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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.

#SleepNumber Sleep Better Chat: Questions—and answers—about memory foam

January 12, 2012 – 9:18 pm

Memory foam. It’s one of the most popular sleep innovations in the last 50 years. But, it’s also one of the areas and topics that people have the most questions about when shopping for a memory foam mattress. What is memory foam? Why would I buy a memory foam mattress vs. a traditional mattress? What are the benefits of memory foam? Does memory foam differ between manufacturers?
As we saw on our Facebook wall last week, people have a lot…

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Improving Lives…One Life at a Time

January 11, 2012 – 2:10 pm

Every day, we hear stories about how the Sleep Number bed has improved our customers’ lives (check out our Facebook page for regular examples). And, once in a while, we hear a story that truly stands out. Joe S. from Bel Air, Maryland, is one of those stories.

Joe spoke during our holiday program held here in Minneapolis last month. Here’s a brief recap of his touching story.
Joe became a quadriplegic suddenly in October of 2009 and his family’s…

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Travel writer sleeps better thanks to Sleep Number® Deluxe Travel Pillow

January 3, 2012 – 9:32 pm

Ron Stern is a world-renowned travel writer whose work has been featured in a laundry list of publications and broadcast outlets from SHAPE Magazine to U.S. News & World Report. Last month, he took a trip to Germany as part of a piece he was writing on Christmas markets across the country. For those who travel often, one of the biggest struggles is sleeping on a bed–and pillow–that’s not individually yours. Since we knew Ron would be sleeping on a…

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Sleep Number® AirFit™ Adjustable Pillow draws rave reviews from bloggers

December 20, 2011 – 7:33 pm

In early November we unveiled the first pillow that combines the comfort and support of air with our patented Sleep Number adjustability: The Sleep Number AirFit Adjustable Pillow.
We are so excited about this innovative pillow. We’ve featured it in our ad campaigns. On our Web site. And, in our social media channels. But, we know not everyone is going to believe us—after all, we have a vested interest here
So, we thought, why not get in the holiday spirit…

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Sleep Number® True Silver™ blanket: Perfect for pets (and their blogger owners)

December 12, 2011 – 3:07 pm

OK, so we had some fun with the title. But, we’ve found that claim to be true. Not because we said so—because our customers (and bloggers) keep telling us. The Sleep Number® True Silver™ blanket’s anti-microbial and anti-odor properties make it a favorite among pet owners (and their furry companions).
Recently, in fact, a number of pet bloggers from across the country shared their stories around how they’re using the True Silver blanket (disclosure: These bloggers were offered free Sleep Number products).…

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Sleep Number bedding solutions improve lives of bloggers across the country

December 9, 2011 – 3:00 pm

Improving lives by individualizing sleep experiences. It’s what we do at Sleep Number. It’s our mission and our calling. And we take it very seriously.
But, sleep involves more than just your bed. It also involves the materials and items you use in your bed–everything from sheets to comforters to pillows.
Recently, a number of prominent bloggers across the country gave some of our Sleep Number bedding solutions a try (disclosure: These bloggers were offered free Sleep Number products). And,…

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#sleepnumber Sleep Better Chat: Gift-Giving Tips For the Holidays

November 30, 2011 – 8:53 pm

The countdown is now officially on. With Black Friday behind us, the holiday season is staring us square in the face—and it’s less than 30 days away! Is panic setting in? Do you have enough days to get all your shopping done? And, are you running out of gift ideas for family and friends?
During our next Sleep Better Chat, we’ll address all those concerns (OK, fine, fears) by discussing gift-giving tips that will help de-stress your holiday shopping ritual.…

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#sleepnumber Sleep Better Chat: Sleep Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season

November 15, 2011 – 10:35 pm

With the 2011 holiday season quickly approaching, sleep is a luxury most of us simply won’t have in the next month or so. Shopping. Holiday parties. Family get-togethers. Cross-country travel. It all takes a toll on our sleep. And, as a direct result, that lack of sleep impacts our productivity and happiness during one of the busiest times of the year. That’s why on Monday, Nov. 21 from 1-2 p.m. CST we’ll be discussing actionable tips to help you sleep…

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