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Easy Family Dinner Featuring WIC Foods

Red Beans & Rice

1 cup diced onion

2 tbsp minced garlic

1 tomato, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 jalapeno, diced

½ cup diced bell pepper of any color

1 ½ cups of rice

1 can kidney beans

3 tbsp+ hot sauce (Louisiana, Tabasco, or your favorite hot sauce)

2 tbsp Soy Sauce

Salt & Pepper, Paprika, Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic Powder

Cook the rice according to package instructions. Heat oil in a large skillet then add onions. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes then add in garlic, tomato, and celery then stir together and cook for a few minutes. Add in jalapeno and bell pepper then stir together. Cook until all vegetables are tender. Add in the cooked rice and kidney beans, stir and cook for about 5 minutes. Add in the seasonings and sauces, then cook for about 5 more minutes to allow the flavors to soak in. Serve and enjoy!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Colcannon Mashed Potatoes

Serve up a bowl of good luck with this Colcannon Mashed Potato recipe.  This St. Patrick’s Day favorite features WIC-approved vegetables like potatoes, cabbage and milk.  It’s sure to be a hit with your family this St. Patrick’s Day and all year long.

COLCANNON MASHED POTATOES

3 large russet potatoes, cut into chunks

7 tbsp butter

⅓ head of cabbage, shredded

2 tbsp garlic, minced

4 stalks of green onion, sliced

1 cup milk

Salt, pepper, garlic powder – to taste

Cut 3 large russet potatoes into chunks and add to a large pot of water with salt. Boil until fork tender then strain the potatoes in a colander. In the same large pot, add about 4 tbsp of butter and melt. Add in shredded cabbage, green onion, and garlic then stir. Cook until the cabbage is wilted, about 10 minutes. Add in the potato chunks, mash with a fork, and stir. Add in the milk ½ cup at a time, along with 2 more tbsp of butter, and stir thoroughly. Add in salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Top with a slice of butter and enjoy!

March Event Calendar – Austin

< March 2024 >
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
        1 2Saturday Family FundaySaturday Family FundayTime: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Each Saturday, families can come to the YMCA to participate in a variety of activities. Look out for alternating special events between 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM each Saturday which may include, but are not limited to, crafts, Yoga, basketball, volleyball, and more!
North Austin YMCA
1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX
3Free Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumFree Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Each week the Mexic-Arte Museum hosts Free Family Sundays. Everyone is invited to join and explore the museum to get a free tour at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Museum admission is free all day from 12 - 5 PM.
419 Congress, Austin, TX, 78701
Free Community Night at ThinkeryFree Community Night at ThinkeryTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Every Sunday from 3 pm-5 pm, Thinkery opens their doors to provide free admission for children & families from all over Central Texas. Community Night is part of Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore & develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means.
1830 Simond Ave, Austin, Tx 78723
4Virtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryVirtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryTime: 10:30 am
Join us for virtual storytime every Monday at 10:30 AM on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook page
Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event
5Storytime & CraftsStorytime & CraftsTime: 6:30 pm
Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM for Storytime & Crafts on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page. Craft bags are available at Wells Branch Community Library every day starting at 2pm.
Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event
6Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
7Free Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtFree Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
World class art experiences in the heart of Austin. Free admission every Thursday is generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment.
200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78712
Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
8 9Saturday Family FundaySaturday Family FundayTime: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Each Saturday, families can come to the YMCA to participate in a variety of activities. Look out for alternating special events between 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM each Saturday which may include, but are not limited to, crafts, Yoga, basketball, volleyball, and more!
North Austin YMCA
1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX
10Second Sundays for KidsSecond Sundays for KidsTime: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller. Bring the whole family and enjoy fun activities for kids every second Sunday.
Texas Farmers Market at Mueller
2006 Philomena St, Austin, TX
Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family DayUmlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family DayTime: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Umlauf Sculpture Garden has Free Family Day every second Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sculpture Searches, crafts, family yoga, and free admission for visitors of all ages.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden
605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX
Free Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumFree Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Each week the Mexic-Arte Museum hosts Free Family Sundays. Everyone is invited to join and explore the museum to get a free tour at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Museum admission is free all day from 12 - 5 PM.
419 Congress, Austin, TX, 78701
Free Community Night at ThinkeryFree Community Night at ThinkeryTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Every Sunday from 3 pm-5 pm, Thinkery opens their doors to provide free admission for children & families from all over Central Texas. Community Night is part of Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore & develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means.
1830 Simond Ave, Austin, Tx 78723
11Virtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryVirtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryTime: 10:30 am
Join us for virtual storytime every Monday at 10:30 AM on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook page
Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event
12Storytime & CraftsStorytime & CraftsTime: 6:30 pm
Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM for Storytime & Crafts on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page. Craft bags are available at Wells Branch Community Library every day starting at 2pm.
Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event
13Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
Toddler Yoga at Pease ParkToddler Yoga at Pease ParkTime: 10:00 am
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday. All classes include yoga games, breathwork, adventure time, meditation and relaxation. Please register before attending - This is a free event.
Pease Park
1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703
14Free Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtFree Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
World class art experiences in the heart of Austin. Free admission every Thursday is generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment.
200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78712
Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
15 16Saturday Family FundaySaturday Family FundayTime: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Each Saturday, families can come to the YMCA to participate in a variety of activities. Look out for alternating special events between 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM each Saturday which may include, but are not limited to, crafts, Yoga, basketball, volleyball, and more!
North Austin YMCA
1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX
17Free Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumFree Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Each week the Mexic-Arte Museum hosts Free Family Sundays. Everyone is invited to join and explore the museum to get a free tour at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Museum admission is free all day from 12 - 5 PM.
419 Congress, Austin, TX, 78701
Free Community Night at ThinkeryFree Community Night at ThinkeryTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Every Sunday from 3 pm-5 pm, Thinkery opens their doors to provide free admission for children & families from all over Central Texas. Community Night is part of Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore & develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means.
1830 Simond Ave, Austin, Tx 78723
18Virtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryVirtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryTime: 10:30 am
Join us for virtual storytime every Monday at 10:30 AM on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook page
Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event
19Storytime & CraftsStorytime & CraftsTime: 6:30 pm
Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM for Storytime & Crafts on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page. Craft bags are available at Wells Branch Community Library every day starting at 2pm.
Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event
20Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
21Free Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtFree Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
World class art experiences in the heart of Austin. Free admission every Thursday is generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment.
200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78712
Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
22 23Saturday Family FundaySaturday Family FundayTime: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Each Saturday, families can come to the YMCA to participate in a variety of activities. Look out for alternating special events between 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM each Saturday which may include, but are not limited to, crafts, Yoga, basketball, volleyball, and more!
North Austin YMCA
1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX
24Free Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumFree Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Each week the Mexic-Arte Museum hosts Free Family Sundays. Everyone is invited to join and explore the museum to get a free tour at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Museum admission is free all day from 12 - 5 PM.
419 Congress, Austin, TX, 78701
Free Community Night at ThinkeryFree Community Night at ThinkeryTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Every Sunday from 3 pm-5 pm, Thinkery opens their doors to provide free admission for children & families from all over Central Texas. Community Night is part of Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore & develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means.
1830 Simond Ave, Austin, Tx 78723
25Virtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryVirtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryTime: 10:30 am
Join us for virtual storytime every Monday at 10:30 AM on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook page
Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event
26Storytime & CraftsStorytime & CraftsTime: 6:30 pm
Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM for Storytime & Crafts on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page. Craft bags are available at Wells Branch Community Library every day starting at 2pm.
Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event
27Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
Toddler Yoga at Pease ParkToddler Yoga at Pease ParkTime: 10:00 am
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday. All classes include yoga games, breathwork, adventure time, meditation and relaxation. Please register before attending - This is a free event.
Pease Park
1100 Kingsbury St
Austin, TX 78703
28Free Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtFree Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
World class art experiences in the heart of Austin. Free admission every Thursday is generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment.
200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78712
Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
29 30Saturday Family FundaySaturday Family FundayTime: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Each Saturday, families can come to the YMCA to participate in a variety of activities. Look out for alternating special events between 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM each Saturday which may include, but are not limited to, crafts, Yoga, basketball, volleyball, and more!
North Austin YMCA
1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX
31Free Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumFree Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Each week the Mexic-Arte Museum hosts Free Family Sundays. Everyone is invited to join and explore the museum to get a free tour at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Museum admission is free all day from 12 - 5 PM.
419 Congress, Austin, TX, 78701
Free Community Night at ThinkeryFree Community Night at ThinkeryTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Every Sunday from 3 pm-5 pm, Thinkery opens their doors to provide free admission for children & families from all over Central Texas. Community Night is part of Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore & develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means.
1830 Simond Ave, Austin, Tx 78723

Update!

New Arrival Alert: Oak Farms Milk Now In Stores

Lone Star Family Market is Now Carrying Oak Farms Milk

Attention WIC Moms: Exciting News – Oak Farms Milk is Now Available at Lone Star Family Market stores for you and your little ones! 

Oak Farms Milk has arrived at our store, offering a nutritious and wholesome choice. Whether you’re pouring it over cereal or enjoying a glass by itself, you will love the taste of Oak Farms Milk.

To celebrate, here’s a fun recipe featuring milk for a nutritious breakfast treat:

OVERNIGHT OATS

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup regular yogurt (plain or flavored)

1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh or frozen fruit (e.g., berries, sliced banana, diced apple, or any fruit you like)

Nuts or seeds for topping (e.g., almonds, chia seeds, or walnuts)

A pinch of salt

In a mason jar or airtight container, combine the rolled oats, milk, regular yogurt, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.

Add your choice of fresh or frozen fruit to the mixture. Berries, banana slices, and diced apples are popular options, but you can use any fruit your child enjoys.

Seal the container with a lid and shake it or stir to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.

Refrigerate the container overnight or for at least 4-6 hours. This allows the oats to absorb the liquid and become creamy.

In the morning, give the overnight oats a good stir to redistribute the ingredients. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little more milk to achieve your desired consistency.

Top your overnight oats with your choice of nuts or seeds for added crunch and nutrition. Chia seeds, sliced almonds, or walnuts work well. Serve the overnight oats cold, right from the fridge. Enjoy a nutritious and delicious breakfast!

Visit a Lone Star Family Market store today to pick up your WIC-approved milk and other foods.