Jennifer Soltys

My family gets competitive about games, and when my niece and nephew come to town we crack up playing at my mom's house. These are the card and party games we keep pulling out, plus two puzzles for quieter nights. The three marked AD were sent to me to try.

I love a warm drink before bed, and I review a lot of teas and sleep drinks on my blog, Jen Tried It. These are the ones I keep going back to, from loose leaf berry teas to a sugar-free hot cocoa. Most are caffeine-free, and the two that aren't say so. Everything here was sent to me to try, so each one is marked AD.

I have three senior rescue dogs, including a 6.5-pound chihuahua who wants to be held all day. I review products on my blog, Jen Tried It, and these are the dog things that lasted months in our house. Treats, bath time, a bed, toys and a go-bag. Anything marked AD was sent to me to try. Ask me about any of them in the comments!

I'm not celiac, but I avoid gluten because of Hashimoto's. These are the gluten-free pizzas I keep going back to near Worth, IL, plus the best frozen gluten-free pizza I've found and a place to build your own at home. None of these restaurants are dedicated gluten-free facilities, so order based on your comfort level.

I avoid gluten because of Hashimoto's, and I order a chicken breast salad with ranch almost everywhere I go. These are the spots near Worth, IL I keep going back to. I haven't confirmed that every salad here is gluten-free, so if you need it to be, ask about the chicken, dressing and toppings before you order.

These are the gluten-free snacks I buy over and over again because they taste good and don’t feel like a compromise. I’ve tried a lot of misses. These are the hits. I do NOT have celiac, but I am gluten-free due to Hashimoto's.

These are the gluten-free snacks I buy over and over again because they taste good and don’t feel like a compromise. I’ve tried a lot of misses. These are the hits. I do NOT have celiac, but I am gluten-free due to Hasimoto's.

My dogs ignore most beds, so when they choose to sleep on something, I notice. These are the blankets, beds, and cozy spots they actually use every single day.

These are the tools that keep my business running while I’m doing anything else. If you want systems instead of chaos, start here.