Complex sentence: Alex accidentally tears the sweater on a loose door-frame nail, so Claire is left to drive to numerous clothing stores and find a replacement while Phil enjoys facial and pedicure treatments while having a nice chat with the local housewives.
Split into simpler sentences: Alex accidentally tears the sweater on a loose door-frame nail, so Claire is left to drive to numerous clothing stores and find a replacement. In the meantime, Phil enjoys facial and pedicure treatments while having a nice chat with the local housewives.