# #59 - Why This Family Downsized on Purpose

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Podcast: [Tidy Tidbits with Tyler Moore | Tidy Up Your Life with Home Organization & Daily Routines](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tidy-tidbits-7375038)
Published: 2026-05-16T12:04:13+00:00
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## Resource

This week on Tidy Tidbits, I’m joined by Julia Clarke for a fascinating conversation about what happened when her family downsized from a three-bedroom apartment to a one-bedroom apartment in Glasgow, Scotland. I first read her story HERE. We talk about the assumptions many of us carry about space, privacy, and what kids “need,” and how their family unexpectedly found more connection, simplicity, and ease by living smaller. In this episode, we discuss: * Why they chose to downsize * The tradeoffs between more space and better location * Privacy, screens, and modern family life * Why smaller spaces can lead to simpler routines * The surprising ways their family became happier and more connected If you’ve ever wondered whether bigger is always better, this conversation might make you rethink what “just enough” really looks like. 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

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