Things to do to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
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, […]
Saving money on Mother’s Day in the US
Mother’s Day in the US is less than 2 weeks away so it’s time to start planning how you’re going to treat your Mom and show her you love her on that special day – just like we did in the UK on Mother’s Day back in March. Your Mom is one area of your […]
Save money by going ‘green’ with Earth Day
Friday 22nd April is Earth Day and this year the theme is Trees for the Earth. The Earth Day Network has recently set one of its most ambitious goals; to plant 7.8 billion trees over the next 5 years. We’re guessing you’re thinking “why trees?” right about now! Well, they help combat climate change, they […]
How healthy are you?
Last Thursday was World Health Day and this year their focus is to halt the rise in diabetes. According to the WHO (World Health Organization) the number of people living with diabetes has almost quadrupled since 1980 to 422 million adults. In its first ‘Global report on diabetes’, WHO highlights the need to step up […]
Most popular brands by State
Does which US State you live in affect how frivolous or frugal you are? Well, we’ve done the research to find out! Recently we’ve been looking at which States opt for the luxury brands, and which tend to choose the less expensive brands – so who spends more than who across the US! We’ve seen that the most […]
Save money when gardening in springtime
Now that spring is here and the weather is on its way to getting slightly warmer, it’s the perfect time to get out in the fresh air and tidy up the garden. Throughout autumn and winter many of us abandon our garden so by the time spring arrives it looks like an overgrown forest! The […]
Mobile ads are costing YOU money!
Did you know that mobile ads are costing you money? “I haven’t asked to see them so why should I be paying for them” is a question a lot of people ask when it comes to mobile ads and the way in which advertisers show them. At least 2% of smartphone data used is from ads – […]
Top tips for saving money when shopping
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. But do you really need […]
Money saving tips for Easter
The Easter weekend is almost here and the celebrations will soon be getting underway. Many families use the holiday to spend quality time together and have some fun, especially if there are kids in the family. But buying lots of chocolate, gifts and decorations for the Easter weekend can be costly and you may end […]
Is March the month for fitness?
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 […]
Spending springtime on a budget
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 […]
Qmee user story #1 – Crystal
Here at Qmee our users are the most important people to us. We love hearing about the individual journeys our users have, from joining and using Qmee to spending their rewards! So we’ve decided to get in touch with some of our users to find out more about their Qmee story. Today’s user is Crystal from Natick, […]
Enjoy St Patrick’s Day without breaking the bank
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 […]
Spring cleaning has started early
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 […]
Mother’s Day in the UK
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 […]
A guide to home improvements
Are you thinking about making some home improvements this year? This week, we have a post from our friends over at Sainsbury’s Bank. They’ve provided us with a handy visual guide to improving your home which includes great ideas for all the rooms in your house and also some brilliant advice on how you can improve […]
Money saving DIY tips
DIY jobs around the home 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 up paying much more than necessary. Whether your bedroom needs a new lick of paint or a few of your floor tiles need […]
Connection failure when installing Qmee to Firefox?
Are you having trouble installing the Qmee app to your Firefox browser? Are you getting an error message that says “Cannot connect due to a connection failure on Qmee.com”? We understand how frustrating this is when you’re trying to install the app for the first time. The error message usually means your anti-virus software is […]
Enjoying half term on a budget
It’s mid-February and that only means one thing to most parents – it’s the first half term of the year in the UK. The pressure is on to keep the kids entertained and to ensure they have as much fun as possible because we all know they look forward to their time off school more […]
Valentine’s Day Gifts for an Undefined Relationship
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 […]