Donna J. Stephens's (donnastephens) Blog

Happy New Year all! I hope 2010 is better than ever for all. My friend Janette tells this story, When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening ...

5 THINGS WE ARE THANKFUL FOR IN 2009. A 9 year old Boy. What a lucky and blessed child to be part of this winning combination. His 8 year old Sister. Who joins in the fun and is so co-operative and creative. Their year old Yellow Lab-Gunner. Who loves the snow, the kids, his little family and hi...

In case you wondered just what that phrase meant, let us help. My creative Grandchildren have decided to ride a cow. I never would have thought of that myself. I would think to ride a bike, ride a horse, ride a scooter, ride a train, ride a ride at the amusement park, ride a motorcycle, I have ev...

My friend, Kathi, has three grandchildren who spent all day creating this special nativity for her. It is so charming and special I just had to share it on ActiveRain! There are two kings because the children were running out of time and maybe materials and they had to have an angel. Three sheep ...

We may be getting snowed in. The forecast is looking bleak in eastern Nebraska for Christmas. 80% chance of Rain, Sleet, Snow, freezing weather...YIKES! What should we do? Freeze the ham and celebrate a day or two late? Some of the foods, like fresh vegetables, won't keep. How about the next week...

Today I found this 12 foot tall and a pretty fantastic snowman. I thought about the creativity that went into this tall guy. The family must have gotten out a ladder to top off this one! Then I went to the car wash. Lo and behold I almost missed this chunky fellow! Notice the car next to him. Mo...

  It's been a pretty quiet real estate day. Ice and rain and snow in Nebraska has kept me inside today. I ran across this charming photo of KayKay on Halloween. A lady bug with a lady bug tattoo on her cheek. She went trick or treating with 8 of her cousins, a Mommy and a Daddy and lots of Uncle...

Gratitude Attitude The healthiest human attitude is gratitude.    Thankful people are healthier   Scriptures tell us to be "Thankful IN everything"   Not "Thankful FOR everything.   For example, we are not happy for the death of a loved one.   But we are happy for good memories and lessons learne...

Today I am counting two of my special blessings . Marlene Wyman,CRS, my cousin, my friend and my real estate partner & Ellie Bane,CRS, my friend and mentor. Marlene and I have been working our listings together since 1998. It works for us and we have been doing this so long we can practically fin...

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS! Opportunity knocks here! Don't miss this one!     Large rooms, cozy family room with Chicago Brick fireplace, walk out your basement to the pool, or walk out your kitchen to an awesome deck and fenced yard. Furnace, humidifier and water heater all new in 2002.  Hardwired smok...