A s a mom, I know that a back-to-school checklist is the easiest way to get ready for a new year. I know—it feels like we’re finally ready to enjoy summer with plenty of travel and fun activities ...

Rosie is a well-known name at local fairs in Anderson, Indiana, not because she’s a celebrity, but because she’s a standout ...

The mum is as over-the-top as a senior mum can be, with pearl-laden letters that spell “Homecoming,” sparkly purple cutouts reading “spill the tea” and “dearest gentle reader,” gold ...

But, at their root, homecoming mums may just be a big ol’ metaphor for the oh-so-big reputation of Texas. At least that’s what one mum historian believes.

Apparently, homecoming mums are the word in Louisiana and Texas. If you or your child has ever gone to homecoming, you may have seen, or perhaps even received, a homecoming mum.

In her own words, a homecoming mum is a flower adorned with ribbons and noise makers -- and it's a bit over the top. "I love over the top, so it works for me," she said.

Homecoming mums return to Texas and bigger than ever! See photos from across the state Gannett Alexis Simmerman and Brandi D. Addison, USA TODAY NETWORK September 17, 2024 at 5:17 AM ...

Homecoming mums: Origin of the Texas tradition The tradition of homecoming mums originated in Missouri, which also hosted the first-ever homecoming football game in 1911, according to Texas Highways.

The first reported sighting of a homecoming mum in Texas was in 1936 at a football game at Baylor University. Since then, Texans have expanded and embellished the tradition, turning it into the ...

The first reported sighting of a homecoming mum in Texas was in 1936 at a football game at Baylor University. Since then, Texans have expanded and embellished the tradition, turning it into the ...

As the popularity of homecoming mums continues to grow, so does the number of scams targeting customers seeking custom designs. Mum Queen Liz Cleaver, who has been creating homecoming mums and ...

The Champion Charms constructed a 16-foot mum to help advertise one of their Fall fundraisers, Mum Sales for Homecoming. The oversized mum is made of poster board, colored butcher paper, cardstock, ...