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Tidy Tidbits with Tyler Moore | Tidy Up Your Life with Home Organization & Daily Routines
Tidy Tidbits is a micro-podcast focused on helping you tidy up your life through home organization, decluttering, and simple daily routines. Host Tyler Moore, known as Tidy Dad, shares practical organizing tips, cleaning strategies, and home systems designed for busy people. Tyler is a dad of three, a full-time New York City teacher, and bestselling author of Tidy Up Your Life. He aims to make tidying feel achievable, helping listeners clear clutter and make space for what matters most.
Episodes
#80 - Booked and Busy: How to Have A Reading Life | Solo Tidy Dad
Want to read more books but can’t seem to find the time? Between work, parenting, and never-ending to-do lists, making time to read can feel impossible.In this solo episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad shares how he makes room for books as a father of three, full-time NYC public school teacher, and marathon runner.From his five-minute morning reading routine to swapping bedtime scrolling for a good b
#79 - How to Tackle a Never-Ending To-Do List with Jess Ekstrom
What if the goal isn’t to finally finish your to-do list, but to accept that you never will?In this episode, I’m talking with Jess Ekstrom, author of Making It Without Losing It, about the never-ending to-do list, why accomplishment rarely gives us the feeling we expect it to, and how to decide what actually deserves our time and attention.I also share my word for the year and ask Jess: Is that se
#78 - Making The Case to Stop Doing All The Work | Solo Tidy Dad
The planning. The decision-making. The meals. The work. The parenting. The exercise. The endless list of things you’re somehow supposed to fit into one day.In this solo episode, I’m taking my own advice from Tidy Up Your Life and revisiting one of my favorite ideas: Stop Doing All the Work.When life feels like too much, there are three ways to lighten the load: eliminate it, share it, or outsource
#77 - How to Stop Buying Things You Don’t Need with Author Eric Athas
Tidy Tidbits #77 - How to Stop Buying Things You Don’t NeedIn this episode, I’m talking with Eric Atlas, the author of Saying No to New: Why New Things Are Stealing Your Time, Money, and Happiness―and How to Take Back Your Life.His book is about the psychology of understanding why we want new things and how to make better informed decisions about the things that we bring into our home.It’s not abo
#76 - Make Sense of the Mess: 3 Ways to Reset During a Busy Week | Solo Tidy Dad
It’s been a messy week. We made the switch from Pennsylvania back to NYC, I officially started year 19 of teaching, and our three kids started back to school.In this episode, I’m sharing three simple things I’m doing to make the transition feel more manageable: tidying what I can control, putting on my own oxygen mask first, and asking what actually matters to our family right now.When life feels
#75 - How to Feed Your Kids Well Without Overthinking It with Jennifer Anderson
This episode is sponsored by Plantifique. Emily and I both turned 40 years old this summer, so quality skincare has been on the mind. Plantifique is a female-founded, Korean-developed skincare brand built on one idea: feed your skin barrier, don’t fight it. You can head to plantifique.com/tidydad and use code TIDYDAD20 for 20% off an order + a FREE gift.What should our kids be eating? Should we be
#74 - Life After Ambition with Amil Niazi
I was standing on a beach in Bermuda in my butterfly swim briefs when my sisters broke the news via text: Dolly Parton had passed away at the age of 80.Butterflies had always been a symbol for Dolly, and for my 40th birthday, my sisters had given me a Dolly “Cup of Ambition” mug, a nod to her iconic song “9 to 5.”There was something especially poignant about learning of Dolly’s death the same week
#73 - I Applied to Be a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Clown | Solo Tidy Dad
What does tidying up your life have to do with becoming a clown in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Apparently, more than you might think.Tyler Moore (Tidy Dad) shares how a childhood tradition of watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Kentucky eventually led to attending the parade with his own kids in New York City, becoming a Ronald McDonald balloon handler, touring Macy’s Studio, an
#72 - The Back-to-School Routine I’d Start With | Solo Tidy Dad
Building on Episode #70, “Back-to-School Isn’t a Day, It’s a Season,” this episode is focused on the routine I’d address first. It’s small but surprisingly complicated: getting out the door and then getting everything put away when you come home.Using strategies from my experience as a teacher, school administrator, and dad of three, I’m sharing my simple routine framework that actually works.The
#71 - What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking with Caro Chambers
In episode #55 of Tidy Tidbits, I asked, “When was the last time you actually used a cookbook? Not your phone. Not a blog post. A real, physical cookbook with a spine, pages, and a table of contents.”Ever since then, my family has been cooking from Caro Chambers’ cookbook, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking, almost every day. Her brand new cookbook, Make It Fast, is filled with simple 1
#70 - Back-to-School Isn't a Day, It's a Season | School Routines & Finding Your Family Rhythm | Solo Tidy Dad
In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad (Tyler Moore) shares a simple mindset shift that’s helped him navigate nearly two decades in education, as both a teacher, an administrator and a parent. Whether you have school-age children or you simply feel the shift that comes with a new season, this episode offers a calmer approach to one of the busiest times of the year.Instead of adding more back-to
#69 - Small Habit, Big Results: Why Mobility Deserves a Place in Your Morning with Dean Pohlman
Six months ago, I started a simple 30-day experiment: no checking social media or news between 5:00 and 7:00 a.m. That one change created more time, more mental space, and eventually led to another experiment: moving my workouts to the early morning. But jumping straight from sleep into an intense workout wasn’t easy, so I added one more habit: a short morning yoga practice while my coffee brews.W
#68 - Buying a Second Home First: An Unconventional Real Estate Strategy with Katie Cline
What if the traditional path to homeownership isn’t the only path?This week I’m joined by my friend, fellow Astoria Queens neighbor, and host of the Second Home First podcast, Katie Cline. Katie and I both rent our apartments in New York City as our primary homes, while owning vacation properties outside the city.We talk about the realities of owning and managing short-term rental properties, and
#67 - Jo Piazza on The Parisian Heist + Is It Ever Okay to Steal?
This week I’m joined by bestselling author Jo Piazza to celebrate the release of her newest novel, The Parisian Heist. Our conversation starts with a simple question: Is it ever okay to steal? From there, we dive into the real-life story of Jo Van Gogh, the woman responsible for transforming Vincent van Gogh from an overlooked artist into one of the most celebrated painters in history. We also exp
#66 - Teach Your Kids How to Actually Get Clean | Solo Tidy Dad
It’s time to order the paperback version of the “original, whimsical, and altogether practical,” Tidy Up Your LIFE book! In print August 4th. Grab your copy of Tidy Up Your Life today!Tidy Up Your Life is about more than organizing your home. It’s about building routines and systems that help you navigate the inevitable messes of everyday life.Today’s episode is about one of those messes: teaching
#65 - 4 Simple Family Meeting Ideas to Improve Communication | Solo Tidy Dad
Our family started our summer break this week! Whenever life changes and transitions happen, I think it’s worth asking: How do we stay connected?This spring I took twelve graduate credits to move up to the final salary step as a teacher. One of my courses focused on building classroom culture, and it made me realize something. Teachers spend a lot of time thinking about how to help students talk t
#64 - Lessons From the Camino: Slowing Down, Finding Purpose, and Walking Your Own Way
If you’ve been craving a little more quiet, a little more stillness, or a reminder that you don’t have to keep pace with everyone around you, this episode is for you.While walking the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain I occasionally pulled out my phone and recorded voice memos. This week on Tidy Tidbits, I’m sharing some of those audio recordings with my personal reflections, complete with the
#63 - What Turning 40 Is Teaching Me About Life
This week, I’m turning 40! We’re also celebrating major family milestones, including one daughter graduating from kindergarten and another graduating from elementary school. As Father’s Day and summer break approach, I’m reflecting on this season of life, and revisiting the idea of Surthrival, the space between surviving and thriving. If you’re navigating a surthrival season of your own, this epis
#62 - Dad Brain Isn’t a Joke. It’s Neuroscience. A conversation with Darby Saxby, PhD
In this episode, I’m joined by Darby Saxbe, PhD, the author of the new book Dad Brain, which explores the science and psychology of modern fatherhood. It’s a fascinating book about the ways fatherhood changes men, challenges them, and reshapes identities in ways we don’t always expect. If you’re a dad listening, you need to read this book. And if you’re a mom listening, you need to read this book
#61 - What Does It Mean to Be Organized... Enough?
After finally taking down a giant birthday balloon arch that had slowly turned a corner of our living room into an unexpected clutter magnet, I found myself considering, “What does it actually mean to be organized... enough?”Inspired by a recent contribution to Real Simple magazine, I’m sharing practical, realistic strategies for organizing common problem areas, shaped by how our family organizes
#60 - What to Do With All the School Papers: Organizing Kids' Artwork & Keepsakes
In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I’m sharing a simple three-part framework for organizing school papers and artwork in a realistic, functional way. We’ll talk about how to decide what to let go of, what to keep, and how to create systems that honor your children’s creativity without letting artwork and worksheets take over your home.Mentioned in this episode:* 5-tier paper file system* File storag
#59 - Why This Family Downsized on Purpose
This week on Tidy Tidbits, I’m joined by Julia Clarke for a fascinating conversation about what happened when her family downsized from a three-bedroom apartment to a one-bedroom apartment in Glasgow, Scotland. I first read her story HERE.We talk about the assumptions many of us carry about space, privacy, and what kids “need,” and how their family unexpectedly found more connection, simplicity, a
#58 - The Cleaning Routine That Quietly Changed My Life
This week on Tidy Tidbits, I’m sharing the 15-minute weekday cleaning routine that quietly changed my life. What started as a survival strategy during a chaotic season of parenting and work became the foundation for a calmer home, less mental clutter, and more manageable routines.I break down my “one space per weekday” system, explain why spreading cleaning across the week works for certain season
#57 - Screen-Free Family Time: The Quiet Hour Routine with The Tired Dad, Jon Gustin
What if one small shift could completely change the energy of your home at night?In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I sit down with Jon Gustin, fatherhood creator, advocate for sobriety, and author of The Tired Dad: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most. With a community of over 1 million followers, Jon shares honest, grounded insights on parenting, presence, and what it really means t
#56 - 5 Daily Routines That Keep My Life Tidy (Simple Systems That Work)
People always ask if my life is always tidy. Short answer: it’s not.It’s often easier to focus on what isn’t working than to name what actually is.We’re so used to thinking about what we should be doing better or more efficiently… but what if we paused to name the routines that are already serving us?In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I share 5 simple routines I rely on daily to keep things tidy (pu
#55 - A Simple System for Mealtimes: Using Cookbooks Again
When was the last time you actually used a cookbook? Not your phone. Not a blog post. A real physical cookbook, with a spine, pages, and a table of contents. In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I share how a simple weekend organizing project unintentionally brought cookbooks back into our daily routine and completely changed how we plan meals, reduce decision fatigue, and connect as a family.Importan
#54 - Parenting Hot Takes with Tara Clark (Modern Mom Probs)
What feels “normal” in parenting often depends on where you live… until you step outside your bubble.In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tyler is joined by Tara Clark (Modern Mom Probs) for a fun, honest, and slightly unhinged conversation about the everyday choices parents make and judge… even when we say we don’t.This is a conversation about:* Tiny tot transportaion in strollers and wagon* How envi
#53 - Start Small, Start Messy, Just Start with author Ruth O'Leary
What if the thing you’ve been thinking about doing for years… actually started with one small step?In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I sit down with author Ruth O’Leary, whose novel introduced me to the idea of walking the Camino in northern Spain. At the time of recording, I was preparing to walk that very path with my dad and sister, proof that inspiration can turn into action.We talk about what
#52 - New vs Used Baby Gear: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and How to Save Money
Shopping these days is overwhelming, especially as an expectant parent staring down a long list of things you’re told you need. Do you buy new? What’s actually safe to buy secondhand? And how do you stop overspending on things you’ll barely use?Today’s episode is sponsored by Stork Exchange, and I’m talking with founder Ben Norment, a fellow dad of three who knows firsthand what it’s like to navig
#51 - How a Family of Four Uses a Murphy Bed in a One-Bedroom Apartment
When you get invited to someone’s house, do you ever plug their address into Zillow first? Just to see the layout, the photos, maybe even the price history? You know you do, and you’re not alone. We’re all a little curious about how other people live.In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I talk with Khrystyne Jaspers, who lives with her husband and two kids in a one-bedroom New York City apartment. Her
#50 - Ships Passing in the Night? 4 Questions for Better Communication with Eli Weinstein
In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad talks with Eli Weinstein, therapist and author of the new book, “From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage in the Parenting Years,” about simple systems that can transform how couples communicate during the busiest seasons of life.Between work, kids, school schedules, and the everyday chaos of family life, many couples feel like ships passing in the night. C
#49 - Unpacking the “More Space” Dream: When Bigger Isn’t Better
In American culture, we’re often told that bigger is better: start in an apartment, move to a starter home, and eventually land in your forever home. Somewhere in that story is the idea that the suburban dream of more space, quieter streets, and a bigger house will make you happier.But not every move away from the city sticks.In this episode, I talk with Alexis Adegoke, who moved her family from N
#48 - Let’s Play Spring Cleaning Bingo (And Start That Deep Clean)
Every winter, we hunker down. January and February become survival season. The light fades early. The air is cold. We spend more time inside our homes than any other stretch of the year.And then March arrives. The light shifts. The air softens. The mornings feel brighter.And suddenly… you see everything.The dust. The grime. The fingerprints on the light switches and doorknobs. The hidden surfaces
#47 - How I Overhauled My Fitness Without the Gym (And Made It Stick)
In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I’m joined by Martin, my personal trainer who’s been quietly working behind the scenes during my past year of physical transformation.If you’ve ever wondered how I rebuilt my fitness routine without joining a gym, or how I stayed consistent through a full year, this conversation pulls back the curtain.We discuss how sustainable fitness looks a lot like tidying your
#46 - A Tidy Dad Guide to Travel Planning That Actually Works
I’m starting this episode with a hot take. I recently shared a post on Instagram with 3 hot takes, including one about Disney, and people had thoughts. It got me thinking about why travel feels joyful for some and exhausting for others.Here’s the core idea: Not all vacations are meant to give us the same thing.Some trips are about amusement, fast-paced, full, distracting.Some trips are about a mus
#45 - Who Put the F in February? Dealing With New Year's Resolution "Failure" with bestselling author Kate Strickler
In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad talks with Kate Strickler, the creator of the Instagram account Naptime Kitchen, and the author of the book “I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy (Small Habits and Mindset Shifts to Find Contentment and Joy in Life)”.Together, we explore the mindset shifts needed as we move into February, when the “new year, new you
#44 - The Home Maintenance System That Turns Overwhelm Into Routine with Kyshawn Lane
In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad sits down with Kyshawn Lane, the home maintenance expert behind Weekly Home Check, who’s built a community of almost 2 million followers on Instagram by helping people care for their homes.Together, they unpack why ignoring maintenance can lead to expensive surprises, and why doing one task a week is often more effective than tackling everything at once. H
#43 - Cooking: The Life Skill That Does More Than You Think
Cooking isn’t just about food. It’s about confidence, creativity, and learning how to make decisions in real time.In this episode, Katie Kimball and I get into the real skills beginners need in the kitchen, from knife skills and reading recipes to planning meals, managing grocery budgets, and thinking on your feet. We also talk about why cooking is such a powerful life skill for teens and young ad
#42 - Three Principles That Guide My Mornings
In this episode, Tidy Dad reflects on his own journey of adjusting his sleep schedule to wake up early. He outlines his current morning routine that allows for self-care and productivity before the chaos of the day begins. He encourages listeners to find what works for them, rather than trying to replicate his exact routine.Three key principles that guide his morning routine:* I give myself the fi
#41 - What We’re Quitting in 2026 (And Why It Feels So Good) with Jo Piazza
In this engaging conversation, inspired by National Quitters Day, that moment when most people quietly give up on their resolutions, Tidy Dad and Jo Piazza explore the theme of quitting as a form of self-empowerment and personal growth. They discuss the importance of letting go of toxic relationships, the societal pressure to optimize every aspect of life, and the joy of embracing simplicity in wa
#40 - What If Resolutions Were an Experiment, Not a Test? with Patty Morrissey, Director of KonMari Club
Resolution season often comes with pressure: big goals, rigid rules, and quiet guilt when things don’t go as expected. In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad sits down with Patty Morrissey, Director of KonMari Club and collaborator with Marie Kondo (yes, that Marie Kondo), to explore a lighter, curiosity-driven approach to starting something new.I’ve known Patty for years, interviewed her for m
#39 - Most January Decluttering Challenges Fail, Try This Instead
Every January, the urge to declutter kicks in, but most challenges fall apart fast. Not because we lack motivation, but because we’re asked to declutter things we don’t fully control: shared spaces, other people’s stuff, and emotional or sentimental categories.In this episode, Tidy Dad introduces a different approach: a 31-day decluttering experiment focused only on decluttering your own categorie
#38 - Navigating A ‘Transition’ Season with Shannon Leyko, Paring Down Podcast
A Tidy Take with Shannon Leyko, host of the Paring Down podcastIn this episode, I sit down with Shannon Leyko, who recently made a huge life move, relocating her family from Florida to Alaska. (Yes. Alaska. ❄️)We talk about what it’s really like to move through big transitions—whether that’s a cross-country move, a new job, or a season of loss, and why flexibility and mindset matter more than havi
#37 - You May Be Capable, But Are You at Capacity? with Shira Gill
Just because you’re capable doesn’t mean you have the capacity. Tidy Dad and organizing expert Shira Gill talk boundaries, intentional living, and how to protect your time, energy, and family connection, especially during the holidays.In this episode, Shira and Tidy Dad unpack the difference between capability and capacity, especially during the high-demand holiday season. We talk about setting bo
#36 - Surthriving When Your Snow Globe Won’t Stop Shaking
In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tyler (Tidy Dad) breaks down what it really feels like to be in full-on holiday surthrival mode. It’s that stretch from Thanksgiving to the ball dropping in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, where everything is joyful, chaotic, and wildly exhausting, like living in a snow globe someone won’t stop shaking.Tyler shares a real-time look at life in the Tidy Dad household
#35 - Spice Up Your Cooking with Chris Marcum
A Tidy Take with Chris Marcum, from Chris Loves Julia & Hey Old Sport - In this episode, Tidy Dad talks with Chris Marcum from the lifestyle duo Chris Loves Julia. Chris is also a home chef and recently founded the brand Hey Old Sport to launch Overachiever, his versatile seasoning blend. Chris shares insights on the spice blend, and how it can enhance meals while accommodating various dietary res
#34 - Dusting Off Life’s Drama, With a Real Housewife’s Help with RHONJ's Margaret Josephs
A Tidy Take with Margaret Josephs, star of Real Housewives of New Jersey - In this episode Tidy Dad talks with Margaret Josephs. Margaret shares the lessons that keep her from feeling like a total mess, even when the cameras are rolling. The conversation dives into setting boundaries, surviving complicated social dynamics during the holidays, and knowing when to let go of relationships that no lon
#33 - How to Stay Off the Gifting Naughty List with author Ashlee Piper
A Tidy Take with Ashlee Piper, Author of No New Things - In this episode, Tidy Dad chats with Ashlee Piper about rethinking the way we give gifts. Together, they explore how to bring more meaning and mindfulness into the season, shifting the focus from stuff to sentiment.They talk about why so many of us feel caught in the chaos of consumerism, how to make gift-giving feel personal again, and why
#32 - Is Color Analysis the SECRET to tidying up your wardrobe?
In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tyler Moore (Tidy Dad) dives into the fascinating world of color analysis, a practice that blends history, psychology, and personal style. From its early 20th-century origins to today’s viral resurgence, Tyler explores how understanding your seasonal palette might simplify your wardrobe, boost your confidence, and even help you see yourself in a new light.Through h
#31 - Halloween Candy Doesn't Have to Be So Spooky with Megan McNamee from Feeding Littles
This is episode 31 of Tidy Tidbits, and it’s on the topic of Halloween, which always falls on October 31st. Spooky! Today we’re talking about the scary topic of what to do with all the candy after Trick or Treating. Let’s tackle this sweet dilemma!In this episode, Tidy Dad and Megan McNamee discuss the challenges parents face with Halloween candy. They explore the excitement children have for coll
#30 - 5 Things I Clean Each Month, and Why You Should Too!
It’s easy to ignore small cleaning tasks, until something breaks or starts to smell! My weekday cleaning routine may have gone viral (it’s in the Tidy Toolkit), but these quick monthly tasks also keep our home and appliances running smoothly. In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I’m sharing five cleaning tasks I tackle every month.We’ll cover seeming simple routines that are easy to neglect, like desc
#29 - Life Skills for Kids Made Simple
A Tidy Take with Beth Rosenbleeth from Days with Grey - I personally have a tenuous relationship with the New York Post (I can thank them for my “Speedo Dad” moniker). But this week, a headline shared by one of my favorite authors, Jo Piazza, stopped me mid-sip of coffee:“Stay-at-home “hub-sons” are the tradwives of 2025 - and their moms couldn’t be more thrilled”Apparently, guys like Luke, a form
#28 - My Snackle Box Obsession Goes Next Level!
A Tidy Take with Megan McNamee, Author of Feeding Littles LunchesI’m a little obsessed with my snackle box. Every morning, I fill it so it’s ready for that post-school, everyone-is-HUUNNNGGRRRYYYY moment. Think of it like a snack survival kit: eight compartments, a lid, tucked neatly in the fridge. It’s our secret weapon against afternoon chaos. The only problem? I kept filling it with the same th
#27 - When Life Gets Messy, Find the Funny
A Tidy Take with Tiffany Jenkins, Author of A Clean Mess and High Achiever -When life is “lifing”, it can be really difficult to tidy up your emotions and find a way through. This week my beloved grandma, Noreen Moore, passed away at the age of 94. She was fiesty, independent, and deeply loved. I flew to Kentucky to be with my dad and family, and we began the process of “death cleaning” her home.
#26 - Everyone’s in Their Protein Era (Should You Be?) with Meredith Mann @thepeachiespoon
In this conversation, I chat with Meredith Mann to explore the importance of incorporating protein into daily meals to manage blood sugar levels and enhance overall health. Meredith also shares her personal journey with blood sugar issues and how prioritizing protein has changed her relationship with food.Tidy Takeaways:* Why protein is so important to incorporate into a balanced meal* Practical h
#25 - How One NYC Family Makes a Childhood Apartment Work for Five
In this Small Talk, Sarah and Peterson from La Casa Aldomovar share how they transformed their 750 sq ft NYC rental where Peterson grew up into a home that works beautifully for their family of five.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:* Why redefining home matters more than square footage* How conflict resolution keeps the peace in close quarters* The myth of “bigger is better” when it comes to f
#24 - September Surthrival: 5 Core Routines We're Focused on Right Now
Feeling a bit of September whiplash? You’re not alone. After a 12-hour road trip, unpacking chaos, and starting school in the same week, I found myself feeling the after effects of pushing summer to the last minute. Everywhere you look, people are in transition. It’s a season of change. A season where routines are desperately needed.In this episode, I’ll share five simple routines helping my famil
#23 - Screens Aren’t the Enemy… But They’re Not the Boss Either with Ash Brandin, Author of Power On
A Tidy Take Ash Brandin, Author of Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family - Screens aren’t the enemy… but without some boundaries, they can turn into tiny, glowing dictators. In this episode, I sit down with Ash Brandin—middle school teacher, parent, and unapologetic gamer—to talk about managing technology in your home without losing your mind.In this episode, you’ll learn abou
#22 - My Word of the Year Sounds Dull, But It Might be Brilliant
Feeling worn out by your own ambition? After a year full of “firsts,” I’m swapping shiny new things for one unglamorous word: maintenance. In this episode, you’ll learn how to choose a word for yourself that guides your time and routines—and why sometimes the most radical choice is to keep doing what’s already working.In this episode you’ll learn:Why “maintenance” became my guiding word for the sc
#21 - Spoiler: Not everyone will like you, now what? with Lee Tilghman, Author of "If You Don't Like This, I Will Die"
A Tidy Take with Lee Tilghman, Author of "If You Don't Like This, I Will Die"It’s exhausting trying to get everyone to like you. How much time have you spent replaying conversations, wondering if someone approves of you? How many opportunities have you missed because you worried what someone might think?In this episode, Tidy Dad sits down with author and former wellness influencer Lee Tilghman, wh
#20 - Why Slowing Down Might Be the Smartest Back-to-School Move You Make with author Neha Ruch
A Tidy Take with Neha Ruch - If life feels like a nonstop to-do list—coffee in one hand, phone in the other—and the idea of slowing down makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Many of us worry that pausing will mean falling behind.That’s why I sat down with Neha Ruch (@neha_ruch -IG and Neha Ruch -Substack), writer, mom, and author of The Power Pause. Neha knows the pressure to keep going, but she a
#19 - Back to School Isn't a Day, It's a Season
In this episode, I’m breaking down what back to school really feels like—chaotic, hopeful, overwhelming, and deeply human. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who still gets emotional in the school supply aisle, this one’s for you.And yes, I’ve got credentials. This fall marks my 18th year as a teacher—and I’ve got three kids starting kindergarten, third grade, and fifth. So my bra
#18 - The Morning Routine That Buys You Quiet Time (and Hot Coffee) with Beth from Days With Grey
A Tidy Take with Beth from Days With Grey - Is your child waking up like a human confetti cannon while you’re still fumbling for coffee? Same. That’s why I wanted to get a Tidy Take with Beth from @dayswithgrey. She’s sharing a genius routine that just might change your mornings: Breakfast Invitations.Beth is a former teacher and mom of three who came up with this simple, screen-free solution to e
#17 - The “Just Enough” Upgrade: Our Family Car Story
In this heartfelt and practical episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad shares a major family transition: saying goodbye to their beloved 2000 Chevy Malibu. For years, this beloved family hand-me-down car carried snacks, backpacks, and three growing kids between New York City and Pennsylvania. But this summer, it officially gave out.We cover:* How the Just Enough framework from Tidy Up Your Life can gui
#16 - How Tidy Dad Keeps Stirring Things Up
This week on Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad shares the whirlwind of going viral… again.We cover:🛏️ The great bedding debate divides Instagram—duvet cover or top sheet?📚 A hot take on teacher supply spending lands him in a Threads comment storm.🏊♂️ The Today Show discussed his swimwear choices (yes, he wears a speedo to swim laps). Here’s the full video clip [debate starts at 2:52] and article!Whether you
#15 - The Random Bin
In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I open up “The Random Bin”—both literally and figuratively—to tackle the questions my Instagram audience has been asking. From how to handle junk drawers (spoiler: we don’t have drawers, we have baskets), to documenting kids’ artwork, to navigating life in NYC with three kids in a two-bedroom apartment.Whether you’re trying to tame your clutter, manage sentimental
#14 - This Isn’t Tech Support. It’s Tidy Support.
Episode Summary: Is your phone battery suddenly tanking the day after you pay it off? Same. In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I’m diving into the strange tech glitches that show up right after your warranty ends—and offering 7 tidy tech tips to help you declutter your digital life and reclaim your mental bandwidth.Whether you're untangling cords, scrubbing subscriptions, or finally naming that phot
#13 - The 3Cs of Capsule Closets
Over the weekend, we kicked off the season with a classic Tidy Dad decluttering calendar tradition: the swimsuit clear-out. Spoiler alert: I had 39. That’s right—one for every year of my life. (Yes, it’s a problem. Yes, I’m working on it.)But it got me thinking… what else is quietly multiplying in our closets?In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I dive into:* The shocking stats behind how little of ou
#12 - The Ants Go Marching… Into My Cabinets
We came home from a lovely weekend away to a full-blown ant invasion. They weren’t just crawling—they were conquering. What began as an unwelcome infestation quickly turned into a chance to rethink our storage strategies, meal routines, and even that eternal pantry debate: to decant or not to decant?Mentioned in this episode:* The surprising flaws in our “out of sight, out of mind” snack basket sy
#11 - Shower School: The I Do, We Do, You Do Method
🚨 A brand-new Tidy Toolkit download + a splash of summer motivation to help your kids actually get clean (not just wet)! Because bath-time isn’t just cute—it’s curriculum. 🧼✨What’s in the episode: Our NYC bathtub may be tiny, but the parenting lesson it inspired? Anything but small. In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I’m squeezing into bath-time chaos and breaking down why our family launched Shower
#10 - Maycember Mayhem
Tidy Tidbits: The Maycember SpiralThis week, I’m recording from my “office” (aka the bathroom), reflecting on the chaos of Maycember—that special spring season when school, work, and life all decide to peak at once. If you’re standing on the edge of Maycember like it’s an 18-foot boat and life is the ocean—this one’s for you.Whether you’re deep in field trip forms or planning all the work off-site
#9 - The Bedroom Debates
Tidy Tidbits: The Bedroom DebatesThis week, I accidentally started a war...Over top sheets, mirrors, and closet space. 😅After launching some very unscientific Instagram polls, my DMs exploded—and today, we’re diving into three highly controversial bedroom topics: sheets, mirrors, and closets!Key Takeaways:* Top sheets are controversial.* Mirrors might be messing with your sleep.* Closet equality i
#8 - Three Kids, One Room, Countless Questions
🛏️ Tidy Tidbits: Triple Bunks, Tiny Room, Big FeelingsEpisode Summary: When a commenter suggested that our shared kids' room only works because we have three girls, it sparked today’s episode. Because here’s the truth: small-space living can work—with boys, girls, or any mix in between. But it takes intention, systems, and a little mindset magic.In this five-minute episode, I’m sharing:* The bold
#7 - Be Kind to Your Laundry
Tidy Tidbits: Be Kind to Your LaundryThis week’s episode starts with one of my most humbling NYC parenting stories—the day my sweatpants hit the pavement in the middle of a crosswalk. (Spoiler: bright blue briefs, toddler in tow, and a gallon jug of detergent involved.) But that moment of public humiliation led to a total laundry overhaul—and eventually, the discovery of Kind Laundry.We’re talking
#6 - Get A Load of This
In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, we're talking about the seven-letter word that haunts every household: L-A-U-N-D-R-Y.Join Tidy Dad as he:* Shares what it’s like doing laundry in a 1914 NYC apartment building (spoiler: no washer, no dryer, and yes, the tub is clogged… again) [update - we unclogged the tub, using this miracle product!!!]* Recounts the time his toddler quite literally pantsed him on
#5 - Screens in the Car Make You Throw Up (and Other Travel Truths I Swear By)
Episode Summary:In this episode, I’m sharing five family travel truths I swear by—hard-won from years of packing snacks, surviving road trips, and dodging car vomit. From our three-act itinerary strategy to fanny packs full of fidget toys, this one’s for anyone trying to make family travel a little less chaotic (and a lot more memorable). Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or braving spring
#4 - What Lies Beneath (and Needs a Good Scrub)
Episode Summary: In this episode, I’m talking toilet brushes, life skills, and the mysterious disappearance of cleaning education. From early-morning scrubbing to teaching my kids that cleaning isn’t tied to gender, this one’s about the messes we make—and how we learn to clean them up. If you're raising future mess-makers (and future tidy-uppers), this one could be a great listen for them too!What
#3 - Mixing, Measuring, and Manifesting
Episode Summary: Baking, birthdays, and just a little glitter usage—welcome to another episode of Tidy Tidbits! This week, I’m talking about my six-week stretch of birthday joy, my attempts (and failures) at getting cast on a baking show, and the four-gift rule that keeps our family’s celebrations simple and meaningful.From a Barbie cake with a fondant skirt to a caterpillar cake with a sculpted c
#2 - A Steamy-Clean Love Story
We’re diving into a steamy love story—and no, it’s not what you think. We’re talking pressurized, piping-hot, dirt-destroying steam.I’m sharing my undying admiration for the Bissell Omni Reach, the cleaning tool that makes me feel like a superhero in the war against grime. It’s chemical-free, powerful, and versatile enough to clean everything from grout to garbage cans to the dreaded zone behind t
#1 - Allow Me to (Re)introduce Myself
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and reintroducing the guy behind the nickname. From being called “Tidy Dad” at the dentist’s office to writing a bestselling book that came out of a mental health breakdown, it’s been a wild ride. I’ll walk you through:* My backstory (hi, I’m Tyler—aka Tidy Dad)* Fast facts from my life as a NYC teacher, dad of three, and Enneagram 7* What Tidy Up Your
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