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#57 - Screen-Free Family Time: The Quiet Hour Routine That Works
May 2, 2026
8m 43s
#56 - 5 Daily Routines That Keep My Life Tidy (Simple Systems That Work)
Apr 25, 2026
5m 24s
#55 - A Simple System for Mealtimes: Using Cookbooks Again
Apr 18, 2026
5m 00s
#54 - Tiny Tot Transportation Wars: Strollers, Wagons, and Hot Takes
Apr 11, 2026
10m 12s
#53 - Start Small, Start Messy, Just Start
Apr 4, 2026
9m 34s
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| 5/2/26 |  #57 - Screen-Free Family Time: The Quiet Hour Routine That Works | 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 to show up for your family.Together, we talk about a simple but powerful routine his family calls “Quiet Hour.” No screens. No distractions. Just intentional time together through reading, crafting, and creativity.Our family has been listening to audio books while doing diamond art. It sounds simple… but in today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world, it’s actually a radical act of connection. And sometimes, the simplest routines are the ones that bring us closer to what matters most.More from The Tired Dad:📚 Order Jon’s book: The Tired Dad: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most🗞️ Subscribe to Reflections In Modern Parenthood: thetireddad.substack.com📸 Follow Jon on IG: The Tired DadMore from Tidy Dad:📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 8m 43s | ||||||
| 4/25/26 |  #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 (putting away shoes, putting away clothes, washing dishes in the evening, 10-minute resets and meal planning) to keep our home tidy without aiming for perfect.More from Tidy Dad:📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 5m 24s | ||||||
| 4/18/26 |  #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.Important Links:We’ve been cooking through our family’s cookbook collection!-What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking by Caroline Chambers-Oh $#!% What’s For Dinner? by Maria Sansone-The Blood Sugar Balance Cookbook by Meredith Mann -Kids Cook by Betty Crocker-Cookbookery Collective - The cookbook exclusive Substack I’ve been loving! More from Tidy Dad:📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 5m 00s | ||||||
| 4/11/26 |  #54 - Tiny Tot Transportation Wars: Strollers, Wagons, and Hot Takes | 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 environment shapes parenting norms* City life vs. suburb life differences* Scooters, screens, and survival-mode decisions* Why “doing what works” looks different for every familyThis is a light, rant-style episode with plenty of laughs. If you’ve ever had a strong opinion about how kids get from point A to point B… this one’s for you.And here’s the NY Post article about our family in “stroller wars” that I referenced!🎧 Listen, follow, and leave a review to help more people find Tidy Tidbits.Important Links:👀 Follow Tara Clark on IG: @modernmomprobs📚 Order Tara’s book: Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers🎧 Listen to Tara’s podcast: Modern Mom Probs (I was a recent guest!) —📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 10m 12s | ||||||
| 4/4/26 |  #53 - Start Small, Start Messy, Just Start | 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 it really looks like to start something new, especially when it feels overwhelming or out of reach.Ruth shares how she didn’t publish her first novel until her late 50s, and how life experience helped her push past imposter syndrome and finally go for it. We also unpack the power of small, consistent steps, including the Pomodoro Method, and why you don’t need hours of time or a perfect plan to make meaningful progress.This conversation is a reminder that:* You don’t need to have it all figured out* You don’t need the perfect timing* You just need to take the next stepWhether your goal is writing a book, training for a race, building routines, or simply showing up better for your life, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to begin.Important Links:👀 Follow Ruth O’Leary on IG: Ruth O'Leary📚 The Weekend Break: Four Friends, Four Secrets, One Explosive Weekend📚 A Week to Remember: Three strangers, the Camino, One Week to Change Everything📚 The Last Week of Him: Thirty Years of Friendship, Three Women, One Devastating Truth—📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 9m 34s | ||||||
| 3/28/26 |  #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 navigate the overwhelm.We get into the big questions every parent faces:* What do you actually need?* What should you always buy new?* And what’s perfectly safe to buy secondhand?Ben breaks down the categories that matter most, including why car seats should always be purchased new, and where families can save significantly by choosing open-box or gently used gear.Important Links:👀 Check out Stork Exchange (use code TIDY10 for 10% an order of $100 or more) —📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 7m 41s | ||||||
| 3/21/26 |  #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 home has sparked a lot of conversation online, mostly because of one question: Where do you sleep?Her answer: a Murphy bed in the living room.What sounds unconventional has completely transformed how their home functions, feels, and flows. Important Links:👀 Follow Khrystyne on IG: @khrystynejaspers💻 Follow Khrystyne on Substack: Space Jams—📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 6m 31s | ||||||
| 3/14/26 |  #50 - Ships Passing in the Night? 4 Questions for Better Communication | 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. Conversations that once lasted hours now happen in quick bursts across the kitchen while someone is asking for a snack and someone else is looking for their shoes.Eli shares four helpful questions couples can ask before starting an important conversation. These questions help set the tone, clarify expectations, and reduce misunderstandings before they even start.In this episode, we talk about:* The four simple questions couples can ask before starting important conversations to reduce conflict and misunderstanding* How to create space for communication with a couple’s journal* The importance of having a daily 10-minute check-inTidy TakeawayJust like maintaining a home requires systems, maintaining a relationship does too.Important Links:👀 Follow Eli Weinstein on IG: @thedudetherapist📚 Order Eli’s Book: From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage in the Parenting Years—📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 8m 36s | ||||||
| 3/7/26 |  #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 New York City to Texas, and then a few years later, with three kids in tow, decided to move back to NYC. I first discovered Alexis through a reel she posted while driving down an expansive Texas highway, explaining the decision her family had made to return to the city.She says “the more our kids grew, the more we realized how much we were craving what we left behind… the walkability, the rhythm, the movement, the energy, the ‘step outside and the world is right there’ feeling we loved for almost a decade.”I chatted with Alexis about that decision and what they have learned along the way.Important Links:👀 Follow Alexis on IG: @alexiskristiana💻 Follow Alexis on Substack: The Unsubsurban Mom —📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 8m 38s | ||||||
| 2/28/26 |  #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 that didn’t bother you in February now feel impossible to ignore.In this episode, we talk about:* A new, flexible Spring Cleaning Bingo Challenge designed to answer the question we all ask this time of year: Where do I start with the cleaning?* Here’s the approach: No rigid calendar. Just five room categories, with six deeper cleaning tasks in each, for 30 cleaning tasks total.* Complete one square a day (or more). Get five in a row for BINGO, or finish the whole board by month’s end. Each task takes 5–20 minutes.* Miss a day? No guilt. Just pick up where you left off. Progress > perfection.Tidy Takeaway:January was decluttering. February was survival. March is a hopeful cleaning reset.👇 Grab the Spring Cleaning Bingo Card HEREImportant Links:📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 5m 43s | ||||||
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| 2/21/26 |  #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 home: you don’t need brand-new skills, you just need to layer on routines so that they are actually working for you. Together, we break down how small, realistic shifts, like tracking food and using resistance bands, can create lasting change without burnout.In this episode, we talk about:* Why progressive overload doesn’t require a gym (and how simple resistance bands can actually work to achieve the same goals as fancy workout equipment)* How food tracking became a low-pressure tool instead of an obsession* The power of realistic plans over perfect plans* Why routines matter more than motivation, and how to put them on autopilot* Why accountability changes everything (and how to find the right support)* Reframing fitness as fuel for a full life—not another thing to “fail” atTidy Takeaway:Sometimes you need to ask for help. That’s a powerful first step towards making progress.Important Links:👀 Follow Martin on IG: @theteacherspt💪 Book a FREE discovery call with Martin: details HERE!—📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 7m 12s | ||||||
| 2/14/26 |  #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 muse, slower, quieter, and inspiring.Neither is wrong, but different seasons of life can call for different kinds of travel.In this episode, we talk about:* The simple framework our family uses to plan trips without burning out:WHY → WHO → WHEN → WHERE → HOW → WHAT* We start with WHY, because when the intention is clear, everything else gets easier.* I walk through how this framework shapes our travel decisions, from family trips across Europe to a largely decision-free February cruise booked by my very thoughtful past self.* We pack light, in carry-on bags only! These duffel bag backpacks are our favorite, and they set us up with code TIDYDAD to share for a 15% off discount.Tidy Takeaway:If travel planning feels overwhelming, it’s usually not the destination, it’s the missing intention. Start with the WHY, and the rest gets lighter.Important Links:📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 6m 14s | ||||||
| 2/7/26 |  #45 - Who Put the F in February? Dealing With New Year's Resolution "Failure" | 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” energy of January often fades and self-doubt creeps in. This conversation focuses on finding the middle ground, breaking free from all-or-nothing thinking, and building sustainable habits that actually stick.If you’ve ever felt like you “failed” a New Year’s resolution, this episode offers practical reframes and gentle strategies to help you reset without starting over.In this episode, we talk about:* Why January should be viewed as a starting line, not a pass/fail test* The importance of the middle ground—and why progress still counts* How to rethink “failure” by asking better, more curious questions* What to do when a goal feels too big or unsustainable* Why consistency matters more than motivation* How to identify one small, doable step to get back on track* Letting go of the all-or-nothing mindsetTidy TakeawaySustainable change isn’t about perfection, it’s about adjusting, learning, and choosing small actions you can repeat.—Reel mentioned by @No.Food.Rules, about the “all or nothing” mindset”:Important Links:👀 Follow Kate Strickler on IG: @naptimekitchen🌟 Kate’s book: “I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy (Small Habits & Mindset Shifts to Find Contentment and Joy in Life)📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 6m 59s | ||||||
| 1/31/26 |  #44 - The Viral Home Maintenance System That Turns Overwhelm Into Routine | 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. Home maintenance doesn’t have to feel overwhelming and a simple, weekly system can save time, money, and stress. If you’ve ever thought, I should really deal with that… but then didn’t, this episode is for you. You don’t need to be “handy” to feel confident in your space. You need an approachable plan that makes maintenance manageable.In this episode, we talk about:* Why home maintenance feels overwhelming and how systems make it manageable* The cost of ignoring small issues until they become big repairs* How Kyshawn learned home maintenance as a first-time homeowner* The power of a 52-week, one-task-a-week maintenance checklist* How learning your home builds confidence and connection, not just savingsImportant Links:👀 Follow Kyshawn Lane on IG: @weeklyhomecheck🌟 Sign up for Kyshawn’s FREE 52-Week Home Maintenance Checklist 📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 8m 07s | ||||||
| 1/24/26 |  #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 adults. Cooking builds independence and problem-solving, and shared meals build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging.Wondering how to actually get your teens in the kitchen? Teens Cook Real Food is a comprehensive cooking course designed specifically for teens and young adults.It’s a self-paced online cooking course, teaching over 70 skills like how to read recipes, knife skills, how to boil water, how to make salads, cook veggies on the stovetop and in the oven, how to incorporate herbs, spices, acid, and sauces, how to cook meat and eggs, how to bake bread, and tips for meal planning, grocery shopping, and sticking to a food budget. And MORE! It includes real-food demos, chef talks and kitchen science via professionally filmed video lessons. It’s massively epic.They’re also offering a FREE 3-video series for parents, including a 15-minute workshop on the mindset shift needed for parenting teens. You can start there!If you’ve ever wished your teen could confidently make a meal, this is worth your time.👀 Follow Katie Kimball on IG: @raisinghealthyfamilies🌟 Check out Teens Cook Real Food + sign up for the FREE 3-video series for parents📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 6m 39s | ||||||
| 1/17/26 |  #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 first fruits of the day, before I’m “on.”* I look for progress I can repeat, not perfection I can’t sustain.* I rely on a simple sequence of tasks, not an overwhelming set of rules.He shares specific details about his morning activities, from gentle yoga and cleaning to preparing breakfast and engaging with his children. But this conversation isn’t about waking up earlier. It’s about deciding when YOU get to be a person. You don't need a perfect routine. You need one that fits YOUR season of life. What fuels you?Follow Tidy Dad on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 7m 14s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 |  #41 - What We’re Quitting in 2026 (And Why It Feels So Good) | 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 wardrobe choices.Jo shares her insights on the significance of having a nemesis and the courage it takes to quit things that no longer serve us. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on what they can let go of in the new year to make space for joy and authenticity.👀 Follow Jo Piazza on IG and Substack: @jopiazzaauthor and Over the Influence🌟 Check out Jo’s books: The Sicilian Inheritance, Everyone is Lying to You (my favorite fiction read of 2025), and The Parisian Heist (coming in July 2026!)📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 7m 51s | ||||||
| 1/3/26 |  #40 - What If Resolutions Were an Experiment, Not a Test? | 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 my book Tidy Up Your Life, and even included this idea in the Routines chapter, because her concept of 30-day experiments completely changed how I approach resolution season and how I start each month. Instead of rigid promises, this framework offers permission to try, notice, and decide, without burnout.30-day self-care experiments are a way to try out new habits without turning them into lifelong promises. Together, we talk about curiosity over perfection, giving to your life instead of taking away, and how small experiments can quietly reshape routines, self-care, and connection.If traditional resolutions leave you burned out by mid-January, this episode offers a calmer way forward.What You’ll Learn* What a 30-day self-care experiment is* Why experiments work better than resolutions for habit building* How curiosity replaces guilt when motivation dips* How to reflect at the end of 30 days and decide what stays* Why “giving to your life” creates more lasting change than restrictionResources:* Free Monthly Experiment Calendar by Tidy Dad - A simple thought-catcher with a guiding word for each month to make starting feel lighter and more doable* 30-Day Self-Care Experiments Article from Patty MorrisseyLinks:🌟 Check out Patty on IG: Patty Morrissey👀 Check out KonMari Club: KonMari Club 📚 Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Follow Tidy Dad on Substack: The Tidy Times📸 Follow Tidy Dad on IG: @Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 6m 14s | ||||||
| 12/27/25 |  #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 categories of items.No negotiating. No family meetings. Just your stuff.Each day features one small, specific category you can tackle in 10 minutes or less, using the same four-step process: Clear, Sort, Assess, Plan.The goal isn’t perfection, it’s momentum. Small wins that build decision-making muscles and help you make space for the life you’re living now.👇 Grab the FREE January Decluttering Calendar and start with one small win.We’re also nearing the one-year anniversary of Tidy Up Your Life. If jumping into decluttering feels overwhelming, the book is a great place to start. It focuses on function over aesthetics and offers strategies that apply to your home, habits, routines, and life. It’s available in hardcover, or ebook, or audio book (read by me)!📚 Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Follow Tidy Dad on Substack: The Tidy Times📸 Follow Tidy Dad on IG: @Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 4m 20s | ||||||
| 12/20/25 |  #38 - Navigating A ‘Transition’ Season | 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 having a perfect plan. Shannon shares how choosing enthusiasm (even when things feel messy or uncertain) can change the way we experience change.We also dig into the “fresh start effect.” That moment when a big shift gives you permission to rethink what you want, what you need, and how you want your life to feel. It’s especially timely as we head into that New Year, New You energy.Shannon reflects on how transitions invite self-discovery, and why creating a living space that supports your energy and happiness isn’t just nice, it’s essential.If you want a grounding, encouraging listen for a season of change, this one’s for you.Takeaways:* Flexibility is crucial during transitions.* Transitions offer opportunities for fresh starts.* Mindset plays a key role in handling change.👀 Follow Shannon on IG: @paring_down📦 Check out Shannon’s podcast: Paring Down📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Follow Tidy Dad on Substack: The Tidy Times📸 Follow Tidy Dad on IG: @Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 6m 12s | ||||||
| 12/13/25 |  #37 - You May Be Capable, But Are You at Capacity? | 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 boundaries, choosing what actually matters, avoiding performative “doing it all,” and checking in with your family to make intentional decisions instead of defaulting to overwhelm.🌟 Check out Shira’s books: Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled 👀 Follow Shira on Substack: The Life Edit📸 Follow Shira on IG: @shiragill📚 Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Follow Tidy Dad on Substack: The Tidy Times 📸 Follow Tidy Dad on IG: @Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 6m 23s | ||||||
| 12/6/25 |  #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: three daughters, NYC schools teaching straight through until December 24th, nonstop events, and everyone feeling the holiday pressure. He also talks about why the popular “just rest” advice doesn’t work for everyone, and how his version of rest oddly includes organizing toy bins and reworking his morning routine.In surthrival seasons, the tidying principles apply: cut the excess, name what matters most, and make intentional space for it.Holiday Surthrival Guide: Tidy up your holidays with your go-to companion guide for thriving while surviving the season. Inside you’ll find my five signature surthrival strategies applied to the holidays, a reflective year-end wrap-up, and a cozy Holiday Bingo game that turns tidying and self-care into something worth celebrating.In My Surthrival Era Hats! If you’re deep in holiday surthrival season, you might as well accessorize. Get an In My Surthrival Era hat and wear your season with pride. Grab one for yourself… or gift one to a friend who’s in their own season of surthrival. For the month of December, use code TIDYDAD for 30% off your order! ORDER HERE! Want the full backstory behind why I’m “ignoring the Lazy Genius” this season?I wrote about that, messy mornings, holiday overwhelm, and why rest doesn’t look the same for everyone, in a slightly cheeky Substack piece. Read it here. 📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 5m 31s | ||||||
| 11/22/25 |  #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 restrictions. He shares about the importance of flavor in cooking, how to make meal prep more joyful and less stressful, and the significance of prioritizing fresh ingredients and flavors.Takeaways* Tidy up your cooking by prioritizing what you want to get out of your food* Focus on fresh food, real ingredients, and getting flavor out of your food* The Overachiever seasoning blend enhances flavor and simplifies cookingOverachiever Spice BlendGrab the Overachiever seasoning blend HERE: it’s become a staple in our kitchen, and I’m sure it’ll be one in yours too. Bonus: it makes a great hostess or holiday gift.RecipesHere’s what’s on Chris’ holiday menu: Get all the recipes HERE!And here’s my own recipe: Tidy Dad’s Overachiever Chicken TendersCrunchy, flavorful, kid-approved, and ready in under 15 minutesIngredients* 1 lb chicken tenderloins (or sliced chicken breast)* 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)* ½ cup breadcrumbs* 2 tbsp Overachiever seasoning blend* 1 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional, but delicious)* Cooking sprayInstructions* Prep your coating:In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs + Overachiever (and Parmesan, if using).* Make the egg wash: Whisk the egg and water in a separate bowl.* Dip + coat:* Dip each chicken tender into the egg wash.* Press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated on all sides.* Air fry:* Preheat air fryer to 400°F.* Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.* Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed).* Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through (165°F internal temp).* Serve:Let cool for 2 minutes, then serve with your favorite dips—honey mustard, ranch, BBQ, or ketchup.Tidy Tip - Make a double batch of the chicken tenders, slice them up, and store in your snackle box in the refrigerator for quick protein packed snacks or salad toppers!In this episode: Chris Loves Julia, Hey Old Sport, Overachiever spice blend, cooking, lifestyle, meal prep, holiday cooking, spices, flavor, stress-free cooking, cooking tips👀 Follow Chris and Julia on IG: @chrislovesjulia and @heyoldsportofficial🌟 Try the Overachiever seasoning blend: Order it HERE 📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 5m 18s | ||||||
| 11/15/25 |  #34 - Dusting Off Life’s Drama, With a Real Housewife’s Help | 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 longer serve you. This episode is part humor, part therapy, and 100% Real Housewives energy, with a tidy twist.Takeaways* A little tidiness goes a long way. We all have a threshold for how much mess (literal or emotional) we can handle.* Sarcasm can be an messy social situation survival skill. Margaret discusses how humor and sharp wit help her navigate tough moments, both on and off camera.* A little drama keeps life interesting, but it’s just as important to recognize when it’s crossed the line.* Not every relationship is meant to last. Margaret talks about knowing when a friendship or dynamic no longer serves you, and how to gracefully let it go.👀 Follow Margaret Josephs on IG @therealmargaretjosephs🌟 Check out Margaret’s book: Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 5m 55s | ||||||
| 11/8/25 |  #33 - How to Stay Off the Gifting Naughty List | 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 teaching kids the joy of thoughtful giving might be the best gift of all.Takeaways* Somewhere between wishlists and wrapping paper, some people have lost the true meaning of giving, and replaced it with stress and stuff.* The best gifts can come from considering a person’s needs, not from spending more. Sometimes an act of service means more than anything you could buy.* Gifting doesn’t have to be impressive or expensive, it’s about being thoughtful, making the recipient feel understood and seen, and adding utility and joy.If this episode has you rethinking your holiday habits, you’re not alone. Maybe it’s less about buying more, and more about finding meaning.That’s why I put these resources together for you this season:✨ The Holiday Surthrival Download: your guide for thriving while surviving! Inside you’ll find five signature surthrival strategies, a reflective year-end wrap-up, and a cozy Holiday Bingo game that turns tidying and self-care into something worth celebrating.🎁 The Tidy Dad Gift Guide for Kids: 10 of our family favorites from recent toy events, that inspire connection, not clutter. This holiday season, try to choose gifts for kids that make creativity part of everyday life, and inspire play that lasts all year!🧦 And Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Under $10: Fun, thoughtful, and also practical finds for kids. Because sometimes the littlest gifts can bring the most joy!If NYC is on your holiday list, don’t miss the new NYC Experiences Worth Gifting PDF, filled with festive, family-friendly experiences!Because this year, it’s not about having more things—it’s about making more memories.👀 Follow Ashlee on IG: Ashlee Piper 🌟 Check out Ashlee’s book: No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe | 6m 16s | ||||||
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