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500 Hours Together:
A Family Time Challenge

There are 8,760 hours in a year. You’ll spend roughly 2,080 of those hours at work. On average, almost 900 hours swiping on social media. How much family time are you getting in?

Four easy-to-do steps

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Step One:
Download
the starter pack.

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Step Two:
If you haven’t already, download the FamilyLife app. We’ll be sending tips and reminders throughout the year.

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Step Three:
Follow us on social. We’ll be sharing how real FamilyLife families are doing on their own 500-Hour journeys. And we want to see how you’re doing, too! Tag us in all your family time pics and use #500Hours #MarriageGoals and #FamilyGoals.

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Step Four:
Drop back in on this page to see all of our related content in one, easy-to-find spot.

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Download the starter pack

You’ll get

  • Ideas for family time together.
  • A tracker to log your hours.
  • More time spent with family.

We have an App just for you

Download

the FamilyLife App

Filled with great stuff to help you on your 500-Hour journey to pursue what matters most.

Sign up for notifications to get tips and reminders throughout the year.

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