Domestic Arts Teach Confidence

The whole purpose to my teaching my kids domestic skills is to teach them that they can do new and possibly hard things.  I am hoping that by teaching them to cook, clean, sew, entertain, garden, etc. they will learn that they can be stretched outside their comfort zone and not only survive, but thrive.  I came across a quote in the Ensign magazine this past month that really encapsulated what I want my kids to learn in my home:

Here is a link to the full article which was actually on hope: http://www.lds.org/ensign/2013/09/the-healing-balm-of-hope?lang=eng&query=healing+balm+of+hope

I hope that whether it be a new attempt at canning, building that bookshelf, trying that new recipe, or planning a dinner party, you will attack it with true confidence.  Definitely a reminder I need myself from time to time.