Last updated: May 2026

Back To The Good Life exists to share realistic, small-space self-sufficiency and sustainable living from the perspective of ordinary people living ordinary lives.

Our goal is not perfection.

Our goal is to encourage, educate, experiment, and help more people feel capable of taking small steps toward a more self-reliant lifestyle.

Our Approach

Back To The Good Life is built around:

  • hands-on experience
  • experimentation
  • practical learning
  • storytelling
  • accessibility
  • honesty over perfection
  • realistic small-space living
  • sustainable and traditional skills

We believe self-sufficiency is not reserved for people with large farms, huge budgets, or endless free time.

Most of our content is created from the perspective of:

  • normal homes
  • normal gardens
  • busy lives
  • imperfect spaces
  • learning as we go

Accuracy & Transparency

We do our best to share accurate and useful information.

However:

  • gardening advice changes
  • food safety guidance evolves
  • techniques vary by climate and experience
  • some methods are experimental or based on personal experience

Where appropriate, we encourage readers to conduct their own research and use personal judgement.

Product Recommendations & Affiliate Links

We only recommend products, tools, or services that:

  • we personally use
  • genuinely interest us
  • align with our values
  • may be useful to our audience

Some links may be affiliate links.

This means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate relationships never guarantee positive coverage.

If we dislike something, we reserve the right to say so.

Sponsored Content

Occasionally we may work with brands or sponsors.

However:

  • all sponsored content will be clearly disclosed
  • opinions remain our own
  • we do not accept partnerships that conflict with our values or audience trust

Back To The Good Life prioritises long-term audience trust over short-term sponsorship income.

AI-Assisted Tools

Some organisational tools, planning visuals, diagrams, or creative support materials may occasionally involve AI-assisted software.

However:

  • opinions remain human
  • tutorials are rooted in real-world experience wherever possible
  • recommendations are based on personal judgement and testing
  • storytelling and lived experience remain central to the content

Accessibility & Inclusivity

We aim to create content that is:

  • approachable
  • beginner-friendly
  • encouraging
  • realistic
  • welcoming to people with limited time, space, money, or experience

We strongly believe progress matters more than perfection.

Sustainability & Ethics

Back To The Good Life values:

  • sustainability
  • reducing waste
  • local and seasonal living
  • practical environmental responsibility
  • wildlife-friendly gardening
  • thoughtful consumption

We encourage people to make positive changes where realistically possible, without guilt or perfectionism.