We’ve seen them in years past, but in 2025, more mum-makers and DIYers are trying their hands (and glue guns) at creating this tiny spirited accessory.

According to mum-making experts, these are the must-have homecoming mum styles for 2025.

There’s a moment in every mum maker’s life where she or he thought, I could do that.

If you follow fashion trends, you’ve been seeing an abundance of lace, pearls, ribbons, pink, florals, and bows. SO MANY BOWS. This is the essence of coquette, a Gen Z aesthetic that’s now a hot trend in homecoming mums.

The cowbell as a school spirit item has a unique history tied closely to college football, especially Mississippi State University.

“While MUMENTOUS is a big picture adventure from start to finish, each chapter is also its own mini-story. This structure naturally lends itself to an audiobook format," said author Amy Schultz. "Producing MUMENTOUS as an audiobook also allowed me to add two chapters that enhance the overall story arch in the hardback as well as added exclusive content for audiobook listeners."

The Readers' Favorite 2024 International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to New York Times best-sellers.

Barbie of my childhood will always be my Stereotypical Barbie. The Barbies that came before and come after her may remind me of her, but never the other way around. She is my Day One, even though her manufacturing date was years after the first release.

The experience of visiting Boles’ classes felt like peeking inside a test kitchen. All the ingredients are there for a delicious meal, and the chefs are in the midst of figuring out the recipes. If they’re successful, and it appears they’re well on their way, team mums and mini-mums will be on the PISD menu again next year.

Mumentous author Amy J. Schultz joined RG Mums co-founder Sabrina for a wide-ranging conversation about why homecoming mums in Texas just keep on going... and growing. Sabrina also takes a tour of the Mumentous cultural heritage exhibit, now on display in Garland, TX through Oct. 12.

“Very demure, very mindful.”

Mayor, City Council, and esteemed guests… It’s football season! Or, as the mum-makers in the room know, that’s just a less-blingy way of saying… It’s mum season!

Hint: Many are made to be broken.