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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.

Talking pillow tips and our new Sleep Number AirFit Adjustable Pillow on The Daily Buzz

Last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to travel out west and visit with the folks at The Daily Buzz, a nationally syndicated TV morning show that airs in more than 170 markets across the country, about pillows—a topic hugely importantly (and vastly underrated) to a great night’s sleep.
In the three-minute segment below, I talk about how a great night’s sleep begins with the proper alignment of your head, neck and shoulders. This is determined by your size, sleeping…

Introducing the new Sleep Number® AirFit™ Adjustable Pillow

According to a recent Sleep Number survey, one-third of American adults purchased three or more pillows during the past five years because they weren’t satisfied with the comfort of their pillow. The conclusion? Consumers are craving pillow comfort, but have a hard time finding a pillow that fits their unique sleep needs.
The solution? Introducing the Sleep Number® AirFit™ Adjustable Pillow—a revolutionary new pillow that combines the support and comfort of air with the personalization of adjustability to provide the…

Honoring our Veterans and military personnel with exclusive Sleep Number deals

From parades to heartwarming ceremonies to distinguished tributes, communities across our great nation will be honoring the brave men and women who serve our country on Veterans Day once again this year on Nov. 11.
At Sleep Number, we’re thrilled to announce that we will be carrying on the spirit and tradition of our military with special offers just for them again this year.
Active duty and retired veterans can receive these exclusive discounts during our Veterans Day Sale, now…

New Sleep Number store opens near Chicago with first-ever “Zombie Sale”

According to a recent Sleep Number survey, 95 percent of Americans are sleeping less than the recommended eight hours each night. For Chicagoans, stress at work is the number-one cause for not getting the amount of rest needed.
So, we thought what better time to open our new Oak Brook Sleep Number store than those overnight hours when sleep-deprived Chicagoans need it the most?
Starting at 9 p.m. this Friday night we’ll open the doors to that new store for…

#SleepNumber November Sleep Better Chat: It’s a Pillow Party!

Jump into your jammies, grab your pillow and join us for our Sleep Number “Pillow Party” on Wed., Nov. 2 from 7-8 p.m. CST! This chat (which you can participate in on Twitter AND Facebook) will be full of insightful facts and tips around all things pillows—from feathers to foam to everything in between.
Do you love your pillow? I mean really love your pillow? Think about this:

Is your pillow providing ultimate support to your head and neck night after…

Sleep Number Bed Ideal for Young Adults and Students

The Sleep Number bed is changing people’s lives. We hear about it every day from those of you who truly love our bed. I get a shot of energy every time I learn that our Sleep Number beds have helped solve a sleep problem, relieved someone’s pain or saved a marriage.
It is especially satisfying when my harshest critics, my kids, share some feedback. This leads me to a new topic of conversation and an area of opportunity and discovery—how…

#SleepNumber October Sleep Better Chat: How to Balance the Equilateral Health Triangle

Like many health care professionals, we like to think about our health as an equilateral triangle: One part diet, one part exercise and, of course, one part sleep. During next Tuesday’s #SleepNumber Sleep Better Chat, we’ll talk about all three and their impact on living a healthier lifestyle. Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 7-8 p.m. CST on Facebook or Twitter to discuss specific tips that can help you balance those three elements (diet, exercise, sleep) to live a…

#sleepnumber September Sleep Better Chat: Tips for Pain Relief

Mark your calendar! Join us for our #sleepnumber Sleep Better Chat on Friday, Sept. 23, from 7-8 p.m. CST, where we’ll be providing tips for pain relief. These live, online chats occur monthly on Twitter and Facebook.
During the chat, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in conversation, while gaining valuable insight from @SleepNumberSara and @SleepGeekPete (our resident sleep expert at Sleep Number). In addition, for this particular chat in Sept., Amy Korn-Reavis, noted sleep blogger and respiratory therapist who…