There certainly is that comfort in "sameness". My hubby recently shocked me saying that I like routine and "sameness". I don't at all perceive myself that way. I think outside the box and love new and unique. But now I wonder; have I settled into sameness? Or ultimately is it just that as much as some of us love adventure and spontaneous.....ultimately....ah....well ultimately we like that comfort of sameness
I think that we have moments where we like to think outside the box, and I believe you do, especially in your innovative way to simplify your life, and figuring out new ways to use your assets... making a recipe work harder for its money.
Teaching children is all about sameness and routine. It is in our best interests to keep it that way for continuity. I think children find comfort in routine, knowing what to expect. As you are part of that package, you are probably leaning into the sameness for the sake of peace, not because you are ummmm... boring. LOL
So many people/animals depend on you and if your animals didn't know when or if they were getting fed/let out they would not be calm. Ditto with the kids/hubby etc.
Routine is okay, sameness too. It makes others comfortable with you to know it also. (I think) That doesn't mean you can run off with a wild hair now and then!