This trio of beautifully designed books seeks to engage kids with lessons and projects in cooking, gardening, and sewing.
Tina Davis is a graphic designer, and her vintage-inspired illustrations complement detailed instructions for kid-friendly projects at home. Geared towards grade school and junior high kids, these books encourage children to take an active role in their own domestic lives.
Look for these titles at your local bookstore or find them online.
• Look and Cook: A Cookbook for Children
• Sow and Grow: A Gardening Book for Children
• See and Sew: A Sewing Book for Children
Ellen's Thirties Style Small Space
Juan's Garage Turned Modern Guest House
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Commercial Flour Sa...
How to Cook Moist & Tender Chicken Breasts Every Time
Recipe: Thai Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
I have the See and Sew book, and it's wonderful! I purchased it as a way to help me teach my Pre-schooler to sew, but I found it useful for me as well. I had no idea idea the proper way to sew on a button, and I like that she gives some explanations. Thanks for sharing!