Saving time

It amazes me how little things you do to save time really add up. I am always looking for ways to streamline and make things easier.
One of the things I do is when I'm separating my coconut oil, I use a garden shovel, one of those little ones you use in your hand? It's the most effective/quick way of getting the job done. The coconut oil comes in a 50# "cube".
Do you have any great time saving tips? Can be about anything, not just soap!