 - Noon Year's Eve, Winter Park Library,...
A Guide to Central Florida Book Stores
We love to support local businesses here at Orlando Mom Collective. Personally, I love to read, so local book stores and authors are close to my heart. I use reading as an escape, a...
25 Days of Santa: Ultimate Guide for Santa Photo Opportunities
So many of us love Santa Claus; (Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Sinnterklaas, Père Noël, Father Christmas, Papai Noel — whichever name your family uses) this white-haired old man patron saint who is famous for...
Snapshot by Kay Cove: Favorite Read of October 2024
If you have been around for a while, you know that I love everything that Kay writes. We read of my favorite books of her's, Paint Me Perfect, in book club this March and...
Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for November 2024
November's Book of the Month is The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir by Kelly Bishop!
There is just something about fall that makes me want to plop down on the couch and rewatch Gilmore Girls....
Holiday Theme Park Events
Orlando's theme parks come alive with festive cheer during the holiday season, offering an array of magical events that delight visitors of all ages. Each park immerses guests in holiday spirit, creating unforgettable memories...
Mom’s Guide to EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
Inspired by holidays around the world, EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays is a quick festival, only lasting from November 29th until December 30th, 2024, but it is a great way to get into the...
Goldfish Swim School Review
Our family loves Goldfish Swim School!
We have done other styles of swim lessons with our girls and never felt like they made much progress. Often times other swim lessons have many kids with one...
Orlando Theme Park Passholder Perks
With so many theme parks offering annual passes in and around Orlando, how are you supposed to choose which pass(es) are right for your family?! We've complied all of the theme parks offering annual...