• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About/Hire Me
    • About Me
    • Hire Me
    • Contact
    • Family
    • Faith
    • FAQ
    • My Running Story
    • Recipes
  • Disney
  • Fitness
    • runDisney Information Page
    • Fitness
    • Races
  • Parenting
  • Travel

Through Heather's Looking Glass

  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • family
  • About Me

FAQ

Hello! If you have a question you would like me to answer, just send it to heather@heatherslookingglass.com and I would be happy to put it in this section! Or, if you are shy, you can comment on this post under a fake name 🙂

1.) What do you do for a living? You talk about being at home a lot.
Yes! I love working from home. I get paid to blog and create content for social media full time. Last year I took a leap of faith and I am making more than I made working my corporate job for an influencer marketing company. So happy I bet on myself!

2.) What kind of dogs do you have?
I have a 3 year old goldendoodle (medium) named Dolly, and a puppy goldendoodle name Luna who is a mini and will be about 20 pounds full grown.

3.) What Disney resorts have you stayed at?
I have stayed at the Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Bay Lake Tower, Polynesian, Boardwalk, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Wilderness Lodge, Beach Club, Yacht Club, Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter, Coronado Springs, All Star Sports, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, All Star Music, Saratoga Springs, Old Key West, and the Fort Wilderness Campground. My favorite is the Grand Floridian. 🙂 I have also sailed on four Disney cruise ships.

4.) How did you and Bobby meet? How long did you date and how long were you engaged?
Bobby and I met my sophomore year of college, the first weekend back at school. We were both playing in an intermural volleyball tournament on opposite teams and we started talking. He invited me to come out and play ball with them in the afternoons, and he finally asked me out one day. 🙂 We dated for one year and three months before Bobby had the nerve to propose. We then were engaged for 13 months before we got married. (yes it was a long engagement, but when you are having a New Orleans wedding you have to book things way in advance because big weddings are so popular!) We were married January 6, 2007.

5.) How did you get started distance running?
In high school I was a sprinter and a 400 seemed like a long way. In January of 2009, I went to Disney World and watched some friends run the marathon. While standing on the side watching the runners and the spectators, I started to tear up. I was so inspired watching the runners at mile 23ish of their race, determined to finish. At that moment, I decided if they can do it, I can do it. I went home and started training. The next year, I went back and ran the half marathon with my husband. Halfway to my goal! I ran two more halfs, and then started training for the full marathon in the summer. I went back January 2011 and accomplished my goal of running the full marathon! It took me two years but I came full circle. 🙂

6.) I noticed that you don’t blog about your food. What is your diet like?
I knew I was going to get this one! I don’t blog about my food for a reason. I have gotten SO much better, but I am definitely not the epitome of the healthy eater. I have a HUGE sweet tooth and I eat chocolate regularly. I also love bread and pasta, but have cut back. I eat a lot of chicken, and try to limit my red meat to once a week or so. I also LOVE sweet tea but only drink it once a week on the weekend as a treat. I like simple recipes (check out my recipes tab!) I also love cheese!!!! I have broadened my horizons a lot in the past few years, but I still don’t eat seafood and a lot of veggies.

7.) Have you ever struggled with food or your weight?
eh….I’m not really sure how to answer this question. In high school, I ate whatever I wanted. I just never thought about it. I played three sports, and I was skinny as a bean pole! When I went to college, I still ate what I wanted, but it started to take it’s toll because I wasn’t working out that much. I gained about ten pounds but it didn’t really bother me. I also have someone close to me that struggles with an eating disorder, and watching this person makes me NEVER want to go down that road. I think I have a healthy relationship with food. Sure I would love to tone up here and there, who doesn’t. I have trimmed up since I started running, but I don’t weigh myself often and just tend to go by how my clothes feel. I am 5’9″ so I will never be “tiny” and I am ok with that. I am curvy, and my husband likes it, so there. 🙂

8.) What kind of camera do you use?
I have a NikonZ50 and love it! I am still so overwhelmed by it, but haven’t had time to learn all I want to know. Hopefully I can take a class soon to help me. I also have an iphone 14 pro max.

9.) Why did you move to Tennessee?

In the summer of 2022, my family up and moved to Knoxville. We have lived in MANY different places for many reasons, but we want to stay put here! No offense to those from Mississippi, but we just didn’t love it. It’s super hot, super humid, and fun things are many hours drive away. We got bored quickly in the summers, and the particular town we lived in was very materialistic and it was really taking it’s toll on my mental health. I never felt like I fit in because we aren’t rich, and I had a hard time feeling valuable or like I had anything to offer. We love the mountains, the weather here, SO many activities, restaurants, etc. It’s never ending! Plus my parents are less than an hour away. We haven’t looked back and are happy with our decision and thankful it all worked out!

Have a question? Email it to heather@heatherslookingglass.com

Primary Sidebar

I am Heather Montgomery, a 30 something southern girl living in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband Bobby, 10-year-old daughter Emma Kate, and our goldendoodles Dolly and Luna. I’m just a regular girl who likes to workout, travel, hang with my family, text, and eat chips and queso. Be sure to check out my “about me” page for more info!
Thank you for visiting, and feel free to contact me with questions, (or for PR inquiries or press trip invites) at Support@HeathersLookingGlass.com.

Please, no guest post requests. 🙂

More about me

Privacy Policy

You can also find me here:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

  • Experience Superhero-Sized Fun at Gaylord Opryland DC Summer
  • Digital Nomads: Safely Working Remotely While You Roam
  • Tips for Surviving (and Thriving) as a Travel Ball Mom
  • Protecting Your Kids’ Eyes In the Digital Age
  • Late Spring Events Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

 

Search

How to Start a Blog

How to start a blog
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • Family
I used to think dairy-free desserts were “just o I used to think dairy-free desserts were “just okay.” Like, fine in a pinch… but never something I craved. 👀

But then this little picnic happened—just me, my girl, and a sweet treat we both loved enough to fight over the last bite. 😅

We’ve been trying to be more mindful with food choices lately (especially with summer travel coming up), and I grabbed these So Delicious treats at Kroger kind of on a whim. The new packaging caught my eye, but it was the taste that totally surprised us. Creamy. Indulgent. No weird aftertaste. And no, we’re not fully dairy-free—and we still loved them.

It’s one of those little swaps that doesn’t feel like giving anything up.

And that? That’s a win for both of us. ✨@So_Delicious

#SoDeliciousDairyFree, #DairyFreeYourMin #SoDeliciousPartner #KrogerFinds #PlantBasedTreats #BackyardMoments
🚨 Homeschool decision!! If you have been aroun 🚨 Homeschool decision!!

If you have been around here since Christmas time, then you know we pulled Emma Kate out of her private school after the first semester and put her in a hybrid homeschool for the spring. The main reason being we wanted more absences than the school allowed. 

What is a hybrid? In our case, she went to a school all day 3 days a week, and we taught her at home two days a week. 

It seemed like the best of both worlds, not having absences count since we were also her teachers, being able to stay home some, sleep in, and travel. 

Well, it wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies. For one, the school we sent her to ended up not being what we thought. We were told being absent wouldn’t be a problem, but it became clear very early on her teacher was not a fan and she was not kind or accommodating to Emma Kate. There’s a lot of other reasons we didn’t blown the school I won’t go into. (If you are local and considering hybrid feel free to dm me and I will share my concerns and grievances.)

Teaching your kid is hard. There were lots of tears and frustrations, and she got bored since Bobby and I also work from home/I’m not a stay at hoke mom. We couldn’t just sit with her all day and teach her with our crazy long hours owning two businesses. 

It was tough to keep a schedule and while getting to travel a lot was great, she didn’t thrive on not having a routine and struggled with the randomness of everything.

She is also a very social only child who missed her friends and also wants to play sports for her school.

 In the end while there were a lot of pros to hybrid homeschool, the cons outweighed them for us so we are returning to her old school in the fall. 

Am I glad we did it? Yes! I always would have wondered otherwise and now we know. We will still be pulling her out of school some to travel in the fall, just not as much. 

If you have any questions feel free to drop them in the comments below and I will be happy to answer the best I can! 🩷

#hybridhomeschool #homeschooler #homeschoolquestions #homeschoolplanning #homeschoolfail #knoxvillelife #knoxvilletn
✨ Staying steps from the magic! ✨ We loved our ✨ Staying steps from the magic! ✨ We loved our visit to Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel—especially with Disneyland celebrating its 70th anniversary! 

🏰 From the dreamy castle-themed rooms to the lush gardens, on-site dining, and a pool perfect for post-park relaxation… this place has it all. And the free shuttle to the parks? A total game changer! 🎉 

@anaheimmajestic 
#AnaheimMajesticpartner #anaheimmajestic #anaheimmajesticgardenhotel #Disneyland70 #HotelNearDisneyland #CastleRoomVibes #FamilyTravel
If people who believe these are at my table, it’ If people who believe these are at my table, it’s time for me to find a new one.
 (And you are always welcome at mine!) 🩷

#propaganda #momliferocks #momtruths #summer2025
Tucked away just outside of Gatlinburg, Alpine Hav Tucked away just outside of Gatlinburg, Alpine Haven was everything we wanted in a mountain getaway—and then some. ⛰️ 

This luxury cabin has 4 spacious bedrooms (including one with built-in bunks that my daughter loved) and 4 full bathrooms, making it perfect for a family trip or group vacation.

We spent our days soaking in the hot tub with mountain views, lounging on the deck by the fireplace with coffee in hand, and playing pool in the game room. 

The cabin even has its own private sauna and steam room—YES, really! It felt like a full-on spa experience right in the woods. ✨ 

And one of the best surprises? It has its own playground, which was a total hit with with daughter and such a bonus for keeping little ones entertained.

We were just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, but honestly, we barely wanted to leave. If you’re planning a Smoky Mountains trip, Alpine Haven is that perfect mix of cozy, modern, and wow-worthy. 💫

🚨 Use code Heather10 at the 🔗 in my bio to save 10% on your stay at one of their 3 cabins! 
@alpine_haven_cabin_spa 

#AlpineHavenCabinpartner #alpinehavencabin #GatlinburgCabin #TennesseeCabin #LuxuryCabinRental #SmokyMountainGetaway #FamilyTravel #CabinGoals #luxurycabin
Looking to sneak away without the kids and reconne Looking to sneak away without the kids and reconnect as a couple? #For21+ #Sponsored ✨ 

Hendersonville, NC is open and ready to welcome you with small-town charm, sweeping vineyard views, and incredible local flavor along the Cheers! Trail! 🍷🍻

We spent two amazing days exploring everything from cozy coffee shops to vibrant wineries — and you can steal our exact itinerary for your next getaway! 🧳💑

🍽️ Stayed at: The Charleston Inn @thecharlestoninn

🍕 Lunch: West First Wood-Fired @westfirstwf

🍇 Wine tasting: Marked Tree Vineyard @markedtreevineyard

🌮 Dinner: Tipsy Taco @tipsytacoofficial

☕ Next day coffee: Arabella’s @arabellahvl

🍳 Breakfast: Mike’s on Main @mikesonmainstreet

🛍️ Shopping: Downtown (McFarlan Bakery = must-visit!) @mcfarlanbakery 

🍷 Lunch + Tasting: Burntshirt Vineyards at The Vintner’s Table @burntshirt.vineyards 

Want to sip and explore like we did? Download the NEW Digital Cheers! Pass from Visit Hendersonville — your gateway to a flavorful adventure! 🍻

This free digital pass unlocks exclusive tasting experiences at Hendersonville’s best breweries, wineries, cideries, and meaderies. Whether you love bold IPAs, crisp ciders, or smooth reds, there’s something for every artisanal beverage lover. Check in as you go to earn points and redeem them for exclusive Cheers! Trail merchandise — all while supporting local makers.

After Hurricane Helene, they are so happy to welcome visitors back to @visithendersonvillenc! Their wineries, breweries, cideries, and more are ready to pour, and their charming downtown is eager for you to wander. Local businesses are so welcoming and ready to invite you to experience the southern hospitality of the area—come rediscover what makes it so special. 

Plan your trip to Hendersonville today — your next romantic adventure is just a sip away.

#VisitHendersonville #CheersTrail #HendersonvilleNC #CouplesGetaway #SipStayRepeat
🏰 We have been planning this for months. I th 🏰 We have been planning this for months. 

I thought about the right time to surprise her, and after then lost the state AAU tournament in the championship game, AND she was sick (crazy cough at the end of the video haha!) 

I knew this would be the perfect time to cheer her up. I think it worked. 😜

Check out my story highlight on my profile called “Disneyland70” if you missed all the fun! 

#disneyland70 #disneyland70th #surprisedisneytrip #disneycreators #disneylandpark #disneylandsurprise #disneyland70thanniversary

Copyright © 2025 · Through Heather's Looking Glass · Theme by Bella Creative Studio