As our Australian Qmee users will know (and some of our British, American and Canadian users may also know too), it’s Australia Day in 3 days’ time – yippee! For those of you who aren’t sure what Australia Day is, let us fill you in – the day is a national public holiday that celebrates […]
Well now that Christmas Day is over and we’ve all eaten our own body weight in delicious Christmas food, it’s time to start thinking about what we’re going to do for New Year’s Eve! Many of you will already have a plan for the 31st December, but we’re sure there are also plenty of people […]
Christmas is less than a week away, it’s almost here! Everyone seems to be finishing off their holiday shopping and buying all the food for Christmas day. Here at Qmee HQ we’re definitely in the Christmas spirit… but how “Christmassy” are you feeling? Sometimes the stress of holiday shopping, finding the right presents for your […]
With just one week to go until Halloween, have you made plans for the 31st yet? If not, don’t panic! Things have started to get spooky! Pumpkins are being carved, decorations are going up around the neighbourhood and treats are being bought and baked in preparation for the “trick or treaters”. We understand you want to […]
Did you know that it’s apple season in the US? Although apples aren’t native to America, they’re one of the most valuable fruit crops – oranges being the most valuable. The season is typically from mid-August to mid-October, so it’s in full swing right now! There are lots of things you can do during this […]
The start of September also means the start of fall – with temperatures dropping, leaves changing color and starting to fall, and the whisper of Halloween and Bonfire Night in the air, it’s safe to say summer is officially over. We know not everyone is happy to see the end of summer but we think […]
Everyone wants to look good and feel great in the summer – and a big part of that is being happy with the clothes you’re wearing. We’ve all had that awful moment when you open your closet and can’t find anything at all that you want to wear! Those trousers are too small, that top […]
The summer months often bring to mind easy, breezy days on your nearest beach or by a pool drinking colorful, refreshing drinks – it’s all about fun this season. So, it’s the perfect time to bring this sense of excitement and comfort in to your home! Chances are you’ve been wanted to revamp your home, […]
Next Tuesday is one of the most patriotic holidays in the USA – it’s the United States Independence Day, which is celebrated every year on the 4th July and is always full of family, friends, fireworks and fun. For our UK users, here’s a quick bit of history – Independence Day celebrates the separation of […]
Father’s Day is approaching and as there is always very little coverage of it compared to Mother’s Day, we know it can be easy to forget if you don’t have the date in your diary – it’s Sunday 18th June, in case it’s not in your calendar yet! Our Dads are an extremely important part […]
It’s June 1st in two days’ time and that means the summer months are almost officially here. June, July and August usually bring brighter, warmer weather which, in turn, brings lots of opportunities to enjoy being outside. If you’re a sun-worshipper, we’re sure you’ve already started planning lots of fun things to do out and […]
Cinco de Mayo is only three days away and for many 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 Friday this year! Many of you may know that Cinco de Mayo means ‘May 5th’ in Spanish, but […]
The Easter weekend isn’t far away and the celebrations will soon be starting. Many families use the holiday to spend quality time together and have some fun, especially if there are kids in the family. It’s easy to get carried away when celebrating any holiday, and Easter is no exception – chocolate, gifts, Easter eggs […]
Next week, people throughout the world, Irish and non-Irish alike, will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. The cultural and religious holiday is celebrated every year on the 17th of March, and is named in honour of the Patron Saint of Ireland. The festival celebrates Irish heritage, culture and traditions, with many people enjoying food, drink […]
This time next week it’ll be Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday and Shrove Tuesday). It’s celebrated before Ash Wednesday and can be a great way to indulge before the start of Lent. The holiday is most celebrated in New Orleans and their celebrations reach a grand scale every year; parades, masquerades and huge […]
The 14th February is finally here – happy Valentine’s Day to all our Qmee users. We’re sure many of you have lovely dates planned for tonight for your other half, and have bought some brilliant gifts, but if there are some of you out there panicking because you haven’t planned anything yet, don’t worry – […]
This time next week it’ll be Valentine’s Day – or, as it’s also known, Singles Awareness Day! Have you started thinking about what you’re going to do for your other half to show them how special they are? Well whether you’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day or not, we think it’s always interesting to find out […]
January can be a very difficult month – the excitement of New Year is over, everyone has gone back to work and bank accounts are stretched to the limit whilst waiting for pay day. No wonder people get the ‘winter blues’ this time of year! Especially when trying not to spend too much money at […]
It’s almost here – the 1st December is two days away and everyone knows that once December has started, the holiday spirit should too! Christmas is just under four weeks away and excitement is filling the air already. We’ve started our holiday shopping, found some great deals using the Qmee app and we’re making a […]
The holidays are just around the corner; it’s Thanksgiving next week! Although this holiday isn’t celebrated in the UK, we know our US users will be getting ready for some Thanksgiving fun. Everyone knows that the holidays can be expensive, especially if you’re the person hosting the family get together; there’s all the food and […]
