Allison Thommen

Allison Thommen
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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.
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Bridesmaid for Hire by Meghan Quinn: Most Anticipated Read 2024

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Meghan Quinn's newest book, Bridesmaid for Hire, is some of her funniest work yet. I know that so many of us in book club have already read this book and we all agree that it...
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The Flirt by Layla Hagen: Favorite Read of March 2024

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If you have never read a book by Layla Hagen before, take this as a sign to start! She is an auto buy/read author for me. I did get to read this before it's...
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Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for April 2024

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April's Book of the Month is Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn! We are adventuring into a genre that we have not read together in Book Club yet... historical romance. And I am so excited...

Central Florida Farmers Markets

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We love supporting local just as much as we love fresh, local food! Our Farmers Market Guide will help you find both! This guide will include: ‣ farmers markets in Central Florida Downtown Orlando Orlando Farmers Market - Location: 512...

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano: Most Anticipated Read 2024

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Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the fourth book on my most anticipated reads list of 2024! We read the first book in this series as a part of book club in 2023. "Finlay...
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Blitz by Devney Perry: Most Anticipated Read 2024

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The third book I've finished on my list of most anticipated reads of the year was Blitz by Devney Perry and I loved every single page. Devney Perry's books always make me giddy to...
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Reputation by Jenna Hartley: Favorite Read of February 2024

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I read a lot of good books in February, from saying goodbye to the Hartley family in Ashes of You to laughing out loud from The Reason I Married Him - I had a...
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Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for March 2024

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March's Book of the Month is Paint Me Perfect by Kay Cove! If you've been around for a while, you shouldn't be surprised to see this author finally pop up on my pick for Book...
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Easter Decor at Disney

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We all know how magical Disney can be at Christmas time, but have you experienced Easter at Disney? The Easter decor is not as wide spread as the Christmas stuff and is typically only...

Ashes of You by Catherine Cowles: Most Anticipated Read of 2024

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To say that I am not ready to leave this fictional town forever would be an understatement. I love this world that Catherine has created because the place feels so real when you read...
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A Mom’s Guide to Flower and Garden Festival

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I love Flower and Garden Festival. EPCOT is full of beautiful flowers and topiaries. There's new food to try. It has all of the elements of a great festival at Disney World. You will...
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Where to see Manatees in Central Florida

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Manatees are the official marine mammal of Florida! Seeing one of these creatures in the wild is truly spectacular. I vividly remember seeing three in a little cove by the beach one Spring Break...
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The Reason I Married Him by Meghan Quinn: Most Anticipated Read of 2024

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I suppose it should come as no surprise that this is my first most anticipated read of the year. If you've been reading my book reviews for a while, you know that no author...
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Unravel Me by Becka Mack: Favorite Read of January 2024

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This was another book series that I do not know why I waited to long to start. Becka's story telling is full of humor and I found myself laughing out loud many times. If...

The Ultimate Guide to Theme Park Safety

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We know that so many families choose to vacation in Orlando because of the plethora of theme parks in our amazing city. We also know that a concern at the forefront of all mom's...