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 […]
We’re only three days in to October, but the Halloween decorations, treats and pumpkins are already filling up the shops! That’s because this month is all about Halloween and the days leading up to the 31s. Many people see Halloween as something fun to look forward to now the weather is starting to get colder […]
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, […]
Summer vacations are one of the best things about the season and the thought of them often helps us through the first half of the year! Have you got yours booked? No? Well there’s no need to panic if you haven’t! Last minute summer vacations are great and you can often save a lot more […]
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 […]
Summer is a great time for getting fit and healthy – there’s much more motivation to get out and about when the weather is warmer and the days are longer. The temptation to stay inside in winter, rather than go out for a walk or a run in the rain or snow, always wins – […]
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 […]
Every year the months of May to August are full of excited couples, either starting their wedding plans or finalising the ones they already have in place. Wedding season is fully under-way! Everyone wants their wedding to be the perfect day – and so it should be. The amount of work and effort put in […]
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 […]
You may remember a couple of months ago we did a post about sticking to your budget for Mother’s Day in the UK. Well, seeing as Mother’s Day in the US is just over 2 weeks away, we thought it only fair that we did one for our US users too! Mother’s Day in the […]
Now that spring is in full swing, it’s the perfect time of the year to start thinking about your garden and what you’re going to do with it this summer. Whether yours is small and quaint, or you have a garden the size of a football field, we’re sure that over the autumn and winter […]
As spring has officially started, the cold weather has started to come to an end, the sun has started to shine and the outdoors is becoming more colourful as flowers and trees start to blossom. It’s wonderful! Springtime means we can start to enjoy the outdoors again without worrying about how cold it’s going to be, […]
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 […]
From food to new clothes, new gadgets to household goods, 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. Saving money can be difficult when you seem to need to buy something new every week, or more food every day! […]
It’s Mother’s Day in the UK on Sunday, and although we should be showing our Mum’s that we love them all year round, it’s a nice way of making everything about her for one whole day. Think about everything she’s done for you over the years – she deserves a special day, right? We definitely […]
It’s the first of March tomorrow and we’ve started thinking of all the odd jobs around the home we want sorted out before spring properly arrives. DIY jobs can often feel like a chore, so many of us end up paying other people to do them – and a lot of the time we end […]
