Mytiburger is a landmark in the Oak Forest area of Houston. Since this cute little burger joint opened in 1967, it's been satisfying generations of diners with juicy burgers, fries, and shakes. Patrons are charmed by the retro black and white checkerboard tiled floor, the old fashioned soda fountain counter, and the bright orange vinyl booths.

Prices are nice, which means you can feed the family without spending a bundle. In addition to some big, juicy burgers, they’ve got a fish sandwich, a BLT, a grilled chicken sandwich, a grilled steak sandwich, and grilled cheese. Veggie burgers are available for the non-carnivore in your party. Pair your meal with a creamy shake.

Mytiburger is open every day.

Mytiburger
2211 W. 43rd Street
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 686-7078
mytiburger1967.com
www.yelp.com/biz/mytiburger-houston

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Riding a bicycle is a great way for your children to get active and get outdoors, and once they get older, it can even be a wonderful form of alternative transportation. Like with any activity, however, cycling poses its own list of safety concerns that every parent should worry about. If you want to ensure that your child rides a bike safely and responsibly, use these helpful tips.

1. Highlight the importance of wearing a helmet. Kids may think that helmets are unimportant if they see other people riding bikes without them, but that is the farthest thing from the truth. Helmets are the best thing a person can wear to stay safe on a bike, and it’s especially important to have one that’s properly fitted. Take your child to a reputable sporting goods store or bicycle shop to ensure that his or her helmet fits properly.
2. Ride on the right side of the road. If your children are old enough to ride bikes on the road, it is very important that they always ride on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic. Riding against the flow of traffic could cause a major accident and kids should never ride this way, even if they’re just crossing the street.
3. Avoid riding after sunset. Though there are a variety of reflectors and bike lights made for riding at night, children are simply too young and inexperienced to ride their bikes after the sun goes down. Make sure that your children only ride their bicycles during the daytime and set a strict curfew to enforce this rule.

Bike Safety [Kids Health]
Bike [Safe Kids]
Kids and Bicycle Safety [NHTSA.gov]
Teach Your Child Well: Bicycle Safety Issues [iBike]
Riding a Bicycle [Parents Central]

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Don't let its name fool you: Battlefield Houston is actually a place for fun to be had. Proudly billing itself as the largest indoor laser tag center in the country, players have sensors on their heads (no vests) and are tasked with completing specific tactical missions—with the ultimate goal of crushing the opponent, of course!

Unlike your typical course, players encounter ramps, stairs, and other challenges that make the hour-long play both thrilling and exhilarating. The center offers a number of party packages, welcomes walk-ins for open play, and it has a mobile armory, as well. The really adventurous can choose to attend a "lock-in" and spend the night and following morning engaging in a number of planned mini games.

Reservations are recommended at Battlefield Houston, and they can be made online.

Battlefield Houston
11755 West Little York Road
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 409-1990
www.battlefieldhouston.com
www.yelp.com/biz/battlefield-houston-houston

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