What I don't need

You know what?  I like not having a recycling bin in the house.  What does it do, anyway, but get overfilled?  And foody and moldy, in the case of the plastic and cans.  Our current system is to just accumulate one kitchen session's worth of stuff on the counter nearest the back door (where the microwave is not), and then take it right outside when we clean up.  I admit this works partly because the outside bin is right there.  But it's a little revelation, anyway.

My other revelation is how little I need the microwave.  Even with hungry children whacking their spoons on their tables to hurry me up, a pan is fine.  

However, no way would I want to attempt breakfast without the toaster.  The toaster is a necessity.