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.
I was a NICU Baby and it Changed my Perspective of Motherhood
When my mom was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome while she was pregnant with me, her prognosis was not good. In 1989, birth at 35 weeks was considered risky and both of them were nervous...
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood: Favorite Read of October 2023
I do not know what stopped me from reading The Love Hypothesis sooner. I devoured this book on audio - I could not stop listening. I truly loved the women in STEM representation. As...
Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for November 2023
November's Book of the Month is Whispers of You by Catherine Cowles!
If this is your first book by Catherine Cowles, be prepared to binge read her entire back list after you finish this book....
Healthier Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love pumpkin in all forms.
Cinnamon Roll.
Latte.
Bars.
Cookie.
Fall is my favorite time of year and I love all the fall treats!
My youngest loves to bake with me so when she asked to make chocolate chip...
Losing Friends Hurt but it was Better in the End
I have had friends go through some life altering stuff recently, so friendship has been on my mind a lot.
The importance of good friends.
The comfort of knowing there are people forever in your corner.
The...
Book Series Review for Kids: Ninja Kitties
My oldest loves cats, super heroes and reading, so when we were sent copies of the Ninja Kitties, she was so excited. These books are visually, “so beautiful,” according to my daughter. They are...
Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for October 2023
October's Book of the Month is The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins!
I listened to this one on audiobook and really enjoyed it! It's a quick audiobook, especially if you listen to it on 1.5...
The Fate Philosophy by Sarah A Bailey: Favorite Read of September 2023
When I read The Soulmate Theory by Sarah A Bailey, I knew I had found another author that I would forever read each of their books. TST is her debut novel and it knocked...
How To Do Disney on a Budget for an Orlando Local
Proximity to Disney World greatly influenced our desire to move to Central Florida. My husband did the Disney College Program while we were still in college. He was instantly hooked on the area, the...
Twisted Hate by Ana Huang: Favorite Read of August 2023
I did something I RARELY do this past month... I re-read a book. I'm usually and one and done kind of gal when it comes to books. I NEVER feel compelled to go back...
Books to Get You Into Spooky Season
I love spooky season. My youngest was born on Halloween and the joy that holiday now brings our family is all encompassing. Since moving to Florida last year, I have been relying on books...
Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for September 2023
September Book of the Month is The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides!
To me, fall is thriller season (no way can I sit through a thriller movie) so I am so excited to chat about...
How to Throw a Hurricane Party
Hurricane season is upon us!
After you are prepared to make it through the storm and have your evacuation plan in place — what should you do to make it through the days?
That's easy: throw...
Hurricane Preparedness for a New Floridian
Hurricane season lasts from June 1 - November 30. August is the most active month for hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane preparedness is an essential piece of life in the sunshine state. Between...
What Becoming an Aunt Taught me about Motherhood
By January, I will be an aunt to three little peanuts! THREE!
It's hard to believe that it is possible. It's a sign that I'm getting older and I am here for it. This is...