Tyler Moore, known as Tidy Dad, is a teacher and author passionate about creating organized spaces, especially as a dad navigating a small NYC apartment with three kids. In this conversation, Tyler shares his annual decluttering calendar concept to simplify organization throughout the year. He emphasizes the 'just enough philosophy' for busy families and the importance of sorting personal items first. His insights inspire actionable steps for cultivating a more mindful and intentional home life.
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Tidy Dad Origin Story
Tyler Moore started sharing organizing tips as "Tidy Dad" after noticing the buzz around Marie Kondo's methods, but a lack of practicality for families.
His initial in-person workshops had low turnout, leading him to share tips online for a wider audience.
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Just Enough Philosophy
Tyler Moore promotes a "just enough" philosophy rather than strict minimalism.
He emphasizes prioritizing essential items and setting boundaries within categories to accommodate needs in a limited space.
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Decluttering Calendar
Create a decluttering calendar to align decluttering with consumer demand and make the process more automatic.
Declutter winter items before spring arrives, as people are more likely to need them then.
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An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up
Marie Kondo
Spark Joy is an in-depth, line-illustrated, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organizing your home. It covers every room in the house, including bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms, as well as a wide range of items in different categories. The book emphasizes the importance of evaluating items based on whether they 'spark joy' and provides detailed instructions on Kondo's unique folding techniques and how to properly organize drawers, wardrobes, cupboards, and cabinets. It also addresses the challenging task of decluttering sentimental items and offers practical tips for sustaining a tidy and organized living space over time.
Tidy Up Your Life
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Tyler Moore
If you have any kind of organizing or decluttering goals on your 2025 goals list, today's episode is for you. Sarah interviews Tyler Moore (known as Tidy Dad), a teacher and author with a passion for organizing and curating spaces to meet the needs of life as they ebb and flow through the seasons - and his current season is 3 young kids in a small NYC apartment!
This interview offers plenty of inspiration and great ideas from Tyler, including the idea of an annual decluttering calendar, thoughts on building household routines, and what to start with FIRST if you've struggle with decluttering in the past.
Tyler can be found at @tidydad on social media, thetidydad.com, and is the author of Tidy Up Your Life: Rethinking How to Organize, Declutter, and Make Space for What Matters Most, available wherever books are sold.
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