2012 vb net express - reports/printing/etc

Ok, what is the best way to create reports?

I have report viewer but cant seem to figure out how the heck to use it! lol... how do you create a report!?
I need to create a few reports (from data) as well as needing to create a receipt and work "order" page.

I know i can just create the page using code, but really it seems like there SHOULD be a better way?

Thanks!