There’s just over a week to go until Halloween and things have started to get spooky! Decorations are going up, treats are being brought, baked and prepared for the ‘trick or treaters’, and pumpkins are being carved. Have you made your plans for the 31st yet? No? Well, don’t panic! Everyone wants to have fun on […]
Our friends at Activity Superstore have sent this great post over for our blog this week. Take a look below… We give gifts to show our affection for others, to build relationships, to help others or to get something in return. The more you think about it, the clearer it becomes that the gifts we […]
Youth is seen as a carefree time by some people. But if you’re under 25, then you will know that life can be packed with pressure, especially of the financial kind. From rising rents to expensive eats, the need to start budgeting properly has never been more important. But it’s not an easy thing to […]
For our UK, US and Canadian Qmee users, the month of September means the start of the fall season. The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing color, and Halloween and Bonfire Night are just around the corner – it’s safe to say summer is officially over in many places! Many people will be unhappy […]
The start of September in the UK, US and Canada means only one thing for our Qmee users who are students in these countries: it’s back to school time! After spending the summer having fun on vacation/holiday and relaxing with friends, it can be hard to get back in to the fast pace of school […]
You may not know (unless you’re one of our Australian Qmee users!) that Sunday 2nd September is Father’s Day in the wonderful country of Australia. Our Dads are our heroes so it’s the perfect time to show them how much we love them and thank them for all the great things they do for us. […]
There’s just under 2 weeks to go until Labor Day in the USA! Many of our American Qmee users will be making plans for the long weekend and for how they’ll be celebrating on the day. Labor Day is one of the oldest holidays in the United States and is always celebrated on the first […]
Apple season in the US is just around the corner (it’s typically from mid-August to mid-October) so we’ve been thinking of things you can do to enjoy the season – even if you’re not based in the US! Although they aren’t native to America, apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops (oranges being […]
If you’ve been thinking about tidying up your garden for a while, or even re-inventing it, July and August are the perfect months to start! No one wants their garden to look like an overgrown forest, but we know it can sometimes be more expensive than you think to improve it. Gardening is such a […]
We’re in to the second week of July, and it’s this month that many people head off on their vacation! July and August are known for being “vacation months” – they’re often the highlight of the year and help us get through the first half. There’s no need to panic if you haven’t got a […]
The United States Independence Day is celebrated every year on the 4th of July (which is next week!) – it’s one of the most patriotic holidays in the USA and is full of family, fireworks and fun. A quick bit of history for our users who aren’t from the US (because it’s important to know the […]
Thinking about your finances and saving money doesn’t sound like much fun, and it can often be very overwhelming – but it’s necessary if you’d like to have more money in your savings pot. When it comes to their finances, many people are unsure of where to begin and we can understand why. We believe […]
Have you stuck to your New Year’s resolution of “getting fit and healthy”? No? We haven’t either! We’re 6 months in to the year and we haven’t done much to start getting in to shape – so we understand if you’re in the same boat. Finding the motivation to go to the gym is hard […]
Father’s Day is in just over 2 weeks for those of you in the UK, US and Canada – if you don’t have the date in your diary already, it’s Sunday 17th June. For our Australian Qmee users, you have until September 2nd before you have to start thinking about what to do for your […]
As many of you will know, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes in to effect on the 25th May 2018 – we’re sure you’ve received tons of emails about it over the past few weeks. We’re hoping this blog will give you a bit more information on how it’s going to affect you and […]
Wedding season is fully under-way! Between May and August every year is when excited, loved-up couples are either starting their plans or finalizing the ones they already have. Your wedding should be the perfect day that you’ve always dreamed of. For the perfect day to happen, the amount of work and effort put in is […]
As many of you may know (especially those of you with children in High School), we’re currently in the height of prom season. High school proms generally happen between April and June, or near the end of the semester – so “prom season” often lasts from March (when the students first start talking about it) […]
It’s Cinco de Mayo this Saturday, and for many of our American Qmee users it’s a chance to enjoy the Mexican culture, Mexican food and probably a few margaritas – especially as the holiday lands on a Saturday this year! We’re sure many of you know that Cinco de May means ‘5th of May’ in […]
For those of you based in the UK, Mother’s Day was back in March and we’re sure you treated your Mom to a lovely day – but if you’re based in the US, Canada or Australia, your Mother’s Day is just around the corner! There’s just over 2 weeks to go until May 13th, so […]
Saving money can be difficult when you seem to need to buy something new every week, or more food every day! No matter what you’re buying, it’s true to say that for many of us, shopping takes up a large amount of our monthly budget. But do you really need everything you’re shopping for? Are […]
