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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Everyone loves to take trips and vacations in the summer – it’s the perfect time to! Whether it’s with family or friends, getting away from your everyday life for a week, or even just for a day, is always highly enjoyable. No matter if your planning on going abroad, or you’re staying slightly more local, […]
We’ve been there, and we’re sure you have too… that awful moment when you open your closet, look at all of your clothes and can’t find anything at all that you want to wear! That top is too plain, those trousers too small, and you just don’t like that shirt any more – and worst […]
The United States Independence Day is one of the most patriotic holidays in the USA. It’s celebrated every year on the 4th of July and is full of family, fireworks and fun. A quick bit of history for our UK users (because it’s important to know the reason behind the festivities!) – Independence Day celebrates the […]
As you may already know, this Sunday (19th June) is Father’s Day! Our Dads are our heroes so it’s the perfect time to show them how much we love them and thank them for all the great things they do for us. We know it’s sometimes easy to forget Father’s Day if you don’t have […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
