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 You’ll Hear:🧽 Why seeing a dad scrub a toilet matters more than you think🧼 The missing piece in modern education: basic cleaning skills🏛️ The three branches of cleaning—and why they all matter

Want Even More: You filthy animals—it’s time to shake off that winter hibernation and freshen up those spaces! Tidy Dad’s Spring Cleaning Guide is here! 🧽🌸

Tidy Dad’s Spring Cleaning Guide is designed to help you deep clean, declutter, and reset your home this spring—without the stress. Whether you're tackling dust bunnies or stuffed drawers, this guide gives you quick wins and game-changing strategies to make spring cleaning feel doable (and dare we say, fun?).

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:

🧼 Top 10 Cleaning ToolsThe right tools = faster, easier cleaning. From steam cleaners to Swedish dishcloths, these are my go-to essentials to help you clean smarter, not harder.

🎯 Spring Cleaning BingoLet’s ditch perfection and aim for progress. This Bingo board turns cleaning into a game, with satisfying mini tasks that make your home shine—one square at a time.

❌⭕ Tic Tac Clean!A fast-paced cleaning challenge for couples, roommates, parents vs. kids, or siblings! Pick a board, complete three tasks in a row, and race to win—because we all make messes, and we can all learn to clean them up.

🗂 Declutter This!It’s not just about scrubbing—it’s about making space. Declutter This! breaks down April, May, and June’s clutter zones into quick, 10-minute missions so you can reset with ease.

🛏 Tidy First, Clean SmartMy golden rule: tidy the night before. Picking up clutter and clearing surfaces makes cleaning the next day so much faster. Separate the tidy from the clean, and thank me later.

Ready to clean up your act? The Spring Cleaning Guide is part of the Tidy Toolkit—a growing library of helpful, practical resources for my paid Substack subscribers.

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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 chocolate face (and yes, that unfortunate cake that looked exactly like my swim briefs), baking has become a key part of how I connect with my daughters during birthday season.

And while I may never win a baking title, I’ve fully embraced my role as Birthday Baking Dad. Listen to the audio clip above for the full story!

Key Takeaways:

🎂 Our Family’s Gifting Philosophy – How the four-gift rule (want, need, wear, read) keeps birthday presents intentional and a bit more stress-free.

🎂 Why I Bake – Big parties aren’t our thing, but a show-stopping cake? That’s our family tradition.

🎂 Why Birthdays Matter – More than just cake and presents, birthdays are a time for reflection, connection, and celebrating the season we’re in.

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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 the toilet.

Oh, and did I mention I once cleaned my bathroom in full Wicked cosplay to the tune of Defying Gravity? Yeah. It happened. And honestly, I soared.

If you’re wondering:

✅ Do you have to wipe after steaming? (Yes.)

✅ Does it take forever to heat up? (Nope—just a couple of minutes.)

✅ Will it burn you? (Only if you use your not-so-smart thinking brain.)

✅ Is it worth it? (Absolutely—a deep clean for $40-$50 is a steal.)

So, if you’re looking for a natural, chemical-free way to make your home sparkle, this one’s for you.

✨ Listen now for the full (and slightly dramatic) cleaning love story! ✨

💨 Check out the Bissell Omni Reach

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