OMG, do I really need all of this stuff for college? The answer is no, but the check lists are here to help you remember those little things that might slip through the cracks... Please let us know what you think and if you find the lists helpful, please forward them to your friends and family. #RiverNestDesigns #funandfabfinds #amazonassociate #newstore #amazonstore #amazon #amazonproduct #amazonbusiness #amazonfinds #amazonsale #amazonsellers #amazondeals #amazondeal #dorml

AUGHHHHHHHH..... What will I need for college besides the basics? LOL, we were there last year and boy oh boy, did we pack wrong! Please know that you will NOT need every article of clothing from your closet, dresser, floor and hamper. It will take up way too much room in the car, you will have to lug it into your building (up who knows how many flights of stairs too!), you will not have room for all of it and will you wear it all right away? Chances are you will be home befo

I need this, and this, and this.... oh, and this, and this,,, and isn't this cute? I need that too! As you quickly watch your back account shrink to nothing, your child is probably having the time of their life finding new things for their home away from home. However, are they choosing exactly what they need? We have put together some check lists to help them out. Can't find what you need in the stores? Check out our Amazon link for some of our most favorite Amazon College f

The perfect office can make a big difference in your productivity. It's not always easy to know exactly what you might need or where to find it, so River Nest Designs is here to help. We have spent probably way too many hours (LOL) scouring Amazon to find just what you need to make your space comfortable and beautiful. Do you have a start on your office and are now stuck? Send us a picture of your current space and we will find exactly what you need on Amazon FREE of charge

Bamboo is considered a Feng Shui health cure, at least in part because it is so easy to grow. A pot of Feng Shui bamboo is typically just an arrangement of stalks placed in a pot filled with pebbles or small stones and filled with water. Lucky bamboo isn't really bamboo, but rather a dracaena that serves as more of a houseplant. Keep lucky bamboo out of the full sun and provide it with partial shade with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening tips. E

If your budget is tight, shoeboxes and serial boxes are a great way to create containers to help organize any of your drawers. You can cover the boxes with wrapping paper or contact paper to match your decor and add some personality. Contact paper can be found at any home store, hardware store, Walmart, dollar tree target etc. Looking to make something a little more sturdy, yet still affordable, check out this quick & fairly inexpensive idea: No desire to make your own organi

Let's get that art stuff organized for your kiddos! Here are 5 storage hacks you could try: Put your play-doh containers in a coffee pod carousel Put small items in ice cube trays Put water-based paints in soap dispensers Use a dish rack for storing coloring books & crayons Use a CLEAR over the door shoe organizer as a craft station #RiverNestDesigns #artstoragehacks #kidhacks #OrganizedHome #OrganizingTip #organizing #declutter #organized #getorganized #professionalorganizer

When placing mirrors around the house, be mindful of where you put them. It is said that mirrors reflect energy, so you would not want mirrors place where negative energy is present. Try and place mirrors in places where you would like to increase energy flow. For example, this could be your bathroom or living room. Mirrors also energize the room too. So, it's not always a great idea to have them in your bedroom, as this can make it harder for you to get enough sleep. #RiverN

Just a simple reminder on how to #GetOrganized or to #StayO organized. Sort the mail. Make your bed every day. Clean as you cook. Put things away when you are done with them. Wipe up messes when they happen. #RiverNestDesigns #OrganizedHome #OrganizingTip #organizing #declutter #organized #getorganized #professionalorganizer #organizingtips #organizedhome #homeorganization #organize #organizedlife #decluttering #organizer #home #homeorganizer #clutterfree #simplify #organizin

Today's Tip: Fix Broken things...You might not be able to fix the world, but you might be able to do something about your own items. Need help? River Nest Designs can organize your items, and we also have a great handyman that can fix those broken things too! Don't keep broken things in your house. Make it a point to either fix, replace or throw away all the broken items. While you engage yourself in fraying your house of such things, you'll probably find a way to fix the pro

It's time to #GetOrganized! Yes, I'm sure you want to, but what's holding you back? Maybe you put your heart & soul into your work, you're busy running the kids around everywhere, or you're just overwhelmed by life and you don't know where to start... Today, I have 5 tips to help get you going - even trying just one can make a difference! Need a gift for someone? The gift of organization might be just what they need. Stop retail therapy: Buy experiences, not things. Garage zo

Here's an easy #FengShui tip you can try. They also say that although it's not ideal, artificial plants will also help the energy in your home as well. I'm a believer! Fill your living room with fresh green plants. It adds beauty as well as life to the room. Choose a plant that helps maintain energy balance in the room. It'll liven up your room and give it a fresh look too. It helps you relax and rejuvenate your energy after a tiring day. #RiverNestDesigns #DIYFengShui #fengs

Alrighty everyone, it's time to #GetOrganized! Here are 5 easy things that you can do to get you started... BTW, I find it especially difficult to accomplish #1 (because I think that its mate will eventually return home). Single Socks Must GO! Throw away all socks without a match. No Old Shirts Anymore: Donate all of the t-shirts you haven't worn over a year to charity. Fridge Clean Out: Take everything out and only sort in again what is healthy & fresh; throw away old sauces

Is Feng Shui for real? I think so...therefore, from time to time I will pass along an easy to do tip. Try it out and let us know if your home feels any different. Sufficient natural light and fresh air should easily find its way into the house. Artificial lighting should also be done in such a way that every corner of the house as well lit. A dark area in the house indicates the presence of neglected areas in your life. Good lighting and fresh air circulation can help you dea

Do you have stuff you don't know what to do with? Here are 6 Disposal Options: Six Disposal Options (for your stuff): Give items to family & friends Donate FreeCycle, Craig's List or Facebook Marketplace Garage Sale Trash eBay #RiverNestDesigns #OrganizedHome #OrganizingTip #organizing #declutter #organized #getorganized #professionalorganizer #organizingtips #organizedhome #homeorganization #organize #organizedlife #decluttering #organizer #home #homeorganizer #clutterfree #