71 episodes

In today’s busy world, it's often impossible to have candid meaningful conversations about the happenings inside our hearts and homes. Some conversations we bury within us, hoping never to have to share. Some conversations we long to discuss, if only we had someone to listen. And some we simply never broach the subject of because we have yet to dig that deep inside ourselves.

It is my hope those conversations will originate here. Together, let's discover who we are through intentional home tips, to hopefully make life easier. Let’s chat on relationships, marriage, parenting, and more. Our greatest, most vulnerable moments tend to happen inside the four walls we call home. So, let’s be vulnerable here. In this space, I hope you will learn more about yourself and leave with an idea of how to create a heart and home of intention.

She Made Herself a Home Rachel Van Kluyve

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 54 Ratings

In today’s busy world, it's often impossible to have candid meaningful conversations about the happenings inside our hearts and homes. Some conversations we bury within us, hoping never to have to share. Some conversations we long to discuss, if only we had someone to listen. And some we simply never broach the subject of because we have yet to dig that deep inside ourselves.

It is my hope those conversations will originate here. Together, let's discover who we are through intentional home tips, to hopefully make life easier. Let’s chat on relationships, marriage, parenting, and more. Our greatest, most vulnerable moments tend to happen inside the four walls we call home. So, let’s be vulnerable here. In this space, I hope you will learn more about yourself and leave with an idea of how to create a heart and home of intention.

    Ep 70. Farewell

    Ep 70. Farewell

    It’s the final episode of the season and I want to take the time to say farewell and thank you for taking the time out of your day to listen to She Made Herself A home as I complete this series with 70 episodes. 
     
    I am so thankful for the platform that the Lord has given me to share more of who I was, to share my passions more deeply, and to be more vulnerable. This podcast has really helped me counsel myself, and I am so happy and thankful that some of you have benefited from it.  I am headed off to take care of my people but you can still follow me on Instagram and TikTok and on my blog. 
     
    Thank you guys so much for being here and for investing in my family, my home. This little gal from Tennessee greatly appreciates you
     
    Connect with me on Instagram at @crateandcottage
    Visit my website: crateandcottage.com/

    • 5 min
    Ep 69. What to Invest In

    Ep 69. What to Invest In

    While the term investment might make you think of monetary and proprietary gains, if you look deeper, investment actually covers a lot more ground than you think. When you take the time to truly think about what you want to invest in, you uncover ways you can increase the joy, prosperity and purpose in your life. 
     
    As I close out this season, I've been thinking about the last few things I've wanted to leave with you guys in these next few episodes. In today’s episode, I want to talk about three things to invest in today that will greatly enhance your quality of life. 
     
    In this episode, we cover:
    Invest in yourself [3:28] Invest in your spouse, your family, your friends and the Lord to foster that love and intimacy [6:04] Invest in conversations with yourself [9:17] Invest in your dreams [10:34] This episode is sponsored by She Made Herself a Home, my book that will help you discover how to create a home that is inviting, beautiful, functional and uniquely personal all while staying on budget. It is a home decor planner that features beautiful photography from more than 40 real homes and contributions from other successful home decor bloggers. I promise it will make home designing an exciting, un-intimidating process. My hope is that these pages spark your passions, guide you to create spaces you love and most importantly give you the confidence to try something new. Anyone, no matter age, status, income level or past can make a home for herself and those she loves. Because no one has to break the bank to bring new life, intention and purpose to a home. You can buy your copy anywhere books are sold or at crateandcottage.com/book.
    Connect with me on Instagram at @crateandcottage
    Visit my website: crateandcottage.com/

    • 12 min
    Ep 68. Stop Doubting

    Ep 68. Stop Doubting

    The meaning of self-doubt is a lack of faith in oneself, it means that you don’t feel certain about your own abilities or actions. It’s a big problem, and everyone feels the same way, yet sometimes it just creeps in and before you know it you begin to question yourself.  
     
    As I close out this season, I've been thinking about the last few things I've wanted to leave with you guys in these next few episodes. In today’s episode, I want to share with you what I have learned about self doubt and how you can handle it.
     
    In this episode, we cover:
     
    Stop doubting yourself [2:09] When you are doubting yourself you need to lean into your passions [4:04] Take the risk, it’s worth it [6:32] If you fail, who cares? At least you marked it off your bucket list and you can now move forward [9:56] This episode is sponsored by She Made Herself a Home, my book that will help you discover how to create a home that is inviting, beautiful, functional and uniquely personal all while staying on budget. It is a home decor planner that features beautiful photography from more than 40 real homes and contributions from other successful home decor bloggers. I promise it will make home designing an exciting, un-intimidating process. My hope is that these pages spark your passions, guide you to create spaces you love and most importantly give you the confidence to try something new. Anyone, no matter age, status, income level or past can make a home for herself and those she loves. Because no one has to break the bank to bring new life, intention and purpose to a home. You can buy your copy anywhere books are sold or at crateandcottage.com/book.
    Connect with me on Instagram at @crateandcottage
    Visit my website: crateandcottage.com/

    • 13 min
    Ep 67. You Matter

    Ep 67. You Matter

     
    The goal of my podcast is to share words of wisdom and inspiration to help you carry on throughout the days. I know that life can get hard, and there are challenges we face that can really bring us down, but when you dive deep down into all the things that make you who you are, you come to realize just how worthy you are.   
     
    I've been thinking about the last few things I've wanted to leave with you guys in these next few episodes, and I simply just want to build you guys up and let you know that you're worth it. In today’s episode, I want to share with you why I think you're valuable and the lessons I have learned over the last year and a half. 
     
    In this episode, we cover:
    It can be easy to get wrapped up in living in a material world but giving is just as good as receiving  [3:39] What matters actually matters, don’t focus on the things that do not matter [6:44] The Devil likes to whisper things to throw you off track but don’t fall victim to these negative thoughts [9:55] This episode is sponsored by She Made Herself a Home, my book that will help you discover how to create a home that is inviting, beautiful, functional and uniquely personal all while staying on budget. It is a home decor planner that features beautiful photography from more than 40 real homes and contributions from other successful home decor bloggers. I promise it will make home designing an exciting, un-intimidating process. My hope is that these pages spark your passions, guide you to create spaces you love and most importantly give you the confidence to try something new. Anyone, no matter age, status, income level or past can make a home for herself and those she loves. Because no one has to break the bank to bring new life, intention and purpose to a home. You can buy your copy anywhere books are sold or at crateandcottage.com/book.
    Connect with me on Instagram at @crateandcottage
    Visit my website: crateandcottage.com/

    • 14 min
    Ep 66: Heavenly Realm

    Ep 66: Heavenly Realm

    As we get into the holiday season, we might find this one of the best times of the year or one of the most stressful times. The holiday season can be heard for many of us, especially when we think about the people we have or the people we love who cannot join us in person.  
     
    In today’s episode, I share some lessons I have learned from a book called Imagine Heaven by John Burke. This book speaks on ways you can understand the afterlife and near-death experiences. I read a specific chapter and talk about shame-based identity, how we are still the person God created us to be and why as females we shouldn’t carry shame and guilt. 
     
    In this episode, we cover:
    An excerpt from Chapter 5: You’ll Be Yourself Finally [4:04] You are still the person God created you to be [9:28] As females we should not carry shame and guilt [10:09] Another story from the book: We all want to make a name for ourselves but why? [12:48] The Lord immediately knows who you are [15:44] This episode is sponsored by She Made Herself a Home, my book that will help you discover how to create a home that is inviting, beautiful, functional and uniquely personal all while staying on budget. It is a home decor planner that features beautiful photography from more than 40 real homes and contributions from other successful home decor bloggers. I promise it will make home designing an exciting, un-intimidating process. My hope is that these pages spark your passions, guide you to create spaces you love and most importantly give you the confidence to try something new. Anyone, no matter age, status, income level or past can make a home for herself and those she loves. Because no one has to break the bank to bring new life, intention and purpose to a home. You can buy your copy anywhere books are sold or at crateandcottage.com/book.
    Connect with me on Instagram at @crateandcottage
    Visit my website: crateandcottage.com/

    • 15 min
    Ep 65: Self Esteem

    Ep 65: Self Esteem

    It might seem like an issue in your teens, but struggling with self esteem is something that many adults struggle with. I’ve seen my friends and family struggle with self esteem, and as mothers, we often feel a little lost and this in turn impacts our self esteem.  
     
    In today’s episode, I share ways to increase your self esteem based on an article by Psychology Today. These easy steps include having a positive attitude which in turn increases your trust and belief in yourself, breaking the stigma by talking to your friends and most importantly making time for fun (something I’ve discussed in previous podcasts).  Self improvement and self confidence isn’t something you change overnight but you can work on it bit by bit!
     
    In this episode, we cover:
    Struggling with self esteem? Here are 10 things you can do about it [1:41] #1 Have a Positive Attitude [3:18] #2 Talk to Your Friends [4:03] #3 Get Up and Move [4:46] #4 and #5 Do a Purpose Driven Activity and Create Plans [6:34] #6 Listen to Your Body [7:22] #7 and #8 Nourish Your Body with the Right Foods and Make Quality Time for Yourself [8:15] #9 and #10 Write Out Your Goals and Have Fun! [8:57] Our self worth goes back to how we were raised and what relationship we had with our parents [9:41] Article referenced: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-upside-things/202009/10-ways-boost-your-self-esteem  
    This episode is sponsored by She Made Herself a Home, my book that will help you discover how to create a home that is inviting, beautiful, functional and uniquely personal all while staying on budget. It is a home decor planner that features beautiful photography from more than 40 real homes and contributions from other successful home decor bloggers. I promise it will make home designing an exciting, un-intimidating process. My hope is that these pages spark your passions, guide you to create spaces you love and most importantly give you the confidence to try something new. Anyone, no matter age, status, income level or past can make a home for herself and those she loves. Because no one has to break the bank to bring new life, intention and purpose to a home. You can buy your copy anywhere books are sold or at crateandcottage.com/book.
    Connect with me on Instagram at @crateandcottage
    Visit my website: crateandcottage.com/

    • 13 min

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54 Ratings

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Real life conversations!

Thank you for creating this podcast! Love your book and your Instagram account. This podcast and what you discuss is a blessing to me, so thank you!!

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Beautiful Joy

Good morning Mrs.Rachel, what a beautiful podcast, feeling so thankful to be here.
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I found Rachel after she was a guest on another podcast I listen to. Since then I’ve read her book & love her episodes! She’s very relatable, transparent and honest, & I always take something away 👏🏻

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