mum stories
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about homecoming mums, one blog post at a time
inspired by the book MUMENTOUS by Amy J. Schultz
Quick Take: Mum earrings are a 2025 Homecoming mum mini-trend
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.
Where do you buy a homecoming mum?
Please, whatever you do, don’t wait until homecoming week to get started.
Are bells still a thing in homecoming mums?
Just like everything else related to homecoming mums in Texas, including bells in the design of a mum is completely up to the person who’s wearing it and the person who’s making it. Well, almost.
Buzzing for BeyHive homecoming mums
“Beyoncé asked us to go to homecoming, and we understood the assignment.”
Texas Homecoming Mums: 2025 Trend Watch
According to mum-making experts, these are the must-have homecoming mum styles for 2025.
Real people are behind those websites that sell homecoming mum supplies
There’s a moment in every mum maker’s life where she or he thought, I could do that.
The biggest 2025 homecoming mum trend? Say “Oui” to “Coquette”
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.
How cowbells became part of football tradition
The cowbell as a school spirit item has a unique history tied closely to college football, especially Mississippi State University.
New Audiobook of “MUMENTOUS” Explores the Deep-Rooted Tradition of Homecoming Mums
“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."
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.
Readers' Favorite recognizes "Mumentous" by Amy J Schultz in its annual international book award contest
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.
Homecoming Mum Field Trip! Princeton ISD floral design classes go BIG and small
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.
Video Exclusive: Sabrina Rosser of RG Mums takes a tour of the Mumentous exhibit and chats with author Amy Schultz
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.
Keynote Remarks for the Opening of the MUMENTOUS Cultural Heritage Exhibit in Garland, Texas
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!
