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Ingredients for Rainbow Donuts

• Plain glazed donuts
• Rainbow sprinkles
• Donut icing
• Shredded coconut

Directions for Rainbow Donuts

1. Cut your donuts in half using a sharp, serrated knife.
2. Set your icing in a shallow dish. Dip the tops of each donut half into the icing.
3. Starting with your pink (or red) sprinkles, line the outside edge of the donut, creating the first "arc" of the rainbow.
4. Continue adding sprinkles in rainbow order until the whole donut is covered.
5. Add a little more icing to the top of the donut ends and place a pinch of shredded coconut on top for the "clouds"!

Try to choose donuts that have a very round shape, so the rainbows turn out with more of an arc.

Be careful not to leave your donuts sitting for too long after you’ve iced them. You’ll need the icing to still be wet/tacky when you add the sprinkles so they stay on securely. Plus, you want 'em to look flawless for all the Instagram pics!

Avoid making your rows of sprinkles overly thick or else you won’t be able to fit in all of the colors of the rainbow. We need the full spectrum!

🎶 Somewhere over the rainbow… there are rainbow donuts! 🎶 These rainbow donuts will be a fun recipe to make with everyone in the family since you can use pre-made donuts – no oven required.

We don’t know about you, but we’re all set for St. Paddy’s Day now! If you're in search of more fun St. Patrick's Day recipes, check out our list of lucky green co*cktails, festive green pasta recipes, and try your hand at these delicious dessert shots!

​A Long Bob

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Also known as a “lob,” long bobs have had their moment in the spotlight for quite some time. “A long bob with a middle part or side part is a good option for those with round faces, as it elongates the face. Taraji P Henson demonstrates this look with a graduated chin length to upper shoulder bob,” says Planck.

Choppy Bob With Bangs

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“A choppy bob with bangs and lots of texture looks great on those with round faces,” shared Planck. Taylor Swift has demonstrated this haircut in an iconic way with a beautiful choppy bob and side-swept bangs that add shaggy dimension and lend more visual interest as a whole.

Chest-Length With Layers

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“As shown on Miranda Kerr, an upper chest-length cut looks soft and pretty with face-framing layers that highlight a rounder face,” explained Planck. This cut gives more shape to your features and is a great option for those who aren’t ready to experiment with a blunt, dramatic ‘do but want to lean into a look that is flattering for their features.

Slicked-Back Hair

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“Rounder faces can easily pull off the edgy, elegant look of a slicked-back style (as seen on Kendall Jenner)” says Planck. She went on to share that “this style really allows rounder features to shine.”

Long Layers

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Planck mentioned that she “loves this cut on Penelope Cruz. Soft long layers that land past the cheekbone add length to smaller and rounder faces. Creating some volume on the top of the hair and adding soft waves keeps the look stylish and romantic.”

Middle Part

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“Parting the hair in the middle is a great way to flatter and lengthen a rounder face. Add some accessories, like bobby pins or clips (our B+C favorites can be found here), to keep this look interesting,” says Planck. Gigi Hadid frequently sports this look and is a stunning example of how well this style can work for those with a fuller face.

Face-Framing Afro

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Planck offered that “A face-framing afro allows those with naturally curly hair to show off their beautiful texture while highlighting their facial features.” Love your curls, and look like a dream by doing so.

Curtain Bangs

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“Curtain bangs look great on those with round faces because they frame their face and accentuate their cheekbones in a beautiful way. Wear them with the hair long, or pulled up in an elegant but un-fussy bun, as seen on Selena Gomez,” says Lucy.

Blunt Haircut

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“Whether bob-length or longer, a blunt-edged haircut is great for creating the illusion of a longer face,” shared Planck. It's also such a fun and chic look that feels daring, can be styled easily, and never goes out of style!

Pixie Cut

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Planck affirmed that “rounder faces can absolutely pull off ultra-short hairstyles, like a classic pixie cut. The key is to keep it interesting with some volume and texture in the hair” — it’s best to avoid flatness through the use of gel or a texturizing spray.

Basil Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

Goat cheese brings a light, refreshing taste to every bite of this healthy pasta salad. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Asian Pasta Salad

Asian flavors are great for hot or cold dishes, pasta salads included. This one is refreshing and filled with some savory veggies. (via Damn Delicious)

Vegan Thai Noodle Salad

This pasta salad is prime pickings for those who crave the crunch. (via Two Spoons)

Vegan Macaroni Salad

Sometimes going back to basics is the best thing you can do for your springtime dinner spread. Take this macaroni salad for example – it's creamy yet not too dense, and super simple to make. (via The Edgy Veg)

Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad

Avocados are good for you, and they taste great when combined with a delicious pasta. This creamy dish is almost too good to be true. (via The Healthy Foodie)

Turkish Pasta Salad

We love a pasta salad that's doused in a creamy dressing. This Turkish pasta salad recipe definitely delivers on all things flavorful! (via Give Recipe)

Caprese Pasta Salad

If you are already a fan of the traditional caprese salad, then you'll absolutely love this one. It was basically made for casual picnics and sunny beach outings. (via The Recipe Critic)

Italian Pasta Salad

This pasta salad tastes like a deconstructed Italian grinder sammie, and we're here for it. (via The Girl On Bloor)

Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad

Some ingredients are just made for each other. Chicken, ranch and Southwestern flavor are tasty components that join forces for this fantastic party salad. (via Butter With a Side of Bread)

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Someone alarm the pickle girls! This pasta salad is infused with dill and pickle pieces for a light, zesty treat. (via This Wife Cooks)

Vegan Soba Noodle and Vegetable Salad

Even if you're new to the Soba-noodle train, after one taste of this dish, you'll become obsessed. (via In Pursuit of More)

Artichoke Pasta Salad

Artichokes star in this pasta salad that's ideal for summertime patio meals. (via Veggie Society)

Kale Pasta Salad

Got kale? You won't question it after eating this kale-packed salad, because it has all the nutrition that you need. (via The Pioneer Woman)

Lemon Vegan Pasta Salad

Lemons always brighten up any dish, and this pasta salad is no different. Prep some for a summertime backyard get-together, and everyone will be obsessed! (via Two Spoons)

Caprese Pasta Salad with Pesto

Pesto always makes things better. In this case, a caprese pasta salad is decorated in deep-flavored pesto. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Vegan Southwester Quinoa Pasta Salad

You literally can't escape quinoa these days, so get creative and throw it in a summer salad like this one. (via 86 Lemons)

Creamy Southwest Ranch Pasta Salad

This pasta is so creamy and carries a deeper, spicier flavor in each bite. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Shrimp Caesar Pasta Salad

This shrimp-centric pasta salad takes your OG Caesar salad, and turns it into a heartier bite. (via The Endless Meal)

Vegan Power Lunch Pasta Salad

This vegan pasta salad is so good that even non-vegans are sure to be lining up for seconds. (via Lunchbox Bunch)

BLT Pasta Salad

Again, the sandwich-like pasta salads strike. Enjoy the flavor notes of a BLT in pasta form with this easy recipe! (via Culinary Hill)

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

For a full meal from pasta salad, make sure to add some protein, like chicken! (via Barley & Sage)

Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

Smoked salmon will never not be good. It's even better when you throw it atop a bed of fresh pasta salad! (via Salt & Lavender)

Mango Thai Noodle Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

With this easy pasta salad recipe, you can eat the entire rainbow. (via The Endless Meal)

What is a money date?

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A money date can take on many forms, but it should always align with where you are in life. If you're single — or choose to keep money separate in your relationship — then a money date can be carving out time for yourself to create a comfortable space and review your priorities, values, and overall financial goals and hopefully actually set a plan in motion to achieve those. If you're in a relationship with combined finances, a money date can also be a way for you and your significant other to come together to talk about money and what matters most to each of you in a way that makes you comfortable and makes finances more approachable. TBH, even a group of friends can also get together with the purpose of focusing on money and topics that can help each of you gain better insights and strategies into reducing financial stress and building financial wellness and wealth.

How do you plan a money date?

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A good starting point is to simply just...begin. One step leads into the next and before you know it, you've built life-long healthy money habits. But what does "beginning" actually look like? If you have a S.O., it's important to quickly chat with each other and establish the importance of money dates. Let them know that you want to work together to build healthy conversations around your goals and values with an emphasis on money and how that plays into your financial success. If you want to create a group of friends to have more structured conversations together, then think of 5-7 people that you think would be interested in the topic, add value to the conversation, and benefit from the discussion. And yes, even if you decide you want to focus on your money individually, you still need to structure it just like you structure time for your workouts!

No matter who you have your money date with, my best advice is to keep it consistent and have some guidelines. Being consistent means that you plan accordingly and you do the work if you want to enjoy the benefits. Set a time for individual or couple conversations — once a week for an hour is reasonable. For a group, once a month is more realistic. It will be more productive if you have the conversation in a place where you don't get distracted and where you have privacy as money can be a sensitive topic. Over a cup of coffee on the deck or a glass of wine on the couch, whatever works best for you.

What should you talk about on a money date?

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There are a number of topics you should cover during a money date, which is why I suggest scheduling yours for one hour a week, same day, same time, and same place. You're establishing a habit and this is the best way for you to be consistent and reach your goal of financial health and wellness. The topics will be broad and then there should be opportunities for you to dig further down. My favorite break the ice question to get things started? Ask someone what's important to them about money.

Starting with this question will bring down some barriers and take the focus off how much money you have (quantitative) to what is important to you (qualitative). There will be plenty of time to go over numbers, but the first money date should be focused on dreams, goals, and values.

It's also critical to avoid money shaming during your conversation. Think about your relationship with money. How did you grow up learning about money? Did your parents fight about it? Was it a taboo subject that nobody spoke about? Or was there a scarcity of money? Think about it — these memories we have about money and our first introduction to money can have a negative affect on us that we don't even realize until we start to ask these questions. By starting conversations with qualitative questions first, you will quickly find out what your differences are and what the pain points are and help you identify the areas that you will need to discuss and work through more carefully.

After that, the first step in any of the following topics is to gather the information. Bring all the details with you to the date. There will be time to dig in deeper, have discussions around it, and make a decision or two — although don't worry about solving it all in one date. The point here is to make process based on the information you have at hand. The areas that you should address include the following:

• Cash Flow: What's coming in (salary, income) and what's going out (expenses). There's no way around it — your expenses must be less than your income to be financially successful. Budgeting is usually the first place to start, but can also be the most difficult. It's okay to skip this one for now and come back to it if needed. Think of this as taking charge of your money one step at a time!
• Debt: Credit cards, car loans, mortgages, student loans... no matter what type you have, debt can be challenging and ultimately set you back years financially if you don't address it the right way. There's definitely a difference between good debt and bad debt, and knowing which one is which is important to help you understand the best way to tackle this.
• Retirement: It can be hard to think about retirement when you're in your earning or accumulation years. The key is to set up an automatic process where the money goes into your retirement accounts before it ever hits your bank account. You won't miss it if you don't see it.
• Insurance/Protection: There are many reasons to transfer risk away from you onto an insurance company. Start with the basics — life, auto, home, and consider your company's benefits here as well.
• Investing: The time value of money and compound interest are your best friends. Automating monthly deposits into your investment account is a great way to build wealth over time.
• Estate Planning: Nobody likes to think of this one, but it's important to address. Retirement accounts and insurance falls outside of the will so be sure to update your beneficiaries annually(who you want to get your money if something were to happen to you). You will need at least the three basic documents as well - will, (who gets your money, assets and personal items) power of attorney (who can make financial decisions for you if you are unable to do so) and health care proxy (who can make medical decisions on your behalf)
• Education: If you have kids and want to plan for the growing costs of college, 529s custodial accounts and other investments are available to help do so.
• Philanthropy: Are you charitably inclined? Do you have causes that are important to you? Did you know that there are other ways to donate other than writing a check? You can also donate stock (Most who donate stock will donate appreciated stock, or stock that has gone up in value).

What happens after your money date?

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Having an easy way to approach your money and having a system to manage your money will help you reduce stress around money and build confidence to move forward successfully. With the above plan, you can address both the quantitative side of your life as well as your qualitative side of your life to build wealth well. It's critical to explore the emotional side of money and what it means to you so you can better understand the best way for you to approach the dollars and sense of it.

If you're single and are thinking about when to start a money date — the best time to start is now. You're not too young and you're not too old. If you start today, you're one step closer to reaching financial peace of mind. Step one is set up time for your first date.

If you're in a relationship, the best time to start a money date is when you're beginning to discuss building a future together. When you have an SO, it takes the complications of money one step further as you each have a history with money that you bring to the table and to the relationship. Unchecked, it can cause challenges when it may be too late. Building habits early on and normalizing conversations about money will help you to implement the steps and actions that are needed to realize your goals together.

Having money dates on a regular basis will keep you consistent, disciplined, and focused financially. The benefits to a money date (and a lifelong process of money dates) is financial confidence — knowing where you stand, having the choice to do what you want with your time and money, and building a healthier, wealthier you. Money touches every aspect of your life, but money dates help you feel less stress, more in control, communicate better, and make better decisions in all of those aspects. By addressing this now, you're navigating complicated but important differences that you will want to work through together and start setting up healthy money habits now for your future.