While the bombardment of red and pink hearts can coincide with dressing up for fancy dinners or giving lavish gifts, a great rom-com can always suffice for a more casual holiday celebration. Here are five movies that can get you in the romantic spirit this Valentine’s Day.

Whether you choose to pick from our recommendations or blaze your own trail, remember to find the joy in your activities. There can be contentment in the mundane for those who look. Learning about our daily tasks can create gratitude for the small moments. 

Rian Johnson’s latest installment to the Knives Out universe arrived on December 23rd in the form of Glass Onion. The film, where the famed Benoit Blanc is mysteriously invited to a Greek island to solve a mystery among an eclectic group of high rollers, is well executed down to the last detail. In true tradition of the film’s universe, each distinctly different character has their own wardrobe that gives depth to their story. 

It is important to show our friends love all throughout the year, but what better time to provide a mid-winter pick me up than buying a cute Valentine’s gift for your best friend? We have curated a budget-friendly list of Valentine’s Day gifts that any friend would love to open during the “month of love.” 

As someone who is immersed in the fashion industry on a daily basis, it is no surprise that Avery White has an authentic sense of style. Long before her days of working in the fashion industry, style has always been a part of White’s life. Read more about what Avery White has been up to since graduating from Ole Miss in our latest addition to our Where Are They Now? series.

Read more about what our team is up to this January in our latest Letter from the Editors.

French culture has an air of sophistication and nonchalance that many aspire to achieve. From lunches to skincare, France provides a unique yet welcomed culture shock. Although drastically different from that of the United States, its unique culture holds values one may easily emulate in their day-to-day routine no matter where they are. Inspired by the release of Netflix comedy Emily in Paris’s third season, here is how we will be embracing a more French way of living in 2023.

This year, instead of trying to turn your life around all at once, it might be time to give yourself some grace and focus on simple things you can do to bring a little more joy and health into your life. 

No matter what your plans are this holiday season, it is good to have a few simple recipes in your mind so that you are prepared for any invites that may come your way. These are a couple of recipes that will leave your friends begging you for more by the end of the event. 

No matter what you celebrate, we hope your holidays are filled with love, laughter, and cheer. Merry, merry from Elena & Molly & everyone at Square Magazine!

Though self-care has become a trending topic in 2022, we often forget to practice mindfulness during the hectic holiday season. Being persistent with your self-care is the best way to ensure that you will be at your best throughout your many holiday events and responsibilities.

Building and maintaining relationships, romantic or otherwise, is a constant learning curve as you grow to understand the other person and their needs. One of the biggest elements of having a healthy relationship is having a mutual understanding of each other’s love languages. For anyone unfamiliar with the term, a love language is how each individual feels most comfortable giving and receiving affection. 

The average gut microbiome contains 200 or more species of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, each playing a vital role in digestion and overall health. Not only does the gut serve as the body’s first line of immune defense, but a balanced gut microbiome is proven to improve heart, brain, and mental health.

One of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is sipping on a festive drink. Oxford has a variety of options to quench your thirst this season. From coffees to cocktails here is a roundup of seven winter drinks you must try this winter in Oxford.

The holiday season is here. The 25 Days of Square are in full swing and we could not be more excited to celebrate our third annual countdown to Christmas. The month of December brings an abundance of joy, and daily content!

Arguably this country’s capital of culture and fashion, New York is the perfect place to connect with oneself and your sense of style. As someone who dresses to fit their mood for the day, Ross’s outfits provide endless inspiration for onlookers. Read more about Ellis Ross’s post-grad adventures in our latest Where Are They Now? feature on the most inspirational Ole Miss alumni.

For those who are unfamiliar, the Enneagram personality test looks at your personality traits and inner quirks to assign you the personality type that suits you the best. The results of the test allow you to become more emotionally confident as it gives you a glimpse into why you are the way you are, and in this case why you may enjoy some Christmas movies more than others. We hope this list of movies will allow you to better connect with all your favorite holiday characters.

Book readers everywhere are preparing to get cozy with a good book indoors this holiday season. If you know someone who loves books and would like to give them something nice this year, here are a few ideas that every book reader will love.

For anyone exhausted by the annual dread of Christmas shopping, say no more. This year, why not give a homemade gift? They are personal, unique, and provide the perfect sentimental and nostalgic value that sometimes just cannot be found in stores.

The holiday season is full of joy and tradition, but now is the time to usher in new, unique vessels of holiday cheer. In addition to your annual holiday decoration pullout, meld in some unconventional elements of the holiday season.