Webster is only a stone's throw away from Houston, less than an hour's drive. Houston offers many sources of entertainment to visitors, including shopping. However, you don't have to travel even 30 or 40 minutes to go on a shopping trip. There's a DSW on West Bay Area Boulevard right here in Webster.

Part of a chain that now spans the country, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse lives up to the promise implicit in its name. It stocks designer shoes at slashed prices. Although the inventory varies based on season and trending items, you might stumble upon a pair of leather riding boots by Steve Madden, a strappy set of heels from BCBG Paris, or a pair of stylish boat shoes from Sperry. DSW even has athletic shoes, so you can buy a new pair of running kicks or workout sneakers here. Keep an eye out for sales and items on clearance.

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
1211 West Bay Area Boulevard
Webster, TX 77598
(713) 893-0818
www.dsw.com/locations/US/postalCodes/77598/stores/nearest/3
www.yelp.com/biz/dsw-designer-shoe-warehouse-webster

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Though La Madeleine French Bakery is a chain restaurant, each location is charming and serves authentic French fare at affordable prices. The Webster location features a rustic decor that imitates the look of French country shops, complete with a bakery display counter stocked full of colorful, elaborately decorated desserts and pastries.

The lunch menu includes homemade soups and gourmet salads, as well as traditional French croque monsieur sandwiches. Dinner entrees consist of beef bourguignon, savory crepes, and Mediterranean pastas, as well as French fare specialties, like quiche Lorraine. Guests frequently sip brewed espresso drinks with their meals, and the decadent tarts and cakes are a welcome addition at the end of each dinner. If you want a traditional French cafe experience without leaving Texas, La Madeleine is a wonderful choice.

La Madeleine is open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The restaurant also offers take-out in addition to its sit-down dining.

La Madeleine French Bakery
929 W. Bay Area Boulevard
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 316-6135
www.lamadeleine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/la-madeleine-french-bakery-webster

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Ingredients
• 2 cups sugar {plus a little for rolling gum drops}
• 1⅓ cups applesauce, unsweetened
• 2 small (3 oz) boxes Jello, any flavor
• 2 envelopes (4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin {like Knox}
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions
1. Line 13×9 pan with parchment paper, lightly spray paper with cooking spray
2. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients, let stand 1 minute
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute
4. Immediately pour into prepared pan
5. Place in refrigerator for 3 hours or until firm
6. Loosen sides from pan with a spatula
7. Life parchment paper from pan and place onto a cutting board
8. Cut out gum drops using a knife dipped in hot water to cut squares or use a heart shaped cookie cutter
9. Roll Gum Drops in extra sugar, set onto wax paper until slightly dry
10. Store in an airtight container