OMG, I LOVE ART SUPPLIES and so do almost all artists! And why not? There are so many choices out there and so many things that you can do with the supplies that you have. If you are soon about to start Art School or take an art class in college, those professors of yours will be asking for certain brand names of art supplies. Did you know that the college store has a large mark up? On average, you are going to be looking at spending between $70 - $250 each semester. Trying t

College, is it stressful? Well, yeah... College students experience stress due to many factors - being away from home for the first time, lack of good time management, pressures of the classroom (or virtual classroom), figuring out how to pay for things, changes in sleeping/eating... So, how can students recuperate and recharge their batteries? The answer is complicated because it will be different for everyone... (sorry for such a vague answer). An online article by Best Col

Is it a struggle to get those kiddos of yours to clean up their rooms after they are done playing? Are you making the task fun or is it more of a chore for them? How do you make cleaning fun? You could look for fun storage ideas like the car garage or shark hamper that we found on Amazon, make cleaning into a game or I guess you could also bribe them... One trick I often found fun was to beat the clock... I'd set a timer and the kids would have to put all of the ________ away

We all love our children and want them to be happy, so why not encourage a bit of creativity from them this summer? As an art teacher for over 25 years, I just LOVE seeing my students figure things out and the smile that results is just PRICELESS! There are so many blogs on the wonders of making things (which I will soon share), but for now, please check out our website for some of our favorite art supplies https://www.rivernestdesigns.com/store-favorite-art-products or https

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

There are some things that you just can't live without if you want to live organized. A reading cubby for the kids that also stores their books, baskets for ANY part of the house, shoe organizers for the closet, rolling tool storage and hanging tool storage for the garage, collapsable boxes for wherever you might need them, storage containers for the kitchen, rolling carts for the craft room and even for the office will neaten things up and will also help you find the item wh

Running out for office supplies in the fall is always a fun time for me. You can find some absolutely fantastic deals that you can't live without and you will find that you even will need to stock up on as well. But what happens when you run out and the sales are no longer in the stores? Have you found yourself looking from store to store and not getting what you set out for? I am speaking from experience here... LOL. I have come to find that Amazon seems to have almost every

Beautiful weather is almost here, and you should enhance your life with our Fun & Fabulous Amazon Store Finds. To make it easy on you, we have located outdoor items for all members of your family. But wait... our website has so much more, you just can't wait any longer! Visit us today... River Nest Designs only recommends products that we would use ourselves, and all opinions expressed here are our own. Also, as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases (at no co

Tonight's full moon is called by many names Hay Moon, Buck Moon, Thunder Moon, Mead Moon, Rose Moon, Guru Moon, and Dharma Day. For more information, check out NASA science at go.nasa.gov/3gIBUeM. To keep your child busy this week, here are a few fantastic books that you can read to them: Max & the Tag-Along Moon, Goodnight Moon, I love You to the Moon and Back, The First Moon Landing, and Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book. Please be sure to check out your local library for m

I have children and teach, so I don’t believe it when science tells me that the full moon does not change the behavior of the children around me. However, maybe they are always CRAZY and I never really notice this until it’s a full moon. What are your thoughts on the full moon theory? #RiverNestDesigns #FullMoon #Ikea #moon #moonlight #nature #love #luna #night #astrology #sky #nightsky #moonphases #moonlovers #kidsfun #kids #kidsactivities #fun #children #familytime #kidscra