Many people are looking to break free from a fast-paced, gadget-driven lifestyle and return to a simpler, more sustainable and self-reliant way of life. "My So Called Simple Life" follows three couples as they leave careers and material objects behind in pursuit of a simpler life. Living off-the-grid is a drastic change and their new lifestyle will test their relationships, unlike anything else before. Will these couples succeed or will their so-called simple way of life prove more difficult than they ever imagined? After several months of living off-the-grid, each couple will decide whether or not they want to continue with this new lifestyle or pack it in and go back to their old ways.