Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

Author: WDIY 88.1 FM Language: English Episodes: 8
There's a particular warmth that comes from finding a gift that feels truly personal, something that carries a story within it. Home for the Holidays, from the team at WDIY 88.1 FM, is built around that feeling. This isn't just a seasonal series about shopping; it's an audio celebration of the people and passion behind the products in our own communities. Each episode is a conversation, pulling up a chair with local artisans, crafters, shop owners, and gardeners to hear how their hands and imaginations bring unique creations to life. You'll discover the stories woven into a handmade blanket, the care behind a jar of local honey, or the history preserved in a family-run boutique. The focus here is on how choosing these items does more than check a name off a list-it strengthens the local economy and fosters a deeper connection to the place we call home. It’s a gentle reminder that the spirit of the season can be found in supporting your neighbor. Tune in for genuine interviews and behind-the-scenes glimpses that will change how you think about your next purchase. This podcast offers a cozy, inspiring alternative to the holiday rush, encouraging you to share bigger by thinking smaller. Find it wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Episodes
Self-Care & Wellness | Home for the Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:18
Margaret McConnell and Tiffany Sondergaard talk about buying gifts that help you relax and recharge. They welcome four-time Olympian, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur Joetta Clark Diggs to the studio.
Families, Kids & Experience-Seekers | Home for the Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:20
Margaret McConnell and Tiffany Sondergaard talk about buying gifts for families, kids, and the experience-seekers in your life. They welcome guests Deborah Carey from Community Bank in Bethlehem and Andy Po, owner of Hom…
Fashion Flare | Home for the Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:50
Hosts Margaret McConnell and Tiffany Sondergaard spotlight the best Lehigh Valley boutiques and designers. They're joined by Lara Bly and Erin Zebertavage from the SouthSide Arts District in Bethlehem.
For the Foodie | Home for the Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:21
This week on the Home for the Holidays podcast, we celebrate the culinary makers who fuel the Lehigh Valley community. Margaret McConnell and Tiffany Sondergaard sit down with Veronica Moore of The Taste Smokers along wi…
Joyful Giving | Home for the Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:15
This week's episode of the Home for the Holidays podcast highlights the organizations feeding, sheltering, and supporting families across the Lehigh Valley. Stopping by the studio is guest Dawn Godshall of Community Acti…
Artful Finds and Local Treasures | Home for the Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:46
On this episode of the Home for the Holidays podcast, Tiffany Sondergaard and Margaret McConnell talk about artful finds and local treasures. We're talking about those gifts that have a story — the kind you can't find in…
Readers and Gamers | Home for the Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:40
On this episode of the Home for the Holidays podcast, Tiffany Sondergaard and Margaret McConnell talk about buying gifts for the readers and gamers in your life. They welcome Joselin Medina, the owner of Medina Books and…
Cozy Home Holiday Décor | Home for the Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:47
On this debut podcast episode, Tiffany Sondergaard and Margaret McConnell discuss cozy holiday décor for the home. They welcome Anthony Sierra, the interior designer responsible for the holiday decorations at Hotel Bethl…