Winter isn’t everyone’s favorite season; the temperature drops (often below freezing!) and it feels like all the fun you had in summer was a lifetime ago. Many people think that if they want to have fun during winter, they need to be indoors – and being indoors often means having to spend money on things […]
There’s just under two weeks to go until Halloween and things are starting to get spooky – the decorations are going up, pumpkins are being carved and Halloween themed treats are being bought, baked and put near the front door in preparation for visits from trick or treaters. Have you made plans for the 31st […]
The month of October means one thing; it’s Halloween season! Here at Qmee, we’ve noticed that many of our users are searching for things related to Halloween, from the spookiest costumes to scary decorations, so we’re guessing you’re already as excited about the 31st as we are. Although it’s only the beginning of October and […]
Apple season is in full swing in the US and although they aren’t native to America, apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops (oranges being right at the top of the list). Apple season is typically from mid-August to mid-October and during this time there are plenty of things you can do to […]
With less than a week to go until Labor Day, have you made plans for the long weekend and for how you’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 Monday of September – this year it falls on […]
It’s the start of June tomorrow and that means it’s officially summer. The bright weather brings with it lots of opportunities to get outside and do different things – things that aren’t so fun to do in winter; we’re not sure we’d like to sit on the beach all day in November! If you’re an […]
This weekend the United States will be celebrating Memorial Day (May 30th). It’s a day that marks the official beginning of summer so it’s often spent enjoying picnics and BBQs, and relaxing with family and friends. But we mustn’t forget Memorial Day is an important holiday established to give people a time to honor and […]
Cinco de Mayo (which means May 5th in Spanish) is only two days away and for many American Qmee users it’s a chance to enjoy the Mexican culture, Mexican food and probably a few margaritas! But there are many people who celebrate Cinco de Mayo without knowing what they’re actually celebrating. Contrary to popular belief, […]
How much exercise do you do at the moment? Have you started to think about your fitness now that spring is almost here? Well it looks like our Qmee users have! Over the past week we’ve seen a large increase in people looking for sport and fitness goods, with lots of people searching for “running […]
Did you know that in five days’ time it’s officially the first day of spring? We’re feeling excited about this here at Qmee HQ as the first day of spring (hopefully) means the cold weather will start to come to an end, the sun will begin to shine and the outdoors will become more colourful […]
It’s St. Patrick’s Day next week (the 17th to be exact) and celebrating the life of the Patron Saint of Ireland has become a day full of fun that the whole family can get involved with. Whether you’re Irish, have Irish family or friends, or just like to enjoy the festivities, there are lots of […]
It’s the beginning of March and that means one thing and one thing only – spring is on the way! The first day of spring isn’t officially for another couple of weeks but it looks like many people are getting in to the spirit early this year… Over the past week we’ve seen a high […]
It’s Mother’s Day in the UK on Sunday and we’re sure many of you are very well prepared and are planning to treat your Mum to something nice. However, if you’re a little less organised and you’re still thinking of what to do to show your Mum you love her on Mother’s Day, we’re here […]
Whether February 14th is referred to as Singles Awareness Day or Valentine’s Day, it’s a day that merits recognition, so make the best of it regardless of your romantic situation. We’ve decided to help you out by taking the guesswork out of gift-giving for this polarizing holiday and we’ve compiled a list of the best […]
Today is Mardi Gras! Also known as Fat Tuesday and Shrove Tuesday. It’s celebrated all around the world before Ash Wednesday and is seen as a 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 parties […]
It’s the beginning of February and this means one thing and one thing only: Valentine’s Day is approaching! The most romantic day of the year is less than two weeks away and the pressure of doing something wonderful on the 14th for our other half is building. But does doing something wonderful mean having to […]
January is often a 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. We understand why people often get the ‘winter blues’ in January, especially when trying not to do things that cost too much […]
It’s almost here, Christmas is only three days away and excitement is filling the air here at Qmee HQ. We’ve finished all our holiday shopping, found some great deals using the Qmee app and our food for Christmas day is ready to be cooked. But how “Christmassy” are you feeling? Sometimes the stress of holiday […]
We’re in to the third week of December, Christmas is just around the corner and we’re guessing a lot of your time is being spent spending money on gifts for the big day. Although Christmas shopping can be fun, it’s not the only thing you can do in December – there are lots of things you […]
As you may have seen, a few weeks ago we ran a Qmee video contest for our users with the grand prize being a gift experience day worth $250. It was a tough job picking a winner because we had so many great videos to choose from but in the end one video really stood […]
