mum stories

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about homecoming mums, one blog post at a time

inspired by the book, Mumentous: Original Photos and Mostly-True Stories About Football, Glue Guns, Moms, and a Supersized High School Tradition That was Born Deep in the Heart of Texas by Amy J. Schultz

Amy Schultz 10/4/24 Amy Schultz 10/4/24

Team Mum Watch 2024: Bigger-than-life Texas homecoming mums are everywhere

Can you help me find all the Team Mums that are being built in 2024? Here are the Team Mums you've helped me find so far, plus what makes them special.

Amy Schultz 6/5/24 Amy Schultz 6/5/24

The Really Big Picture: Team Mums

This is backstory of Team Mums, aka REALLY big mums. These mums aren’t built to be worn. They’re about shared experiences.

Amy Schultz 5/6/24 Amy Schultz 5/6/24

How Big are Texas High School Homecoming Mums in 2025?

Mums are big. Senior mums are bigger. But the majority of homecoming mums in Texas today are probably not as large as you think.

Amy Schultz 2/20/24 Amy Schultz 2/20/24

The World’s Biggest Homecoming Mum

And the new Guinness World Record for the largest homecoming mum goes to…