Allison Thommen
Allison Thommen is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist turned stay at home mom to two little girls, Aurora and Aubree. She and her husband have been married since 2015 and had dreamed of living in Orlando since they were in college. They moved from Detroit to Clermont in the summer of 2022.
They are Disney World annual passholders and are in the parks almost every week. They are also Disney Vacation Club members, their love for Disney runs deep… did you catch that their first daughter was named after Sleeping Beauty? As a family they also love outer space, so they are excited about being so close to the Space Coast. Allison’s favorite place in the whole world is the beach at the Polynesian Village Resort and could sit there for hours (with a Dole Whip in hand of course). In her free time, Allison loves to read, sew, watch reruns of The Big Bang Theory and binge watch new shows on Netflix!
Allison moderates the Orlando Mom Book Club and the Village Facebook groups.
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...
Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for October 2024
October's Book of the Month is If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia!
It really is the book that’ll make you believe you’re back in 1997 because it’s the perfect mix of Gilmore Girls...
Miniature Golf Locations in Central Florida
There is so much to do in the City Beautiful! Between National Parks, beaches, theme parks and the food there is something for everyone to enjoy here.
We love miniature golf because it gets us...
Stroller MUST HAVES at Walt Disney World!
While my days of strollers at Walt Disney World are behind me, I spent a lot of time in the parks with a little in a stroller. Learn from my mistakes and make sure...
My Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnosis: An Unnecessary 2 Year Road
It took two years to find a doctor to believe me that I had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and some of that is my fault. Learn from my mistakes.
I knew something was off with...
Force Play by Lo Everett: Favorite Read of August 2024
If you have been around for a while, you've read about my love of Lo's writing beginning with her debut novel. I have been a part of her team since before she published her...