Tidy Tidbits with Tyler Moore | Tidy Up Your Life with Home Organization & Daily Routines

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 school year

How to spot what’s already working—and keep it going

A few questions to help you pick your own word to guide your time and routines

Why the most radical choice might be not to start something new

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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, who knows firsthand the cost of chasing approval. After building a massive following as @leefromamerica, the internet stopped liking her. Lee then began the hard work of redefining success and self-worth. She shares it all in her new memoir.

In this episode, Lee talks about:

* How freeing it is to be at peace with not being liked

* How to focus on meaningful connections

* What she likes about “2025” Lee Tilghman

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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 also knows that intentional pauses can become a secret weapon for clarity, focus, and growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

* Push back against the societal pressure to always be “doing”

* Use a simple pause to set thoughtful goals during busy seasons like back-to-school

* Find the courage to “slow down” without guilt

If you’re ready to trade exhaustion for something slower, hit play and discover how a well-timed pause can help you create the life you actually want.

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📦 Grab Neha’s bestselling book, “The Power Pause”: Shop here

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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 brain is currently juggling a mountain of forms, a world-travel-themed classroom, and enough school supplies to stock a small Staples.

What we cover:

🧠 Why this season always feels a bit (or a lot) overwhelming

🍎 Five practical mindset shifts to make this season easier

🎒 How to stop chasing perfection and start creating rhythms that work

💥 Why we call it “surthrival”—when you're trying to survive and thrive at the same time

This one’s packed with real talk, intentional strategies, and a gentle reminder: you don’t have to do it all.

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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 early-morning chaos. In this episode, she breaks down what a Breakfast Invitation actually is, how to set one up (spoiler: it involves paper, markers, and magic), and why it might buy you a few sacred minutes of peace before the day begins.

🎨 What we cover:

- What Breakfast Invitations are and the problem they can help solve

- How a roll of white paper and a few fresh markers can spark independent play

- How to make mornings feel calm(ish), connected, and purposeful

Whether you’re a morning person or not, this little shift just might change your routine and save your sanity.

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📦 Grab her Breakfast Invitations: Set 1, Set 2, or bundle of both!

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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 guide big decisions

* Why emotional attachments to stuff (yes, even a 2000 Chevy Malibu) matter

* Which features were considered and which ones made the cut for their new ride

* How to check your assumptions before getting swept up in comparison culture

This episode is for anyone navigating life transitions, car shopping, or looking to simplify the decision-making process with more clarity and less chaos.

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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’re Team Flat Sheet or Team Duvet, this 5-minute episode delivers laughs, insights, and a gentle reminder that tidying up your life includes the way you handle your linens and your internet comments.

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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 items, or just wondering how I grocery shop without going broke in New York City… this one’s for you.

We cover:

* Junk drawers, random bins & how to organize the chaos

* What to do with all your kids’ art and schoolwork

* Favorite organizing tools (hello, 3-tier cart)

* Why “clear, sort, assess, plan” is your new decluttering mantra

* Tips for living in NYC on a budget (and how we stretch it)

* What to do when you feel stuck or overwhelmed

* Why success isn’t always what it seems—and what matters most to me

✨ Plus, a few funny stories and confessions along the way—like the time I got recognized on a ferry in Switzerland.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

– My book: Tidy Up Your Life

– Art file bins: use folders for each grade to store sentimental papers

– Art frames: display art, and store 100 more papers in the back

– Clip hooks: for swimsuits, washcloths, and more

– 3-tier cart: use that vertical space!

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Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️

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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 photo folder from 2017, this 5-minute episode is your guide to a more organized, less overwhelming digital life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🔋 How to survive sudden battery betrayal

🪫 The best external charger that charges itself, too

📆 How we use shared digital calendars (and one old-school one too)

🖼 The easiest way to declutter your camera roll

💽 The boring but essential rule for your external hard drive

📱 Why I name my app folders “I am loved” and “I am enough”

💸 How we uncovered secret subscriptions and even got a few refunds

Tidy Tech Tools Mentioned:

- Charger Chaos Solved: our external charger for on-the-go

- Control Cords: my favorite 6-foot braided “long” charging cord

- Shared Calendars = Shared Sanity: our family’s command center is our digital calendar and I’ve got a code for you! Use TIDYTYLER30 for $30 off the 15” Skylight calendar, available globally… and we also still use our little dry-erase magnetic “weekly” board and to-do lists for jotting quick notes on the fridge

- The Great Photo Declutter: best tip: declutter from this month, one year ago! Here's a Tidy Toolkit download to help!

- External Hard Drive Rule: this one holds up to 6TB - keep photos and documents secure. We store ours in this fireproof safe, or you could use these fireproof bags!

- Apps as Affirmations: is it time to rename the app folders on your phone?

- Subscription Scrubdown: we used the Rocket Money app to scan for unused subscription services, cancel them, and even got a few refunds back

- Tidy up your tech, and reclaim your time, energy, and mental bandwidth!

📚 Want more tips like these?

Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️

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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 Life is actually about (spoiler: it’s not just about closets)

* Why I believe tidying is more than just the aesthetics of your home—it’s about making space for what matters

* The propaganda I am falling for in 2025 (Saint Dolly, surthrival, and “Skies out, thighs out”)

Whether you’re new here or you’ve been following since the beginning (circa 2019), this episode is your intro to what Tidy Tidbits is all about—and why tidying isn’t about perfection, it’s about possibility.

📚 Want more tips like these?

Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️

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