This October, Simple Life Inc. was proud to be featured in a local Sioux City community newsletter in celebration of Emotional Wellness Month. As a nonprofit dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services in Sioux City, our team welcomed the opportunity to share what emotional wellness means and why it matters for the individuals and families we support. In the …
The Birth of the “DayCation”
A Journey to the Black Hills In early 2022, the members asked me, “Could we do something big with Simple Life?”I responded, “What do you mean?”They said they wanted to go somewhere cool.“Where?” I asked. Suddenly, ideas were flying everywhere: Disney World! Chicago! The beach! Florida! New York! Texas!Then someone said, “The Black Hills—I’ve never been there.” That’s when the …
DayCation 2025: Are You Ready for Some Football?
Well, here we are—at the end of another DayCation. We left Sioux City in the dark, and now we arrive back home in the dark. The bus always has a natural ebb and flow, just like the conversations inside. At times, it’s loud and giggly, full of anticipation for the day’s events. At other moments, it grows quiet, everyone resting …
Do you see beyond the Shell? – Break the Stigma
Turtle Man has become an important and peaceful presence at Simple Life, offering a quiet reminder to slow down and appreciate the present moment. His calm and deliberate pace serves as a counterbalance to the hustle and urgency that often dominate our daily lives. Just by being himself, Turtle Man creates a space where people can pause, reflect, and find …