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 […]
The summer months are always a lot of fun – road trips, barbecues and family get-togethers are just a few of the activities many people like to take part in during the summer. There are also some great gadgets out there that are not only affordable but brilliant for summertime too. Take a look at […]
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, […]
Now that summer is here and the weather warm and dry (most of the time!), it’s the perfect time to get out in the fresh air and tidy up, or even re-invent, your garden. It’s easy to abandon your garden during the winter months – no one wants to be outside when it’s freezing – […]
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 […]
Summer vacations are the highlight of the season and what gets 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 money by booking last minute than if […]
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 […]
Summer is the perfect time to get fit and healthy – the days are longer, the weather is warmer and there’s more motivation to get out and about. We know how hard it is to go for a run or even just leave the warmth of your house in the winter when it’s raining or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
