I'm frustrated...

I'm frustrated...that I can't find what I'm looking for.  I really thought it would be simple.  There's so many choices after all!

I have been attempting to compile a short list of books that would cover the major life skills that I want my children to learn.  I have found a wonderful book for sewing and have a plan for teaching manners (which combines 2 resources).  I have five kids cookbooks on my shelf (none of which I would consider the best all in one beginner cookbook).  I have three books I ordered--one on responsibility, one on home economics for homeschoolers (that's the title), and one on money.  They're all okay, but not great.  So, I'm frustrated...

I have an idea in my mind of exactly what I'm looking for.  I want books that are helpful to both parents and kids--ones that can be read together, but that also help parents springboard from and go further on their own.  I want books that cover the basics without being contrived.  I want illustrations!  I also want books that encourages girls and boys to be girls and boys, but that doesn't pigeon hole them.

I think that my best solution at this point is to just write my own lessons...so, perhaps that will become my summer project.  I do like to write curriculum, so I think I am going to try my hand at this.