Yes, this process is tons of fun. Thanks for the idea. Here's a couple in no particular order:
  • Silicone pans for baking. No greasing is needed for them to be non-stick, baked goods practically jump out on their own. I bake all my own bread and used to spend time greasing and prepping pans for baking, no more, with a silicone bread pan.
  • Baking no-knead bread instead of using a bread machine. I've analyzed the steps, including everything, and making no knead bread actually takes less hands-on time than using a bread machine. And you don't have the weird bread machine shape.
  • Clothing doesn't need to be washed every time you wear it. It's amazing how many people put so much effort and time into washing clothing that doesn't look or smell different from clothing fresh out of the washer. I think switching to unscented laundry detergent is a good idea, because one of the "tells" we have that what we're wearing is clean, is the detergent smell. If you don't have that, even with clothes fresh out of the washer, then you make a better judgement on whether the item really needs washing.