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Five things I'm not buying in 2026♥

Happy 2026!  I know most of us have are own plan / resolution this new year.  Of course we all want to start the new year right... This year I want to save more... invest... be more frugal.  I am not getting any younger, I really want to build my retirement fund.

Here are some of things I am not buying for 2026: 

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  • Plushie bag charms / Blind boxes :  Yes!  I admit, I splurged a lot on "anik-anik": from the Labubu monters, Hello Kitty plushies, Care Bears, Monchhichi and etc.  I promised myself - No more "unleashing the child in me " for the moment.  I hope that I could control myself.  I admit I love anything cutesy... but I have to do this.  There are boxes still unopened.  It took up so much space in my room.  (But of course, if it's a gift - I would gladly accept it.

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  • Tumblers : I have a lot of unused stainless tumblers at home.  So I think I should refrain from purchasing new one this year.  (Starbucks - please no Hello Kitty, Snoopy and Alice & Olivia collaboration this year.. haha)

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  • Dog clothes and merchs : I really love dressing up my dog.. I always want him to look great.  I did spring cleaning last year.. and I decided - I should lessen or refrain buying dog clothes and merchs (collars, leashes and etc.)  I will just make use what's available, I might tweak a little so it will look different: or maybe I could just make one from my old clothes.  Great idea, right?!

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  • Phone :  No new phone this year...  Though my iPhone XS is on the verge of  ...  (haha I can't mention it)  It's battery health is at 71%, and we all know what this mean - battery life becomes shorter especially when I am using cellular data. I love this phone because it's lighter than my iPhone 14 pro ( which I regretted buying because of it's weight.)  Yes I have two phones, one for personal use and the other for business.
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  • Airplane ticket : Travel can wait... so no travel this year.  Maybe next year or in 2028.  If free travel - Why not! (*wink)  
How about you? Do you have things that you don't want to buy this year?  Share it on the comments!♥


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