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 – […]
It’s the beginning of February tomorrow which means Valentine’s Day is approaching! The most romantic day of the year is two weeks away and the pressure of doing something wonderful on the 14th for our other half is building. But doing something wonderful doesn’t mean having to spend lots of money. A fancy restaurant, a big […]
Since the beginning of January, we’ve been asking you to let us know what your New Year’s financial resolutions are as part of our #NewYearNewMeAndQmee competition (for a chance to win $100/£80 in your Qmee piggybank!). We’ve seen some great resolutions so far and some brilliant ideas for saving money this year. New Year’s resolutions, […]
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 […]
Every month offers a unique opportunity to save money and this month is no exception. We’re only in the second week of January so there’s still plenty of time to get in to the money-saving frame of mind. As we mentioned in our blog post last week, the new year is the perfect time to […]
It’s the first week of a brand new year, the holiday season is over and it’s back to work and reality. It’s also the perfect time to think about your finances! This might not sound like the most fun thing in the world but it’s necessary if you want to have more money in your […]
With only 12 days to go until Christmas day, we’re sure many of you have finished your holiday shopping by now – you may even have everything wrapped up already too. However, there are some people who often leave their gift buying to the last minute and it’s those people we’re here to help! We […]
December is finally here and that means Christmas is just around the corner – there’s only two weeks left to get all your holiday shopping finished, or to get started if you haven’t done so already. The holiday season is one of the best times of the year as it’s all about being with family […]
Black Friday is the biggest sale day of the year and it’s only three days away! If you’re going to make the most out of the huge savings, you’re going to need a plan – you can end up saving hundreds if you know what to shop for and where the best deals are. More […]
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 […]
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 […]
The weather is very happy to let us know that winter is coming now we’re in to October. Although some of us may still be seeing a bit of sunshine throughout the day, there’s a definite chill in the air and the cold, darkening evenings are a sign that winter will soon be arriving. Although […]
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 […]
It’s the end of September soon, October is almost here and we are officially in to the fall season. And what’s not to love about fall? We get to wrap up warm in fluffy clothes, the trees turn beautiful colours, there are leaves on the ground to crunch through and we get to go splashing […]
Now the kids are back to school and you’ve had to spend a fair amount of money on buying their school supplies, it’s a great time to think about money saving throughout fall – and seeing as fall is already here, now is the perfect time to start. We’ve been thinking about all the parents sending […]
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 cooler temperatures, and leaves starting to fall to the ground, it’s hard to ignore the fact that fall is on its’ way. As the seasons change, so do our activities and home needs. Now is a great time to start getting ready for fall by doing some money saving seasonal home maintenance (which will […]
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 […]
Summer is full of fun activities – relaxing in the sun, swimming in the sea, shopping whilst on vacation and jumping in and out of the pool! These seasonal activities are great, but remember that they can wreak havoc on our bodies – especially our skin, hair and nails. The beauty products you use throughout […]
