Silly Billies Together

03/08/2026

💚 St. Patrick’s Day will always be special to me it’s my oldest daughter’s birthday and a reminder that every life is already enough.

But if I’m honest, there was a time in my life when I didn’t feel like I was enough. Growing up with abandonment made me believe I had to constantly prove my worth.

Over time, through healing, faith, and the love of my husband and family, I learned something that changed everything: I was already enough.

That’s why this message means so much to me. Each “You Are Enough” bracelet set comes with two bracelets one to keep and one to give away to someone who might need that reminder.

Sometimes the smallest reminder can change someone’s day or even their life.

Through our Silly Billies kindness projects and the Let Your Light Shine movement, we try to spread little reminders of hope like this in our community.

If you’d like one, I’ll put the link in the comments.

And if someone came to mind while reading this, tag them or share this post so they can hear the reminder too:

✨ You are enough.

03/08/2026

Our Silly Billies Cares Youth Group successfully organized a community kindness initiative, facilitated by the generous support of Thrivent and Wildly Kind. The youth participants collaborated to create and distribute kindness packages, demonstrating a commendable commitment to spreading kindness. Together, they shared 50 clear kindness bags containing essential supplies and snacks, 18 purple kindness bags featuring surprise elements, 24 packages of kindness seeds aimed at promoting growth in kindness, and additional 'little bee kindness bags' slated for distribution. Observing the group's collaborative efforts in writing notes, packing bags, and working together served as a poignant reminder that even small acts of kindness can profoundly impact someone's day. We extend our gratitude to Thrivent, Wildly Kind, and all contributors for their instrumental roles in facilitating this project. The collective efforts of these young individuals emphasize the significance of kindness and community service.

02/19/2026

This morning I arrived at work and noticed a man sheltering in the bushes near our building. With the cold rain coming down, my heart felt heavy.I went inside and spoke with my team. We realized he was missing a shoe and looked like he had fallen. So I walked back out to check on him.He quietly asked if I could help him stand up. He had fallen and just needed a hand.
I helped him up.Wrapped him in a warm blanket.
Asked if he knew where he was headed and if he would be okay.He was so thankful.Kindness doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.Sometimes it’s simply offering a steady hand in the rain.Wildly Kind isn’t just something we hand out it’s something we live. Be on the lookout. You never know when you might be someone’s steady hand. 💜

Picture of yesterday’s Wildly Kind gifts we passed out. Sometimes kindness can be gifts that bring joy to someone you know or don’t know.

02/18/2026

Color + Counting Fun Today! 🟡🟣🟢
We practiced listening skills by putting the correct number of cereal pieces on the matching color string.
Simple activity… BIG learning!
Fine motor ✔️
Number sense ✔️
Following directions ✔️
Little hands + focused minds = the best kind of learning 💛
Thank you Cheerios for having fun Confetti Cheerios:)

02/11/2026

"SPREAD THE LIGHT KITS" by Silly Billies Cares is a project where your youth and little ones are working to spread kindness in our community. Recently, they hid bracelets with positive messages, then created uplifting statements and small ducks to bring joy. Thrivent donated $250, which will cover most expenses, and they offered to cover fees, ensuring donations go directly to the project. The team plans to carry out this activity on March 6, 2026. Every dollar helps, and we appreciate your support in showing kids and families that goodness is still alive. 🌟

01/06/2026

This week our toddlers are exploring the color YELLOW through hands-on play-dough fun!
Squishing, rolling, poking, and creating helps build fine motor skills, sensory awareness, and early color recognition — all through play 🌞

11/11/2025

Thankful for the gift of literacy in our programs! 📚 Child’s Play books are sturdy, beautifully illustrated, and full of heart perfect for little hands and growing minds. 💫
Child's Play (International) Ltd

10/02/2025

We are honored to receive two Honorable Mention Badges from Erika’s Lighthouse: A Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression for the 2024-2025 school year. One for our policy & staff training program, and another for our Empowerment Club Program.

These awards recognize schools that are committed to supporting students' mental health, equipping staff with the necessary tools, and empowering youth through healthy clubs.

09/26/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Mckenzie Litson for reaching Step 8 on the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education - OCCD – Pathways to Professional Development!

We are so proud of your dedication and commitment to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Your hard work and passion shine through every day, and we’re grateful to have you on the Silly Billie’s team. 🌟💛

09/18/2025

Help bring equal pay rates in all zips to providers. https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/one-rate-for-all-providers-now?source=direct_link&

Child Care Providers Together (CCPT) is currently in the process of bargaining over ERDC rates for providers, and we are advocating that all providers get paid equitably! In the past we have had separate rates for each age group by provider type by rate zone where rural providers make less for doing...

07/29/2025

A few years ago, I dreamed of establishing a non-profit to serve families in our community. With the support of friends and families, that dream is now real- I received my IRS exemption letter, and yes... There were tears.

What I didn’t know back then was that my past challenges would become my greatest strength. Through training, healing, and reflection, I’ve learned to better understand my own childhood trauma-and now I’m using that journey to help others rise from feelings of unworthiness.

Silly Billies Cares will offer: Parent Education, Home Visiting, Peer mental health support. All with the goal of uplifting the well-being of children and families.

We’re just getting started-and I can’t wait to share what’s ahead. Stay tuned.

07/13/2025

Hearing you speak,Lori L. Desautels, always leaves me refreshed and ready to support our team, community, and families. I truly love learning about the brain and how we can help teach others. It starts with us. Thankful to officially meet you in person and get my book signed. 🙂