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Hilary George-Parkin

Freelance Writer

Latest articles by Hilary George-Parkin

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Can 5 minutes of gratitude make you a happier person?Can 5 minutes of gratitude make you a happier person?
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How — and why — to make time for mindfulness every day.

By Hilary George-Parkin
What will it take to end pet homelessness?
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New research shows the global scale of the issue — and how much work still needs to be done.

By Hilary George-Parkin
What will shopping look like?
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The pandemic has changed how Americans shop, from wider aisles to curbside pickup.

By Hilary George-Parkin
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The fallout from the Suez Canal ship is coming to a store near youThe fallout from the Suez Canal ship is coming to a store near you
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The Ever Given isn’t stuck anymore, but it will delay tea, dildos, and more.

By Hilary George-Parkin
To all the clothes I’ve loved before
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Reconciling the sweatpants-wearing me with the fashion-loving woman I was just a year ago is an existential crisis like no other.

By Hilary George-Parkin
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Insurrection merch shows just how mainstream extremism has becomeInsurrection merch shows just how mainstream extremism has become
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As rioters stormed the Capitol, their shirts spoke loud and clear.

By Hilary George-Parkin
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Retailers are pushing sales before the electionRetailers are pushing sales before the election
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Like the rest of us, brands don’t know what the world will look like on November 4. They still need to meet their sales goals.

By Hilary George-Parkin
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Why everything from furniture to diet soda is so hard to buy right nowWhy everything from furniture to diet soda is so hard to buy right now
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Shoppers are still finding many items — heat lamps, refrigerators, laptops, and more — on back order.

By Hilary George-Parkin
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How brands are cashing in on a summer changed by Covid-19How brands are cashing in on a summer changed by Covid-19
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Activity boxes and inflatable pools replace summer camp and trips to the beach.

By Hilary George-Parkin
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Why we’re all on hold with customer service right nowWhy we’re all on hold with customer service right now
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Airlines, cable companies, and even unemployment offices are forced to leave Americans on hold for hours.

By Hilary George-Parkin