How to Create a Peaceful Home - Episode 8

Slightly off Script with Andy and Bethany Needham

This week, we kick off the new year with candid moments and hilarious mishaps (including a recording oversight). We reflect on the importance of making your home a sanctuary. Dive into our reflections on flexibility in having a peaceful home while raising kids, finding joy in small spaces, and creating a welcoming environment. From futons to blanket fights, tune in for laughs, life lessons, and relatable marriage tales. 00:00 Welcome to Slightly Off Script00:31 Podcasting Mishaps and Memories01:25 New Year Reflections03:57 Holiday Food Highlights11:50 Making a House a Home21:05 A Heated Argument and a Cold Reality22:55 Learning to Build a Home Together25:33 Creating a Sanctuary for Kids26:35 Adapting to Different Living Spaces33:11 The Big Move: Buying Our First House34:30 Challenges of Home Ownership38:06 Reflecting on Home and Gratitude42:21 Practical Tips for Creating a Sanctuary46:43 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead