Chances are you’ve seen the big, black block letters on the yellow Waffle House sign. But did you know that the budget friendly, down-home eatery has been around since 1955? Since then, they’ve served almost a billion waffles. And the La Porte outlet continues the restaurant's history of quality.

Breakfast is a favorite time to stop by for – what else? – Waffles with eggs & bacon, sausage or ham, Buttermilk Pancakes, Steak & Eggs, or a Fiesta Omelet with ham, cheese, onions, tomatoes & jalapeno peppers. Later in the day you can put the hammer down on your appetite with a Double Angus Cheeseburger, Texas Cheese Steak Melt, Papa Joe's Pork Chops, Grilled Chicken, or Bert's Best Bowl Of Chili.

La Porte's Waffle House is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and it's just a short distance from The Broadwater.

Waffle House
1501 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 842-8081
http://www.wafflehouse.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/waffle-house-la-porte

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Have you ever considered applying the art of feng shui to your home's decor? This 300-plus-year-old Chinese belief system involves organizing the home in a way that promotes the flow of energy, and you don’t have to be an experienced scholar in order to reap its many benefits. Use these simple feng shui tips for organizing your home.

1. Get rid of clutter. This is one of the most important aspects of feng shui. If you don’t use it, get rid of it. Try donating, gifting or recycling unused items.
2. Know the health “trinity.” The feng shui trinity includes the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen, the rooms most associated with health and vitality. Keep these areas clean, filled with light, and free of clutter.
3. Properly position your furniture. Your furniture should allow for easy flow and movement from one room to the next. Avoid blocking doors or walkways, and keep hidden areas (like closets) free of blockages.
4. Consider color. Colors like red and orange are associated with passion and energy, so use these in offices or dining rooms. Soothing shades of blue and green promote trust, peace, and harmony in the bedroom or bathroom, while cheerful yellow should be kept to the kitchen.
5. Clean up the air. Add plants throughout your home to promote air purity, and keep the windows open as often as weather permits.

How To Create Good Feng Shui in Your Home [About.com]
Feng Shui Basics [Feng Shui For Real Life]
Feng Shui Basics: How Your Space Can Affect Your Mood [Tiny Buddha]

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If you're an avid crafter, then you're likely already acquainted with Painted Pony ‘n Quilts. This 8,500-square-foot store in La Porte houses more than 10,000 bolts of fabric, as well as everything else creative types require to maintain a hobby in the fabric arts: quilting patterns, sewing machines, quilting kits, notions, books, and much more.

For both the novice or experienced sewer, Painted Pony 'n Quilts hosts instructional sewing classes in topics like paper piercing, applique, and machine quilting. These informal, affordable classes are a great way to further your craft. Or if you prefer, enroll in one of Painted Pony 'n Quilts's many events and clubs, and you'll be introduced to people who share your interest in embroidery, quilting, historical fabrics, and wool.

Painted Pony ‘n Quilts is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Painted Pony ‘n Quilts
1015 S. Broadway Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 471-5735
www.ppnq.com
www.yelp.com/biz/painted-pony-n-quilts-la-porte

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