I recently had the privilege to chat with Karin, the mind behind the Homeschool Resource Toolbar. She has been working so hard on this awesome tool for homeschoolers, and is constantly updating it. If you missed Karin’s workshop at the Heart of the Matter Online Conference, you missed the “ooohhhhs” and “aaahhhhhs” as she revealed just how powerful this resource can be.

Here are some of the features you should know about:

Web Menu button:
sorts the best online resources by category—so easy to locate and use. Categories include Associations, Printables (sorted by grade), educational games, videos, free curriculum, multi media, open courseware and more!

Shopping Cart button
Has all the best homeschooling catalogs, curriculum and online stores. View by subject or methodology.

Chat feature
Lets you chat with other homeschooling toolbar users

Feed button
5 of the best homeschooling blogs feed right into the toolbar. Includes Heart of the Matter so you can stay on top of the latest homeschool news, encouragement and resources.

Radio button
Is actually the most used feature on this tool bar. It allows you to access local radio stations and program in your favorites. But what makes it useful is what it is preprogrammed with—some of the best PODCASTS including: James Dobson parenting podcast, classics for kids, Latin for kids, Candlelight stories for kids, Radio Disney, Sixty Second Science, Flylady and friends, Nutrition Diva, Stuff you should know, and much more including Christian radio stations.

Gadget button
Has tons of cool gadgets to help you get/stay organized. Includes tools to help organize your additional email accounts, social media, favorite online sources, and life!

Additionally, the tool bar updates automatically—download it once and you will always have the latest resources at your finger tips!

To download the toolbar visit http://HomeschoolResource.OurToolbar.com.

Darcy is the mom to three boys ages 8, 7, and 5 and blogs over at Life with My 3 Boybarians. She is the owner of a blog design business at www.graphicallydesigning.com. She and Handy Man live in Iowa…nowhere near a Starbucks.