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 May 2023
May's Book of the Month is Finlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle Cosimano!
Book Summary:
"It's a widely known fact that most moms are ready to kill someone by eight thirty AM on any given...
Most Anticipated Read of 2023 Review: Sing Your Secrets
My second book on my Most Anticipated Reads of 2023 list is out in the world!
Book #4 in the "Love, Me and the 303" series, "Sing Your Secrets," is here and it is even...
Best Last Rollercoaster or Thrill Ride at each of the Disney Parks
My oldest is almost 6 years old and a solid 44 inches tall. This means she can ride almost all of the rollercoaster/thrill rides in a Disney Park. We started her on the smaller...
Best First Rollercoaster or Thrill Ride at each Disney Park
My youngest is finally 38 inches tall! At Disney World, this opens an entire new world of rollercoasters to her. She loves the Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom and because of the 35 inch height...
Most Anticipated Read of 2023 Review: Unforgettable
You guys!! The first book on my list of most anticipated reads of the year DID. NOT. DISAPPOINT.
I literally squealed with excitement the moment I got an email that my Advance Review Copy of...
Drive-In Movie Theaters of Central Florida
Drive-In Movie Theaters... I cannot imagine a more enjoyable way to experience a movie with young kids! You can be outside or in your car without the worry about a meltdown inside a crowed...
5 Fun Summer Activities to do with Your Kids in Central Florida
I don't know about you, but I am worried about summer.
What the heck am I going to do without school?! Drop off and pickup take up so much of my time and my oldest...
What is Disney Vacation Club? And Why Should You Have It?
Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is Disney's time share program that allows guests to use "points" on their contracts in exchange for room stays instead of paying cash. Members can use their yearly points stay at...
A Guide to Central Florida Authors
It is no secret that here at Orlando Mom Collective we love to support local businesses and creators. There are so many authors in Central Florida with published novels and children's books. We have...
5 Reasons Why You Should Live in Clermont Florida
When my husband and I decided it was time to move to Florida, we had to give our realtor a list of towns we wanted to check out. We knew that a new construction...
Book Review: The Mother Load by Meredith Ethington
Motherhood is hard and author Meredith Ethington beautifully captures the mental load of motherhood in her newest novel "The Mother Load: Surviving the Daily Grind Without Losing Your Ever-Loving Mind."
This book is going to...
Orlando Mom Book Club: Book of the Month for April 2023
April's Book of the Month is Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney!
Book Summary:
This was my first novel by Alice Feeney and I totally understand the hype about her writing. She created this world that I...
Why I Chose to have a Second C-Section
My first c-section was traumatic.
I went for a routine check when I was 40w4d and thought our discussion would be about an induction at 41w.
Oh boy how I was wrong.
Baby girl failed a non-stress...
Things to do Around Orlando: The Orlando Science Center
When my sister asked what she could buy my girls for Christmas this year, I knew I wanted them to have something experiential. I browsed the Orlando Mom Collective 99 family friendly experience gift guide...
3 Practical Tips to Help you Read More
I am always asked how I can read so much with two small kids.
I will be honest with you, reading as much as I do has meant the loss of other things. However, everything...