There’s just under 2 weeks to go until Labor Day in the USA! Many of our American Qmee users will be making plans for the long weekend and for how they’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 […]
Apple season in the US is just around the corner (it’s typically from mid-August to mid-October) so we’ve been thinking of things you can do to enjoy the season – even if you’re not based in the US! Although they aren’t native to America, apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops (oranges being […]
If you’ve been thinking about tidying up your garden for a while, or even re-inventing it, July and August are the perfect months to start! No one wants their garden to look like an overgrown forest, but we know it can sometimes be more expensive than you think to improve it. Gardening is such a […]
We’re in to the second week of July, and it’s this month that many people head off on their vacation! July and August are known for being “vacation months” – they’re often the highlight of the year and help us get through the first half. There’s no need to panic if you haven’t got a […]
Thinking about your finances and saving money doesn’t sound like much fun, and it can often be very overwhelming – but it’s necessary if you’d like to have more money in your savings pot. When it comes to their finances, many people are unsure of where to begin and we can understand why. We believe […]
Have you stuck to your New Year’s resolution of “getting fit and healthy”? No? We haven’t either! We’re 6 months in to the year and we haven’t done much to start getting in to shape – so we understand if you’re in the same boat. Finding the motivation to go to the gym is hard […]
Father’s Day is in just over 2 weeks for those of you in the UK, US and Canada – if you don’t have the date in your diary already, it’s Sunday 17th June. For our Australian Qmee users, you have until September 2nd before you have to start thinking about what to do for your […]
Wedding season is fully under-way! Between May and August every year is when excited, loved-up couples are either starting their plans or finalizing the ones they already have. Your wedding should be the perfect day that you’ve always dreamed of. For the perfect day to happen, the amount of work and effort put in is […]
As many of you may know (especially those of you with children in High School), we’re currently in the height of prom season. High school proms generally happen between April and June, or near the end of the semester – so “prom season” often lasts from March (when the students first start talking about it) […]
It’s Cinco de Mayo this Saturday, and for many of our 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 Saturday this year! We’re sure many of you know that Cinco de May means ‘5th of May’ in […]
For those of you based in the UK, Mother’s Day was back in March and we’re sure you treated your Mom to a lovely day – but if you’re based in the US, Canada or Australia, your Mother’s Day is just around the corner! There’s just over 2 weeks to go until May 13th, so […]
Saving money can be difficult when you seem to need to buy something new every week, or more food every day! 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. But do you really need everything you’re shopping for? Are […]
The Easter weekend is only a few days away and the celebrations will soon be starting. Many families use the holiday to spend quality time together and have some fun, especially if there are children involved. Chocolate, gifts, Easter eggs and decorations are just a few things people often end up spending money on for […]
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 […]
This week our blog has been written by a guest, Gwen Lewis, who has kindly sent us a great article about Valentine’s Day (which is just around the corner!) which includes a brilliant infographic. Thanks Gwen! Valentine’s Day is next week, so are you ready? If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect gift […]
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 […]
Well now that Christmas Day is over and we’ve all eaten our own body weight in delicious Christmas food, it’s time to start thinking about what we’re going to do for New Year’s Eve! Many of you will already have a plan for the 31st December, but we’re sure there are also plenty of people […]
