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February Update:
Chicktime’s February workshop at the Big Springs Ranch for Children was such a beautiful success.
We spent the day with 9 incredible young ladies, and it was a powerful reminder that when women come together with intention and heart… real impact happens. This is what it’s about — community, showing up, and pouring love where it’s needed most. Together, we are stronger. And the more women who step in, the more love we’re able to give.
We made trucker hats, decorated cookies, created friendship bracelets, shared laughs, and enjoyed pizza together — simple moments that build trust, confidence, and connection in ways that truly matter.
I want to give a big, heartfelt thank you to the amazing women who joined me: Katy N Yb, Judy F. Estrada, Denise Longoria, Karina, Megan Gzls, and Rosanna Scott + Dulce Mari.
You showed up with open hearts and willing hands, and you made a real difference. Your time, your presence, and your love did not go unnoticed.
And to any woman reading this — you are needed here. You don’t have to be perfect, you don’t have to have all the answers… you just have to be willing to show up. One conversation, one workshop, one act of kindness can impact a child more than you may ever realize.
If you missed this one, don’t worry. Chicktime Smalltown hosts workshops almost every month. Follow along for updates, come join us, or even consider hosting one yourself. Chicktime will guide you every step of the way.
All these kids need is your time and your heart.
November Update:
Chicktime Smalltown annual Pie Making workshop was fun and healing !
As the girls mixed their ingredients, it felt like they were also stirring hope back into their own stories.
Just as a pie comes together piece by piece, healing does too—sometimes messy, sometimes slow, but always worth the warmth that rises in the end. Watching the girls proudly serve their finished pies reminded us that even hearts with cracks can still hold something beautiful.
Here’s to pies, progress, and the courage to keep baking forward. 
God bless you all of you and the precious children who call Big Springs Ranch Home.
,Dixie and Kim
2nd November Workshop …
Our faithful volunteer, Rosanna, led a crew back to the Ranch to bless the girls again!
We had the sweetest time together at the Ranch making dirt cake cups, painting crosses, sharing smiles, and reminding each other that God has a beautiful plan for every life.
We talked about Jeremiah 29:11, how even the messy layers of life can lead to something good, and how God is writing a hopeful future for each of them.
Grateful for these moments, these hearts, and the chance to pour love, creativity, and faith into their day.
October Update:
What a beautiful time together this month with the girls at Big Springs Ranch!
We spoke with the girls about Psalm 139 — reminding them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made by a God who knows them deeply and loves them completely. We prayed, painted, and simply enjoyed each other’s company. Moments like these remind us that when hearts come together in faith, love, and creativity, something truly special happens. Grateful for every smile, every prayer, and every seed planted today.
We prayed, painted, and simply enjoyed each other’s company. Moments like these remind us that when hearts come together in faith, love, and creativity, something truly special happens. 
Grateful for every smile, every prayer, and every seed planted today. 
Huge shout out to Rosanna and her Revive team for being true disciples!
What a fabulous field trip for the boys at Big Springs Ranch for Children! From exploring the skies at Uvalde’s airport to enjoying lunch at Mr. Gatti’s, it was a day full of discovery and joy.
Airplanes remind us a lot about life — sometimes the climb feels steep, but with the right support and direction, we all have the power to soar.
A huge thank you to MaryAnna, Susan, and Tara for stepping up to lead this month’s workshop. Your guidance helps these boys find their win!
September Update:
What happens when women band together and say, “Not on our watch”?
When they refuse to let children in group homes feel unwanted or unloved…
When they show up with crafts, plan fun outings, or even bring special meals—like juicy steaks, sweet corn on the cob, and fresh fruit and salad?!!
Chicktime Smalltown happens.
It’s easy to sit back and do nothing.
But the women of Chicktime Smalltown are called to something greater.
They’re showing up. They’re loving big.
They’re being the hands and feet of Jesus to children who need to know they matter.
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.”
— Psalm 82:3
We believe every child deserves to feel chosen and cherished. And we’re just getting started.
Join us next month for Chicktime Smalltown October workshop !
Come connect and prepare to pour out God’s love again.
July Update:
Every summer, our amazing workshop leader Tane brings sunshine and smiles to the girls at Big Springs Ranch for Children with a fun-filled pool party! This year, she added a creative twist with some painting fun too—what a perfect way to cool off, relax, and express themselves.
It was a truly wonderful summer day for the girls and all the volunteers. So much love, laughter, and connection shared. Thank you, Tane, for making these moments so special!
May Update:
May’s workshop was truly uplifting!! We shared a meal and created bracelets. Workshop leader, Rosanna, encouraged the girls to practice forgiveness and we took a moment to pray together. Special shoutout to Dulce for helping Rosanna with the workshop!
May God bless the girls at Big Springs Ranch For Children and continue to use Chicktime Smalltown
April Update:
Change of April plans… but they were way more special !!
Chicktime Smalltown is so grateful for workshop leader Rosanna and her friends who showed up to lead our April workshop in a BIG way!!
Everyone had a fantastic time decorating cookies and engaging in a Bible study about God’s profound love.
God is so good and we are so humbled to be HIS hands and feet.
July Update:
Great Fun at Mr. Gattis and the pool with Norma Jean and Derek Sandoval. The Boys from Big Springs Ranch for Children were able to just chill and be kids.
So much gratitude for the dynamic duo of Derek and Norma Jean Sandoval for always stepping up each year t lead a monthly workshop and supporting the mission of Chicktime with so much love and passion.
2nd July workshop….this time for the girls!!
May Update:
It was a wonderful May Chicktime workshop led by our faithful volunteer Dolly!
Dolly planned an incredible afternoon for the Boys of Big Springs Ranch at Gardner State Park!
The North Carolina National Guard guys swam, played basketball and whatever else the boys wanted to do. The Knippa Volunteer Fire Department grilled for us and fished with the boys. The Chief worked with the park supervisor and got them to loan us a spot, paddle boats, fishing rods and bait as well as reserving parking area for fire truck and ambulance. The Concan VFD Chief brought a fire truck and gave demonstration to boys. The Concan EMS brought their ambulance and we had to use it for a minor cut.
The park Rangers and volunteers were amazing. Dirk Foshee is familiar with the ranch and excitedly came over and offered us a hat ride which we gladly accepted.
At the end we stood around in a circle and, which the boys gravitated to on their own while talking with the Guard guys. All the men imparted some knowledge, inspiration and words of wisdom in those young men’s ears.
Workshop leader, Dolly, said her heart was full of joy just watching all this take place.
This is what Chicktime does!! Pours love and life into the Kids who are placed at The Ranch so they can grow to live healthy and hope- filled lives.
Join us one month!
April Update:
Our April workshop with the girls at Big Springs was just plain precious!
Dinner and casual time at the park! Time chiseled out of the day to just relax, laugh, enjoy each others company and breath in HIM! Nothing better than spending time with the kids at Big Springs! We will hang out with the boys next!
All for HIS glory!
That’s why I Chicktime !
,Kim
February Update:
Chicktime Smalltown shows up every month for the kids at Big Springs Ranch for Children with fun ,food and positive fellowship !!
Our February Chicktime workshop was a tremendous success. A heartfelt thank you to Makeup By Dulce for joining us for her third workshop. The girls adore her, and she truly makes them feel beautiful, valued, and seen. So thankful to have you by my side & for the time you make even in your busy schedule.
A special thank you to Robyn Gallardo with Luxx for also sharing her talent with the girls. This was her first workshop, but certainly not her last, and we are incredibly grateful. All the girls had their nails painted and absolutely loved it. Thank you for making a difference in their lives.
All it takes is just a little time. Once a month. To make a monumental difference in the lives of these young souls. Your presence, your heart, and your time are invaluable.
Join us next month!
Blessings,
Kim, Dixie and Yesenia
Chicktime Smalltown Leadership Team
October Update:
Our October pumpkin painting, cookie decorating, and pizza party was so very special!We are grateful to serve at Big Springs Ranch for Children!
The girls begged us not to go. They love the positive attention and we are happy to give it to them.
Thank you to our special workshop leader, Yesenia , for providing the girls with a safe place to be a kid !
Join us one month!
September Update:
Our September workshop was a peaceful late afternoon at the Ranch. We had a nice conversation with the girls and we were grateful to leave art supplies for them to use at a later day.
The Ranch is a healing place for children who can’t live safely in their home. Chicktime Smalltown is committed to a monthly activity for either the girls or boys on campus. Our mission is to spread love and hope where those two things are so hard to see and feel by the girls and boys who live at the Ranch.
Join the mission and help give them some peace in their hearts.
June Update:
Our June workshop was all but Amazing!!!!
11 boys from Big Springs Ranch Children’s Home enjoyed the best day of swimming and yummy food…there were 18 total of us spending such a special time together!
It’s incredible when we come together to be HIS hands and feet!
Join us one month! Chicktime rocks and
God is so very good!
Thank you Derek and Norma Jean for being such gracious workshop leaders and faithful volunteers
May Update:
Wow!! What a complete blast we had with the girls from Big Springs Ranch Children’s Home at Mr. Gattis in Uvalde!
Each month Chicktime Smalltown intentionally plans activities and gathers with a group from this children’s home to let them know they are seen and loved.
We invite you to join us and help us make a difference in a child’s life!
March Update:
Chicktime Smalltown is a group of women who want to make a difference in the life of children and youth who call Big Springs Ranch for Children their home. We find different compassionate women to to lead a different activity each month in hope that our time together brings hope and is part of the healing journey of every child and youth we get to spend time with.
This month was extra special and different as we planned two days for the young boys /teens while they were on spring break.
We took a couple of field trips into Uvalde for Arcade games and bowling, local airport and airplanes, lunch , and fellowship!
Our time with the boys was certainly a beautiful thing , but can you see who we rustled up to help us role model love to the boys??? Men! We didn’t make them wear pink Chicktime T-shirts , but we witnessed such adoration, Grace , and gentleness by our male ”Chicktime” volunteers!
, but we witnessed such adoration, Grace , and gentleness by our male ”Chicktime” volunteers!
It takes a village and we are grateful for all who believe in our mission.
Join us next month!
February Update:
Februarys workshop with the girls was a success!
We did hair/ makeup & cookie decorating & ate some good pizza! We had such a blast! The girls loved every minute of it.
Please keep a look out for March workshop and if you would love to join us we definitely encourage it! We are always looking for women to join us & carpool is available!
A big thank you to Kimberly Fulton Huffstutler & Dixie Radicke for supplying us with little gift bags, pizza & goodies for the girls.
Also to Dulce Torres & Nina for spending time & making the girls feel beautiful!
Please drop your emails in the comments so we can keep you posted in case you miss the post on Facebook!
January Update:
Thank you to Encina Art Center for hosting a beautiful Art Party for the girls who are placed at Big Springs Ranch Children’s Home – ( and Sharron Carnes for all the coordinating)!
It’s always a blessing when our community comes together to serve side by side.
Chicktime Smalltown is always looking for monthly volunteers to join us at our workshops.
We hope YOU will consider spreading hope and love with us!
October Update:
Wow!! Look at these masterpieces!! Our painting workshop revealed how talented and creative the girls are at Big Springs Ranch Children’s Home!
It also revealed how spending intentional time each month with the kids who call The Ranch home can help heal hearts and bring joy to the kids and volunteers!
# village
September Update:
Our September workshop was such a sweet, quiet and casual time on the Ranch!
We hung out with the little girls house for some time and delivered gifts, fruit and love !
!Then visited boys at chapel and watched them have fun!!
We ushered in fall with cooler temps and said good bye to summer.
See you next month.
August Update:
Chicktime Smalltown was blessed by Skyway Entertainment’s 50/50 cash drawing night during a street party, provided by Sjyway Entertainment and Broadway 830!
We can’t wait to use it for special projects for the kids at Big Springs Ranch Children’s Home.
July Update:
July was a busy time for Chicktime Smalltown!
Our planned activity was a swim party for the girls who are placed at Big Springs Ranch compliments of Tane! To say the gathering was WONDERFUL is an understatement!! It was so nice!
What a blessing it is when people share their blessings with others….especially the gift of time!
Thank you Tane!! The girls had a blast!!
Our 2nd gathering was originally planned for August, but we couldn’t get dates lined up so we doubled up in July!!
Fun was had at SWTJC thanks to the amazing Derik and Norma Jean Sandoval!
Pool time and lots of activities and games…
Like 6 hours of fun !!!!
!!!!
Including snacks and bbq!! Can you imagine how good the kids slept that night!
We just couldn’t help ourselves….
Added more summer fun outing for July…
Norma Jean Sandoval, Mandy Sandoval and Kimberly Fulton Huffstutler took the girls from Big Springs out to dinner!!
We have two opportunities to serve this month…
June Update:
These girls enjoyed sunshine, frito pies & painting. Look how gorgeous their artwork is.What a blast!!!!
Thankful for Norma & Amanda for hosting this workshop. You both are truly rays of sunshine.
If you are interested in joining us for our next workshop please be sure to follow this page, shoot us a message with your email & we can send you invites each month. That way you will not miss out on spending time with the sweet souls of Big Springs Ranch for Children. I promise you are impacting these young boys and girls life with your time & your love
She had yard games, food, loteria, and the biggest piñata we’ve ever seen!
April Update:
It’s Easter Chicktime Smalltown and what better way to be Easter people but to love like the cross!!
Our fabulous Chicktime Smalltown Managing Leader, Kim, met Big Springs Ranch for Children’s houseparents at Walmart and loaded them up with Easter eggs, stuffed animals, candy (for Easter egg hunts) and gift cards for boys houses to do the same!!
She even loaded them up with hygiene products and fruit!! Something they really love and sadly do not get enough due to budget constraints! Can you imagine? Those little things we take for granted … fresh fruit and hygiene products!
and sadly do not get enough due to budget constraints! Can you imagine? Those little things we take for granted … fresh fruit and hygiene products!
Here are some pictures from the actual event!
We will have an in person workshop in May… we hope you will join us. But!! If you have the resources to help us make sure the precious children at Big Springs Ranch have fruit and hygiene products … please donate Walmart or HEB gift cards when you can! We will make sure they get them!
Let’s be Easter people… all year long!
March Update:
Monday’s Workshop was a SUCCESS!
Norma Jean Sandoval & her husband Derek hosted her first workshop! The boys from Big Springs Ranch for Children ages 6 – to highschool came out to Uvalde spent a few hours at the airport with the wonderful tour guide Hunter from Uvalde Flight Center. The boys loved it. They had a blast playing in the mini planes.
After that Kimberly Fulton Huffstutler welcomed them to fishing in their pond & wait it doesn’t stop there! After a full day of fun they spent the rest of the evening at sonic playing volleyball with some of our fellow ladies of Chicktime!
Thank you so much for hosting Norma Jean. It was such a beautiful day! We are also so grateful for Kim Huffstutler for organizing & helping host this workshop!
Thank you to these beautiful ladies as well for attending and showing these special boys some love.
@Evett Gallardo
Also to Norma Jean husband Derek for interacting with the young boys so well.
If you ever have it on your heart to want to join Chicktime Smalltown we welcome you with open arms!
February Update:
Saturdays workshop hosted by Lisa Bailey was so much fun!!
We played volleyball, drank some milkshakes, had some good food, and even played in the play ground!
After that they got to go shopping at Walmart & attend a movie!
Most of all we had great conversations with the older girls of Big Springs Ranch for Children. They all left with big hugs to give. Completely melted our hearts & we had such an amazing day!
Thank you Lisa Bailey + Kimberly Fulton Huffstutler,
Dolly Schultz Norma Jean Sandoval + Gale McElroy for all attending this workshop! You all are such a blessing!
If you are interested in attending next months workshop please do not hesitate to reach out to
Yesenia Lozano Bailey or Kim or Dixie! We would love to have you!
January Update:
The boys at Big Springs Ranch for Children had such a blast on Tuesdays workshop making their own pizza & wings!!!
Who doesn’t love pizza????!
Thank you to Sharon Carnes for this fun workshop!
Stay tuned for our February workshop!
December Update:
What a joy it was to be able to hang out with the girls of Big Springs Ranch for Children before Christmas.
Kimberly Fulton Huffstutler hosted the gathering at her beautiful home. We decorated Christmas cookies, ate burgers and fries from our local restaurant Uvalde Rexall and the girls even got their face painted & hair braided! They also attended a movie right after.
They absolutely loved it and looked sooooo adorable!
You have no idea how grateful these children are for these small gestures & time spent with them. It means the world to them. If you have a calling on your heart to help others. Please follow us and stay tuned for the next workshop. We would LOVE to have you join us!
Happy Holidays!
Thank you To Nina & Yesenia Lozano Bailey for dolling the girls up.
October Update:
Painting at Big Springs Ranch for Children was such a wonderful success! I mean look at these GORGEOUS paintings.
Thank you to the painting instructor Joan McCarson
for guiding these excellent artist.
Also a big thank you to these beautiful ladies for hosting Art Night.
Mary Anna Rossa
Susan stone
Ann Keith
Dixie Radicke
They had a wonderful time!
August Update:
This evening was such an amazing one.
Last month we went out to Big Springs Ranch for Children to take portraits of the little girls from one of the cabins. They were all ready and dressed up! We had such an amazing time that we had to go back and do it again!
Today we took photos of the boys and you know how boys don’t really love taking photos but with a little time, some good pizza from Broadway 830 & some hyping up from some amazing women. The boys got so excited for it. They all wanted photos! They did poses from their favorite super hero’s and even the older boys enjoyed it! It was so much fun!
They did not want us to leave.
Before we left we went to the little girls cabin again to deliver their photos. The amazing Kimberly Fulton Huffstutlerpulled together some people to sponsor each little girl to get them blankets with their photos on it. If you haven’t had one of these blankets made they are such a sentimental gift! We had took a group photo of all of them as well and those were on the blankets to. It made great memories. When we delivered those blankets …you should of seen how much those little girls faces lit up the room.
In that exact moment I felt so blessed to be apart of this amazing group Chicktime Smalltown!!!!I have to say thank you so much to the beautiful & talented Tara Maxey Photography for designing & getting these blankets made and also for helping take some beautiful portraits! They were absolutely beautiful.
If you would love to give back to your community & spread love where love is needed. Then please join us on our next workshop. It is amazing and it will set a flame in your heart for these beautiful kids. We hope to see you at the next one! Message me on how to get involved! It is super easy.
Thank you Evett Gallardo, Norma Jean Sandoval Dolly Schultz Lisa Bailey for attending this workshop with us. You ladies are a blessing! Thank you for being apart of Chicktime Smalltown!
Thank you for being apart of Chicktime Smalltown!
July Update:
Burgers & Shakes Outting with the boys of Big Springs Ranch for Children was a success!!!!
Enjoyed some amazing food + drinks at Uvalde Rexall. Such a delight!
Thank you Kimberly Fulton Huffstutler for hosting the boys and thank you to Tara Maxey Photography for joining & the amazing photos. You ladies are a true blessing!Follow us to stay up to date with our next adventure!!!
June Update:
Fun in the Sun was definitely a success! The boys from Big Springs Ranch Children’s Home had a blast swimming at Cara & Nathan Hieberts Bed And Breakfast. They got to swim all day! What better way to beat this Texas heat!
Thank you so much Cara & Nathan for hosting the boys! We are so grateful for you
April Update:
Good Evening Chicktime!
We had such an amazing turn out at this evenings workshop! We planted tomatoes, cilantro & cucumbers with some of the girls at
Big Springs Ranch for Children
!!! It was so much fun!
Audrey was amazing help at putting everything together. We had pizza & sweets & got our hands dirty. It was such a good turn out & we are so happy we got to do this in person.
Thank you so much to everyone that donated food, plants & sweets & also took the time this evening to spend with these gorgeous girls. You are a true blessing!
We hope to see you at the next workshop in May!
Thank you,
Velma Guerrero
Brenda Luna
Norma Jean Sandoval
Evett Gallardo
Rosanna Scott
Lorinda Rios
Kimberly Fulton Huffstutler
@Dixie Radicke
@Kat
March Update:
Our March workshop leader went way overboard on love and activities and we can’t stop looking at the pictures shared with by Big Springs Ranch! Don’t they just make you smile!
Games, arts and crafts, painting, and coloring with the new donated supplies kept kids busy from multiple cabins!
Then it was time to get active again…
the kids went to the ranch gym with their toys from Chicktime! Lots of good movement and release of energy! The kids even connected two jump ropes to make one big one, allowing the girls to jump two at a time. FUN!!
The Chicktime Easter Bunny even brought lots of treats for the kids one morning.
We hear the kids were totally immersed in JOY thanks to Chicktime !!
February Update:
Hey Chicktime Smalltown!
These are photos of our February drop off workshop! It’s a wonderful art project! More photos are coming of the girls working on this large art project!! Since we can’t be on campus ( yet) we have to be patient, but that’s so hard! We want to be there doing the art project with them. Let’s keep reminding ourselves… This too will pass and soon our workshops will be in person!!
Big shout out to Sharron Carnes ( pictured here) handing off to Houseparent Debra at Big Springs Ranch! We are also grateful for Sandra Hopper and Carol Kothmann for helping put this workshop together! You three women are nothing short of AMAZING !!
November Update:
Thanksgiving love drop off at the Ranch..
Each house got a basket of projects~model building for older boys, rock painting and construction projects for younger boys aromatherapy/bath bombs/soap making for older girls, origami & pillow making for middle and younger girls and canvas/paint/and brushes for everyone! Snacks and fresh fruit for all too!
Whew! Thank you Chicktime Smalltown for standing in the gap!
September Update:
So many good- for – you meals the kids at Big Spring Ranch could make with these simple things! Banana smoothies…baked potatoes… cucumber slices with a little lime or lemon juice sprinkled on top…
It’s the little things we take for granted that they desire so much. We will keep asking for your help because we love them that much! Dropping off fresh veggies and fruit is the highlight of our month on behalf of Chicktime Smalltown…
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