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Welcome to the Slumber Party Blog, a place where sleep lovers, Select Comfort bed owners and sleep experts unite for one common goal — achieving a great night's sleep. Here you'll find practical advice and sleep tips from folks who've mastered the sport of catching ZZZs, and hear firsthand how improving the quality of your sleep can improve the quality of your life.

Do You Have a “Couple” of Sleep Problems?

February 4, 2010 – 7:40 pm

Did you know that by a couple’s 20th wedding anniversary, they’ll have spent roughly six to seven years together in bed? You’d think couples would have everything worked out by then … yet an estimated 23 percent of U.S. couples sleep apart, according to a survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation. For the other 77 percent of couples that do sleep together, the National Sleep Foundation survey indicates that one partner loses an average of 49 minutes of sleep…

By Pete Bils | Posted in Family, Resources, Sleep Environment, Sleep Number, Sleep Tips | Comments (0)

Sleep Number’s February Sale is Perfect for Couples

February 3, 2010 – 12:00 pm

If you think Valentine’s Day is all about chocolate, flowers and dinner, think again! It’s also about what goes on in the bedroom – wouldn’t you agree? Sharing a bed, especially on the most romantic day of the year, is conducive to any healthy relationship.
So, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Select Comfort’s most luxurious memory foam mattress, the Sleep Number i9 bed, is 50% off! This Sleep Number memory foam bed offers the best of both worlds; it…

By Sarah Reckard | Posted in Discounts, Resources, Sleep Number, Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Stressed out? Sleep in!

January 18, 2010 – 6:03 pm

As if there isn’t already enough worrying us in our lives these days with the economy, the H1N1 flu pandemic, health care reform and the wars, surviving the holidays, and tackling new year resolutions can really tax our ability to manage stress.
New scientific investigation confirms that our ability to handle stress is directly tied to the quality and quantity of our sleep. We’ve long known that inadequate sleep can lead to all sorts of health issues including high blood…

By Pete Bils | Posted in Health, Sleep Tips, Wellness | Comments (0)

A New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep With Your Eyes Closed!

January 7, 2010 – 4:49 pm

Millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions they hope will make them healthier, happier and more productive. Many don’t realize their resolutions can be accomplished in their sleep—literally! In 2010, think about making sleep your number one resolution.
If you’re trying to lose weight, perform better at work, be more patient or cordial with your friends and family, sleep can help you achieve it all. Resolving to get more sleep can positively impact those areas we’re all making resolutions about…

By Pete Bils | Posted in Energy, Health, Performance, Resources, Sleep Number, Sleep Tips, Wellness | Comments (0)

Holiday Distress, Cured.

December 22, 2009 – 4:16 pm

The holidays are a time to reconnect with family and friends, reflect on life and to count blessings. Unfortunately for many, they’ve become a source of relentless stress. Travel, entertaining, shopping and gift-giving can all add tension and anxiety to an already hectic world.
Stress is a normal reaction to events that causes bodily or mental tension, in fact our body’s response to stress is designed to improve our ability to deal with the situation. However, unresolved stress can wreak…

By Pete Bils | Posted in News | Comments (0)

Sleep Number Bed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show!

December 11, 2009 – 3:28 pm

Exciting news everyone! The Sleep Number bed was on Monday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show! Play the below clip to see how we joined forces with Ellen to help improve people’s lives by improving their sleep.

Do you want a bed clinically proven to reduce back pain? Or, how about the perfect bed for couples because each side of the bed can be independently adjusted at the touch of a button? After you’ve checked out the Ellen clip, enter…

By Sarah Panus | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

TIPS TO PICK GREAT SLEEP-RELATED HOLIDAY GIFTS

November 23, 2009 – 4:05 pm

Happy almost holidays! According to recent research, sleep is at the top of people’s holiday wish lists. This fact is in-line with findings from the National Retail Federation’s 2009 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, which revealed 35 percent of Americans plan to buy more practical gifts this holiday season. And, what more practical gift is there than SLEEP?!
So, to help you pick sleep-related gifts people will get excited about, consider the below great tips from our sleep experts…

By Sarah Panus | Posted in News | Comments (0)

What Do You Think of the New Sleep Number Commercials?

October 27, 2009 – 2:39 pm

All of us here at Select Comfort are excited about the launch of our new TV commercials. The TV ads highlight unique benefits and values of the Sleep Number bed through the voices of REAL owners and people trying our bed for the first time. If you’ve ever laid down on a Sleep Number bed, you can definitely relate to their initial reactions. I know I reacted in much the same way when I first discovered the benefits of this…

By Sarah Panus | Posted in News, Sleep Number | Comments (0)