Problem: Article: Ask someone today's date by saying or writing Quelle est la date aujourd’hui?  Aujourd'hui means "today." Optionally, you can use d'aujourd'hui ("of today") to use the word as a noun instead of an adverb. Both are widely used. To ask for the day of the week, say Quel jour sommes-nous aujourd’hui? or Quel jour est-on aujourd’hui? If someone asks you one of the above questions, be prepared to answer:  To answer with "Today is Monday, November 15th," write Aujourd'hui, c'est le lundi 15 novembre. To answer "Today is Sunday," say Aujourd'hui, c'est dimanche. or simply C'est dimanche. Use this word to write "in July" (en juillet), "in 1950" (en 1950), "in April 2011" (en avril 2011), and so forth. This phrase can go at the front or the end of a sentence. For example:   J’ai un rendez-vous chez le médecin en mars. = I have an appointment with the doctor in March.  J'ai vécu à Paris en 1990. = I lived in Paris in 1990.
Summary: Ask for today's date. Ask for the day of the week. State today's date in a sentence. Use the preposition en.

Problem: Article: To get a better handle on your diet, you should sit down and write out a grocery list before you head to the grocery store. Consider choosing four to five healthy meals for the week and writing down the ingredients for these meals so you know exactly what you are getting and do not impulse buy when you are at the store. Think about the nutritional value of the items on your list. Go for more fruits, vegetables, healthy sources of protein, and healthy sources of dairy. Bring the list with you when you go shopping and stick to the getting only the items on your list. Stay in the outer areas of the grocery store, such as the produce and fresh food sections. Try not to spend time in the center or middle aisles, as they are often stocked with processed and prepackaged foods. You should also avoid picking up any of the unhealthy snacks at the check-out counter. Make a meal plan where you account for the majority of your meals for the week. Include any snacks you will eat throughout the day and try to limit yourself to only the foods noted in your meal plan.  Keep in mind it is important that your meal plan is reasonable and healthy. Rather than deprive yourself of all your favorite foods, see if you can integrate it into your meal plan in healthier ways. For example, if you love fried chicken, maybe you can include chicken in your meal plan and prepare it in healthier ways, such as baking or broiling it. This way, you can still enjoy this food without overindulging. Avoid skipping meals, as this can lead to more intense hunger and overeating when you do sit down to eat. Keep your meal plan consistent and have at least three meals a day at the same times every day.  You should also let yourself enjoy a treat once and awhile, as cutting yourself off entirely can lead to even more feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety. You may have on small treat once a week as a way to keep your diet healthy but also enjoyable and reasonable. Another way to determine if you are eating based on emotion is to do the broccoli test, where you ask yourself when you are feeling hungry, “Am I so hungry I would eat broccoli right now?” If the answer is yes, you are likely physically hungry. If you answer no to this question, you are likely eating emotionally. This test is one way of taking a moment to consider your craving before you act on it. You can also take a few deep breaths and acknowledge your food craving, rather than act on it right away. Try to take five minutes to consider why you are craving a certain food and whether or not you are acting on emotion instead of actual hunger. Make your meals an occasion and savor every bite. Start with a small portion of food on a plate of nine inches or less. Pause for one to two minutes before you begin eating to contemplate your food and show appreciation for it. Then, take small bites and chew slowly. Try to taste the food completely before you swallow it. Eating mindfully will help you avoid emotional eating because you end up focusing on the experience of the food and the act of eating it. Bringing all your senses to the table when you eat will also allow you to appreciate the flavors, textures, smells, and appearance of the food. Rather than cut out snacking completely, you should replace unhealthy foods in your pantry with healthy alternatives. Go for unseasoned nuts and unsalted popcorn instead of potato chips. Cut up fruits and vegetables and place them on a platter with healthy, fat-free dip. This way, when you feel a food craving coming on, you can reach for healthy snacks. You should also remove any tempting foods from your home, such as bags of chips, cookies, candy, or any processed or prepackaged foods. Taking these foods out of your space means that when you do feel a craving coming on, it is that much harder to satisfy the craving with unhealthy snacks. Stress reducing foods like herbals teas or fresh fruits can be a good alternative to unhealthy snacks. If you notice your emotional eating is triggered by stress, go for foods that will help you feel calm and relaxed.  If you tend to get late night food cravings due to stress, you should try snacking on dark cherries. They can increase the levels of melatonin in your body, allowing you to relax and get a better sleep. You can also add fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, to your diet to help you combat feelings of depression and anxiety.
Summary: Make a grocery list before you go food shopping. Plan out your meals for the week, including snacks. Do the broccoli test before you give into a craving. Focus on your food when you eat. Replace unhealthy foods with healthy alternatives. Have stress reducing foods.

Problem: Article: Painting your face to enhance an Elsa look is quite easy, but you will need some special items to do it. Before you get started, you will need:  light blue face paint dark blue face paint white face paint non-metallic white glitter (using non-metallic glitter reduces the chance of a problem if the glitter gets into the child’s eyes)  stencils jewels to stick on your face a variety of paintbrushes (you will need a thick one and a couple of small pointed ones) a makeup sponge
Summary:
Get your materials together.