Five ideas for easier household shopping

(StatePoint) Navigating store aisles is more complicated than merely dodging other shoppers. With 50,000 new products introduced to consumers each year, it also means deciding which are best for you and your family. Without guidance, this can be overwhelming.

With this in mind, “Product of the Year,” the world’s largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, has announced this year’s winners, which are backed by the votes of over 40,000 consumers.

The purpose of Product of the Year is to guide consumers to the best products as voted on by their peers. This year’s winners can serve as a w...