Great Lakes Junction

Welcome to Great Lakes Junction! Our channel is all about embracing the joy of simple living—where gardening, cooking, preserving, and DIY projects come together to inspire a self-reliant and fulfilling lifestyle. We’re passionate about living frugally while finding beauty in the art of doing it ourselves. Thank you for stopping by our corner of the world—we’re so glad you’re here!

Tammy & Nathan
📧 greatlakesjunction@mail.com




Great Lakes Junction

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in California. We are keeping all the families, communities and brave firefighters in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May strength and hope guide those who are struggling through this tragedy.🤍
Stay safe, stay kind, and take care of one another.

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Don't miss the annual Christmas Cookie Exchange, happening this weekend!
What is your families all time favourite Christmas Cookie?

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What is your favorite soup or stew for the colder months?
Let us know in the comments what you cook when it's cold out!

5 months ago | [YT] | 3

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Hi Everyone! Make sure to go check out the Christmas in July collaboration that's running this month over on Jeni's Scratch Made Kitchen. It's a great way to start getting ready for Christmas. There's some amazing recipes and some pretty cool ideas to help you get organized. Hope to see you there!
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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Wishing everyone a happy and safe May 2-4 weekend!

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"Motherhood: the job that has no weekends, no sick days, and no breaks. But also the job that brings the most love, joy, and fulfillment.

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mamas out there!" 💐

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New Collaboration for February!! Hosted by Jeni's Scratch Made Kitchen and The Miller Life Kitchen.
Plan to Can, more canning recipes for you to add to your collection and a great opportunity for the beginners to learn new techniques and ideas! There will be prizes at the end of the months so make sure to check out all the video's for the info and leave some supportive comments to be eligible for the draw!

Check the playlist out here:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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We will be participating again this year, in the Holiday Cookie Exchange Open Collaboration with Jeni's Scratch Made Kitchen. Dec 8-10. Everyone is welcome to join in with a video or leave one of your favorite recipes in the comment section! Can't wait to see all the new recipes this year!
Happy Baking!

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Fall has arrived and with it brings Crocktober2023 Collaboartion! We've created a Philly Chicken and Cheese Sandwich, served a couple of ways, for our addition to the collaboration. I've left all the info you'll need, in the video description, to enjoy the full playlist for the month and to enter in a draw. Make sure to leave a comment and a thumbs up on all the videos so you'll be eligible!!! Enjoy and happy crocking!!
https://youtu.be/ubdBhYxlLYs

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