🎙️ Episode 159: Mother's Day Offering Part I: Easing into Summer with Intention and Clarity

In this all-new episode of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance, co-hosts Athena and Mims gift the Torn Tribe a much-needed summer planning reset. With school winding down, it's easy to feel the pressure—but this episode is your invitation to approach the season with purpose, flexibility, and family collaboration.

💭 Torn Thought: “Planning isn’t pressure—it’s protection of your peace.”

✨ In This Episode:

Biweekly Summer Check-Ins: Learn how setting aside time to plan (as a form of self-care!) helps everyone feel grounded—and how to make it a family affair, not just a mom mission.

Go-To Summer Resources: Tap into your community with gems like:

▪ Summer at the Library - Summer Reading Programs

▪ Movies in the Park

▪ Local park events (like watching synchronized fireflies at Congaree!)

▪ Museum admission specials

▪ Food tours and culinary adventures

Helpful Tools: Organize your summer with planning apps and family event newsletters like:

▪ Mommy Poppins – NYC & NJ

▪ Macaroni Kid – South Charlotte

▪ Charlotte Parent

Athena & Mims’ Regional Summer Picks: Favorite spots for beach days, concerts, splash pads, and Fourth of July celebrations.

🌞 Whether you’re juggling camp schedules, planning low-cost adventures, or simply trying to carve out time for joy, this episode brings fresh ideas and real-life support to help you ease into summer with clarity.

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💜 Choose Grace, Torn Tribe! 💜