This Saturday (March 17th) is St. Patrick’s Day! 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 way you can join […]
As many of you will know, this Sunday is Mother’s Day in the UK. Chances are lots of you have already decided how you’re going to treat your Mum and you’re very well prepared for the day. But, for those of you that are a bit less organised and aren’t sure what to do for […]
As we’re coming to the end of February, we’ve started thinking of all the odd jobs around the home we want sorted out in the next couple of months. It’s the perfect time of year to get them done! As DIY jobs often feel like a chore, many of us end up paying other people […]
Every month of the year offers a unique opportunity to save money and January is no exception – in fact, January is a great month for saving money! There’s still two weeks of January left, so there’s still plenty of time to get in to the money-saving frame of mind. As we mentioned in our […]
It’s the second day of a brand new year – the festivities and holiday season are finished, and it’s back to work and reality. So, it’s the perfect time to think about your finances and saving money this year. This might not sound like much fun but it’s necessary if you’d like to have more […]
Coming off the back of the US Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday, Cyber Monday is the perfect time for you to take advantage of some huge discounts on tech gadgets – you just need to fire up your web browsers and start shopping! The focus on Black Friday is usually on both high street stores […]
The biggest sale day of the year is only three days away – of course, we’re talking about Black Friday! To make the most out of the huge savings available this week (and the even bigger ones on Friday itself), it’s best to have a plan; if you know what to shop for and where […]
The holidays are almost here and the first of them is just over a week away – it’s Thanksgiving on the 23rd November and we’re sure our US users are getting ready for some Thanksgiving fun! Have you ever wondered how you can possibly host a Thanksgiving dinner for your family and friends, and still […]
We have something a bit different for you this week… our friends over at Save the Student have written a great article for saving money on the sly, and they’ve been kind enough to share it with us -thanks guys! Enjoy… Try these 8 shopping swaps to save money on the sly Spending less […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 be aware from the Qmee Facebook page, March is National Nutrition Month! So, this month, we’re on a mission to start eating healthy whilst still saving money. National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign, created annually, by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses on the importance of […]
This time next week it’ll be Valentine’s Day – or, as it’s also known, Singles Awareness Day! Have you started thinking about what you’re going to do for your other half to show them how special they are? Well whether you’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day or not, we think it’s always interesting to find out […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
