Allison Thommen
Allison Thommen is a Registered Dietitian by day and a mom to two little girls by night. Allison and her family have lived in Florida since 2021 and living close to the theme parks and the Space Coast are some of their favorite things about life in the Sunshine State.
They are Universal & Disney World annual passholders - they are in the parks almost every weekend. They are also Disney Vacation Club members, their love for Disney runs deep… their first daughter was named after Sleeping Beauty! 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 spicy books (with the occasional mystery or thriller thrown in there). She prefers audiobooks in this season of life - because anything to make laundry and cleaning fun is a win in her book!
Allison moderates the Orlando Mom Book Club and the Village Facebook groups.
Where to see Manatees in Central Florida
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Reckless Love by Willow Aster: Favorite Read of January 2025
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Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for February 2025
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A Guide to Central Florida Book Stores
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Guide to the BEST Pizza In & Around Orlando
A slice of pizza a day keeps the sadness away.
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Quitting my Job as a Stay at Home Mom
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Most Anticipated Reads of 2025
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The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn: Favorite Read of December 2024
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Orlando Mom Book Club: Books of the Month for January 2025
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Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for December 2024
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Snapshot by Kay Cove: Favorite Read of October 2024
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Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for November 2024
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Holiday Theme Park Events
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