Toy Rotation - How It Changed Our Family Life.
One thing we really struggled with as parents was the guilt of hearing the words “I’m bored”—followed closely by the wave of frustration that hit soon after. It didn’t matter if...
Introducing
The Nestie Post
The Nestie Post is a place where we aim to share stories, things we've learned, resources for families and more with our customers and our wider online community. Find free downloads, activities for children, informational posts and more in our blog.
The Nestie Post
Designing a Child’s Bedroom that will stand the test of time.
When designing a child’s bedroom, finding the balance between creating a calming environment that encourages sleep, while also adding elements of fun and personality, can feel like a daunting task...
Founder Finds - Birthday Party Gifts.
Wow, September has come around quickly, hasn’t it! A lot of us will have spent the last couple of months thinking about uniforms, school shoes, and book bags, but if...
Surviving a rainy school holiday - Crafts edition.
With the summer holidays in full swing, I thought I’d put together some crafts that have become family favourites in our house. If you’ve read any of our previous blogs,...
Summertime Traditions: Make Blackcurrant Cordial and Jam.
Blackcurrant Cordial We have a giant blackcurrant bush just outside of our front door, and while we have often made jam, we were at a loss as to what else...
Founder Finds Heirloom Treasures.
One of my favourite things about the world of social media is: There is a really strong sense of community within the business world these days, where support out weighs...
6 Tips to encourage children to grow their own food.
6 Tips to encourage children to grow their own food. On the face of it, I am sure most children- especially older children (I have a teen, trust me)...
Earth Day 2024
Earth Day 2024 As stated by the earth day founders themselves, Earth Day isn’t just a day, It's a movement. Earth Day is a movement of hearts, minds and...
How to make Earth Day seed bombs
Earth day seed bombs For me, the idea of a perfect craft to do with younger children is one with various small steps, small enough to retain your child’s interest...
How to live more sustainably, and why to start off small
More and more people are looking to make a shift towards a more sustainable way of life. And that's a good thing. Really good, in fact. Because it doesn't take...
How to sow seeds and grow your own fruits and vegetables for beginners
The first thing I'll say when it comes to sowing seeds or attempting to grow your own fruits and veg, or flowers if that’s your thing, is that it’s...
The core of our illustrations
The idea behind Nestie wasn’t to simply make a home interior brand; we wanted to create products that spark imagination in children, to inspire and encourage conversations about the beauty...