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

Tyler Moore, Tidy Dad

Welcome to Tidy Tidbits, the micro-podcast that helps you tidy up your life through home organization, decluttering, and simple daily routines. Tidy Dad (aka Tyler Moore) shares practical organizing tips, cleaning strategies, home systems, and realistic habits that make tidying feel doable, even for busy people. Tyler is a dad of three, a full-time New York City teacher, and the bestselling author of Tidy Up Your Life. He's gone from scrubbing toilets to appearing on the Today Show, and now he's here to help you clear the clutter, simplify your home, and make space for what matters most. Follow along on Instagram @tidydad, subscribe to The Tidy Times on Substack, or visit thetidydad.com. tidydad.substack.com

  1. 4 days ago

    #73 - I Applied to Be a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Clown

    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, and now applying to become a clown in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. And The New York Times broke the news before he did. Tyler takes you behind the scenes of his experience as a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon handler, including a 3:30 a.m. call time, wrangling Ronald McDonald through Manhattan, crouching underneath the Bluey balloon, and learning how the floats, balloons, costumes, and props are handmade at Macy’s Studio. Tidying up your life isn’t only about decluttering your home, creating better routines, or getting everyone out the door on time. Sometimes it’s about making space for something that serves absolutely no practical purpose, except that it brings you joy. The question is, “Are we leaving enough room in our ordinary lives for the extraordinary?” Maybe even becoming a clown. Read Tyler’s SIX features in The New York Times (in the episode I mentioned four articles, but while I was grabbing the links, I realized there were a couple more!) * 2017: In Queens, a Rent-Stabilized Family Compound * 2024: Crowds Turn Out for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Despite Rain * 2025: The Easiest Way to Feel More Organized * 2025: 5 Organizing Books to Bring Order to Chaos * 2026: In This Housing Market, the Second Home Comes First * 2026: The Influencers’ Thanksgiving More from Tidy Dad: 📚 Order Tidy Up Your Life (available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook) 🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times on Substack 📸 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

    #73 - I Applied to Be a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Clown

  2. 15 Aug

    #72 - The Back-to-School Routine I’d Start With

    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 goal isn’t a picture-perfect entryway or a flawless morning routine. It’s to design a routine that makes an ordinary part of your day a little smoother. Notice the moments when your family gets stuck and ask: What is making this more difficult than it needs to be? Sometimes the solution is as simple as moving the socks. Mentioned in this episode: * Episode #60: What to Do With All the School Papers * Episode #70: Back-to-School Isn’t a Day, It’s a Season * Large backpack hooks with adhesive strips * 5-tier file organizer for incoming school papers More from Tidy Dad: 📚 Order Tidy Up Your Life (available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook) 🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times on Substack 📸 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

    #72 - The Back-to-School Routine I’d Start With

  3. 8 Aug

    #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 15-minute, 30-minute or “walk away” recipes that make getting dinner on the table feel a whole lot more manageable. We’ve been trying out an early copy, and this is the cookbook you need for back-to-school season!! In this special episode, my middle daughter, Matilda (age 9), joins me as my podcast co-host for a conversation with Caro about favorite recipes from her cookbook, strategies for the pickiest of eaters, and creating simple routines that help take the stress out of dinnertime. Sometimes tidying up your life starts with making mealtimes just a little bit simpler. More from Caro Chambers: 📚 Order What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking and Make It Fast 🗞️ Subscribe to Caro on Substack 📸 Follow along on IG: Caro Chambers More from Tidy Dad: 📚 Order Tidy Up Your Life (available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook) 🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times on Substack 📸 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

    #71 - What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking with Caro Chambers

  4. 1 Aug

    #70 - Back-to-School Isn't a Day, It's a Season | School Routines & Finding Your Family Rhythm

    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-school hacks to your to-do list, focus on a simple reminder: back-to-school isn’t a day, it’s a season, and a practical exercise that helps families prepare for change without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re packing lunches, shopping for school supplies, adjusting to new schedules and routines, or simply preparing for the transition from summer to fall, this episode will give yourself and your family permission to ease into it. Tidy Takeaway: Back-to-school isn’t a day, it’s a season. More from Tidy Dad: 📚 Order Tidy Up Your Life (available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook) 🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times on Substack 📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This episode is sponsored by TOBIQ. Our family has used their duffel bag backpacks for years, and now we’re adding their everyday backpacks to our collection. With thoughtful compartments, durable materials, and comfortable straps, TOBIQ bags are built for school, everyday life, travel, and weekend adventures. If you’re looking for quality bags that will last, check out Tobiq. Use the code TIDYDAD for 15% off. 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

    #70 - Back-to-School Isn't a Day, It's a Season | School Routines & Finding Your Family Rhythm

  5. 25 Jul

    #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. What began as an experiment has become a daily routine that helps me feel calmer, stronger, and more intentional before the day even begins. In this episode, I’m joined by Dean Pohlman, founder of Man Flow Yoga, to talk about the benefits of morning yoga, improving mobility, building strength, and creating a sustainable fitness routine. We also discuss why yoga isn’t just for flexible people, how men can benefit from yoga, and simple ways to build a practice you’ll actually stick with. If you’ve been looking for an easy morning routine, beginner yoga tips, or practical ways to improve your mobility and flexibility, this conversation is a great place to start. Connect with Dean from Man Flow Yoga - Instagram: @manflowyoga - Podcast: The Better Man - Website: manflowyoga.com - Membership: Man Flow Yoga Membership - Tidy Tidbits listeners get $20 off an annual plan (the equivalent of getting 50% off our monthly plan over the course of a year) and a free 7-day trial to test the Members' Area & App before committing to a year. - My morning workout video on YouTube More from Tidy Dad: 📚 Tidy Up Your Life - If you preorder the paperback edition of Tidy Up Your Life, you can also receive one FREE year of paid access to The Tidy Times Substack, including every resource, essay, and “Behind the Stories” post. Register your order here! 📸 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

    #69 - Small Habit, Big Results: Why Mobility Deserves a Place in Your Morning with Dean Pohlman

  6. 18 Jul

    #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 our conversation also explores what “home” really means. Is it the home you “own”? Where your family gathers? Where your stuff is? Or simply where your life unfolds? If you’ve ever wondered whether you have to follow the traditional financial roadmap, or if you’ve ever dreamed of creating a different kind of life for your family, this episode is a refreshing reminder that there’s more than one way to build a home. Connect with Katie Cline * Instagram: @bykatiecline * Podcast: Second Home First * Substack: Second Home First * NY Times Article: In This Housing Market, The Second Home Comes First More from Tidy Dad: 📚 Tidy Up Your Life - If you preorder the paperback edition of Tidy Up Your Life, you can also receive one FREE year of paid access to The Tidy Times Substack, including every resource, essay, and “Behind the Stories” post. Register your order here! 📸 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

    #68 - Buying a Second Home First: An Unconventional Real Estate Strategy with Katie Cline

  7. 11 Jul

    #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 explore how storytelling, branding, and preserving someone’s legacy can become a kind of heist of their own. If you enjoy strong female characters, fascinating historical details, and page-turning suspense, The Parisian Heist is for you! Add this one to your summer reading list. Connect with Jo Piazza: * Instagram: @jopiazzaauthor * Podcast: Under the Influence * Substack: Over the Influence * Learn more about The Parisian Heist and tour dates at theparisianheist.com. * Also read Jo’s books The Sicilian Inheritance and Everyone is Lying to You More from Tidy Dad:📚 Preorder the paperback version of 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

    #67 - Jo Piazza on The Parisian Heist + Is It Ever Okay to Steal?

  8. 4 Jul

    #66 - Teach Your Kids How to Actually Get Clean

    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 kids how to actually get clean. This is a Tidy Tidbits Replay that I originally shared last summer, and it’s just as relevant today. Our New York City bathtub may be tiny, but the parenting lesson it inspired is anything but. In this episode, I’m taking you into bath-time chaos and sharing why our family created Shower School, a simple system for teaching kids how to wash themselves well, build independence, and make one small part of parenting a whole lot easier. We’ll cover: * 🚿 The difference between relaxing and really cleaning your body * 🧼 Why just saying “Take a shower!” might not mean much * Our official “Shower School Steps”! 🛁 Download the Shower School Steps checklist, a visual guide you can laminate and hang in the shower! Perfect for kids learning how to actually get clean (not just wet). More from Tidy Dad: 📚 Preorder the paperback version of 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

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Welcome to Tidy Tidbits, the micro-podcast that helps you tidy up your life through home organization, decluttering, and simple daily routines. Tidy Dad (aka Tyler Moore) shares practical organizing tips, cleaning strategies, home systems, and realistic habits that make tidying feel doable, even for busy people. Tyler is a dad of three, a full-time New York City teacher, and the bestselling author of Tidy Up Your Life. He's gone from scrubbing toilets to appearing on the Today Show, and now he's here to help you clear the clutter, simplify your home, and make space for what matters most. Follow along on Instagram @tidydad, subscribe to The Tidy Times on Substack, or visit thetidydad.com. tidydad.substack.com

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