We always hear and see commercials trying to sell us products to make us look younger or give us healthy-looking skin. While it may be great to have healthy-looking skin, I think its much better to have actual healthy skin. I am by no means a dermatologist, so before making any radical changes in your routine, feel free to consult a specialist. Many skin's characteristics are hereditary, but here are some simple tips to help you make the best of what you have.

Drink tons of water…

One of the easiest things you can do to promote healthy skin is drink a lot of water. Maintaining proper hydration goes a long way with detoxifying the body, providing moisture, and maintaining elasticity of your skin. If you have problem skin, sufficient water will help stop and prevent breakouts.

It's called “Beauty Sleep” for a reason…

If at all possible, get at least the recommended eight hours of sleep. Your body uses sleep to repair itself, so give it a chance to do its job. Sleep helps with everything from helping relive puffiness and bags around the eyes to reducing the occurrence of breakouts to having enough energy to make it through the day.

Stop consuming toxic waste…

Excess sugar, greasy food, fat, cigarette smoke, and alcohol contain properties that do not promote healthy skin. Keep everything in moderation. A diet high in any of these is sure to age your skin much faster than nature intended.

Eat your rabbit food…

I know it's boring, but your skin will reflect what you put in your body. You treat it well, and it will return the favor. Try making sure you're following your food pyramid and eating your fruits and vegetables.

Your face and your body have different needs…

Don't be fooled into buying every product a skin care line offers because the brochure says you need to. All that is truly needed for a decent skin cleansing routine is a wash (not soap) and a moisturizer (not lotion) for you face and a soap and lotion for the rest of your body. The skin on your face is much thinner, sensitive, and more exposed than the rest of your body, and therefore, has different needs. Using soap on your face may cause excessive dryness and using lotion may clog the pores.

Wash, rinse, repeat…SERIOUSLY…

When you wash your body or face, wash it TWICE. I know this might sound crazy, but the first time you wash your face and body, you are washing off the existing products, dirt, and oil. The second time you wash, you are actually cleansing the skin. You'll notice that the lather is much more rich the second time around.

Pores do NOT open and close, they harden and soften…

When washing your face, you should use lukewarm water to wet the skin before the first and second wash. The lukewarm water will soften the pores and allow for cleansing. Using hot water can dry out your skin too much, causing it overcompensate by producing more oil than necessary. When you rinse your face for the last time, use cool, or cold water. This will harden the pores and prepare your skin for the moisturizer.

Moisturize while skin is still damp…

Moisturizer is designed to keep moisture in, not give you moisture. When you put lotion on your body and moisturizer on your face, you should do so when the skin is still slightly damp. Otherwise you're just paying for something to make your skin smell good.

It takes 30 days to make or break a habit…

If you change products (or start using a product) your skin may have an initial negative reaction. It takes 30 days for your skin to get used to something new. If you have a break out that continues for longer than a couple weeks or so, consider trying something else.

Don't blow your whole paycheck on products…

There are skin products available to fit almost any budget. You don't have to spend a fortune to obtain healthy skin. Cleansing and moisturizing has more of an impact on your skin than the actual product line does. If your skin can handle it, you should exfoliate and/or mask once a week (twice if you have oily skin). However, the basics of healthy skin are simple: watch what you put in your body, clean, and moisturize. Follow these tips and develop a routine that works for you.

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These events in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX will give you a taste of winter:

Now through the 23rd take a load off from shopping to see the third annual holiday production of “A Christmas Memory” presented by Theatre Three and written by Truman Capote. The address is 2800 Routh Street, Dallas and the phone number is 214-871-3300. Ticket prices are between $25 and $30.00.

Through Christmas Eve Dallas Woods Gallery presents record works by several artists including Jorge Estrada, Will Johnson, Brent Kollock, George Lacy, Peter Ligon, Scott Trent, Mark P. Williamson, and Dahlia Woods. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 600 Cantegral Street. For information, call 214-827-0924.

And every night through Christmas Eve at Lawry's the Prime Rib a group of strolling carolers make up The Living Christmas Card in Victorian costumes at various times. Lawry's is located at 14655 Dallas Parkway in Dallas. Dinner prices vary. For additional details, call 972-503-6688.

All 55 fire stations in Dallas have come together to extinguish hunger during the holidays. You can drop off nonperishable food items at any time of day at your nearest Dallas Fire Department through New Year's Eve. For more information, go to ntxfoodbank.org.

Also through Dec. 31st revel in Threejays Carriage Rides with a blanket through Highland Park, something that has been going on for 75 years. Hours are 6-10:30 p.m. at Center Court at Highland Park Village in Dallas. For details, call 214-521-6717.

Now through New Year's Eve enjoy viewing a collection of over 1,000 works of art including painting, sculpture, drawing, decorative arts, and manuscripts at The Meadows Museum, the only American venue to host 57 works by artists such as Goya, Cezanne, Gauguin, Monet, and Renoir. Hours of the exhibit are Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sun. noon to 5 p.m. at The Meadows at SMU. For further details, call 214-768-2516.

For outdoorsmen check out the wonders of IMAX's film “Everest” which follows a group of people attempting to climb Mt. Everest only days after climbers were killed in a brutal 1996 storm. Now through Jan. 7th, the event is held at the Omni Theater at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1501 Montgomery Street (817-255-9300).

Also through Jan. 7th Blaszko-Vardanega exhibit presents the works of two Argentine MADI artists featuring sculpture, collage, painting, and drawing. Days of the exhibit are Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs. 11-8, and Sun. 1-5 p.m. at 3109 Carlisle Street in Dallas. For all the details, call 214-855-7802.

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There are a wide variety of vacuum models and brands to choose from, but some are better than others when it comes to dog and cat hair. If you have pets and are looking for a good vacuum to easily clean up animal hair, look below for some of the best options to choose from.

Dyson Animal

Perhaps one of the best overall vacuums around (and, at the cost of around $480-500, probably the most expensive), the Dyson Animal is also one of the best bagless vacuums specifically for pet hair. Its Level 3 Root Cyclone technology has outdone even previous Dyson models, it doesn't lose suction power over time and picks up just about every particle from all kinds of flooring. A slight downside is that it can be pretty heavy when trying to lift it and carry it around, but when pushing and sliding it around it's nearly effortless. It also comes with a HEPA filter that clears airborne particles, and a 5-year warranty.

Bissell Lift-Off Revolution Pet Vac

This vacuum can be found for around the price of $170, and is much more than worth its price when it comes to overall cleaning power and hair cleanup. It's a 12-amp bagless vacuum that is designed specifically for cleaning pet hair off of any floor surface, with a HEPA filter that captures airborne allergens and particles. This appliance can be rather heavy, but you don't have to worry about lifting so much – it even comes with a detachable canister that you can pull out to clean your stairs or other high or hard-to-reach places. When it comes to actual suction power, almost nothing – especially animal fur – can get past it.

iRobot Roomba

This vacuum may be small, but it is very unique – not only will it do your cleaning for you, but it does an amazing job when it comes to all kinds of hair and other particles. It doesn't matter what type of floor you're trying to clean – carpet, wood, tile, etc. – and no matter how large or small of an area you need to cover, the iRobot Roomba will do the job. It even has its own sensors that detect not only dirt and hair you might not even notice, and calculate the time needed to spend on cleaning a particular area, but it is also able to detect drops so it won't fall from anywhere and break. It also has a bagless debris bin, which you may need to empty out after the first half hour of vacuuming, but only if there is a lot of mess to clean up. If you do touch-up jobs you probably won't need to pay attention to it for awhile. Included is a battery charger and filter pack. The $150 average price for this intelligent vacuum is more than worth it!

Swiffer Sweeper + Vac

At $35 this is definitely the cheapest and lowest-quality “vacuum” on the list, but I feel it must be mentioned because cleaning up fine debris and pet hair is something it is amazing at. It is not great as a deep-cleaning vacuum, and it probably shouldn't even be considered a real vacuum, but if the main thing you want is just to swipe up some hair or clean smaller areas or your kitchen floor, then this is worth considering. Especially if you're not looking to spend a whole lot. It's 10.5 amp power is pretty decent considering the price and compact size. It also doubles as a broom – you just attach a dry cloth to the head, sweep up what you want, then turn on the vacuum and go over it again. It comes with a battery charger and two disposable dry cloths. The real downside of this is that it doesn't work so well on carpets. You can use the vacuum to suck up some noticeable things, but it does its best work on hard floors. This sweeper vacuum can be found at just about any mass retailer.

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There is a reason to be concerned about the legality of offshore accounts, though for many people happy in their estate planning, a mistake regarding the use of one of these asset management vehicle could lead to thousands of dollars in back tax and legal problems with the IRS. In this spirit, it won't surprise anyone that many Americans turn away from all offshore banking vehicles.

Like any tax lawyer will be able to explain that there is a big difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. Tax avoidance is the employment of legal strategies to reduce the amount of tax payable. Tax evasion, on the other hand, the use of illegal means to do likewise. So the purpose of each transaction you want to take on the high seas is not to be a tax evader, but only a tax avoider. A legitimate lawyer will never be involved in a party of tax evasion, if that lawyer is focused on ethics and accepted standards of protection for their clients best interest.

To begin with, it is illegal to hide a bank account in another country and not tell the IRS. It is also illegal for cash transfer, even if it's your money. The penalty for any of these violations is unbelievably heavy.

However, our own country continue to attempt to achieve the goal of globalization, it is sensible to invest and cooperate with foreign markets and there is a huge number of incentives to do so. The key thing of these opportunities is to start modestly and not forget that if it seems too good to be true, it is probably too good to be true. Secondly, it is your duty as an American citizen to report on your financial activities to the IRS. So think about tax savings rather than not paying tax. If someone tells you that they can help you avoid paying taxes, so they offer to help you pursue a criminal enterprise. And if you're already a criminal of any kind, then maybe you should look at the offer, but for the vast majority of those who read this article, do not endanger your life as a law-abiding citizens by the entering into a scandal.

As I said, U.S. citizens and residents are required to report their bank accounts abroad, with a TDF 90-22.1 form. There are exceptions, however, to file this report. Though the definition of these exceptions and the meaning of key terms in the document may not be as easy to understand. An excellent way to begin to understand what must be declared, and when, is by browsing the internet. The net is flooded with documents filled with laws and IRS instructions, and the accumulated wisdom of many Web sites and Bank reports abroad.

Keep in mind that you want to be a tax avoider not a cheater. Consult your estate and a tax planner, because the tax legislation in many countries have been changed slightly since the beginning of the war with Afghanistan and Iraq because the USA is looking for terrorists hidden reserves Liquidity and that some tax heavens are not as friendly as before.

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