…to take advantage of the 15% off discount at Amish Workshops.
If you were thinking of doing a little online shopping for Amish-made gifts, the Amish America reader discount ends today (Dec 12).
The discount code is AAHOLIDAY; go here for the original interview with Keith and Laura, or direct to the Amish Workshops website (what you see here is one of many WELCOME signs made by Amish craftsman Perry).
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I bought a bunch of Christmas presents and already received them. I LOVE the collapsible baskets. My only wish was they were bigger but they are beautiful and will be nice decoration pieces. Thanks for sharing the website and extend my thanks to Keith and Laura for offering the discount!