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Check out this page for important updates regarding Mum's the Word!
6.7.22- We have enjoyed making so many mums and garters for you over the last 7 years! We want you to know, we are still here this year but we are working in a much smaller, slower capacity this year. We can still help our customers as long as they order EARLY. We will more than likely be unable to fulfill orders placed on Tuesday-Thursday for a homecoming in the same week. We also are only able to make and deliver only so many products at once, so once pickup slots are full for one day, there is no longer availability to pick up even if you order in time. This means it is absolutely crucial to find your school's homecoming date and place your order NOW to reserve your pickup date and time, even if it is weeks in advance. If you end up needing to add to your order later on, we can work with you to make this happen as long as you let us know at least 3 days before your pickup date. Thank you for understanding and thank you for continuing to choose us for your homecoming mum and garter needs!
7.25.20- Website updates are underway, and hopefully you'll find our changes much more user-friendly! We are giving our customers more control to purchase specific customization items along with their mum(s)/garter(s), without having to give us a call! Please remember that purchasing customizations up front is not required, but due to our current pandemic we are trying to limit cash transactions as much as possible. All of our extras preface to not purchase without a main product, but we will work with you on this if you are able to purchase them closer to your pick-up date. Thank you for understanding!
6.28.20- Y'all, COVID is apparently going to stick around as long as it wants to. That does not mean we won't be here for you this mum season! Traditional football season or not, we are ready to make mums and garters for you almost just as soon as you need them (just need a few days' notice, please). All of us working on your orders are careful to limit exposure, always wear masks in public, and wash hands regularly. We will adjust meet-ups as needed to ensure safe delivery of our products. Please return to this page for additional COVID-19 updates!
9.9.19- Welcome back! We are excited to announce the official release of the Triple Senior Mum. This beast is the queen of all senior mums, includes a senior package, and costs $170. We are also thrilled to FINALLY announce that we now offer holographic letters in silver and gold! You can upgrade the included name on your mum to holographic for $2, and you can add an additional holographic name ribbon for $4.50. We spent a lot of time working on our letters this summer, and have drastically improved the quality and versatility of our regular letters. We are also working on our order page to add more commonly requested extras for your convenience. Unfortunately, not everything is available to add to your cart at this time, but hopefully in the future it will be. Pictures are also coming for all of the extra items so you can get a better idea of what exactly you are paying for. Also, great news! Our team is now all living in one city. Anyone who has taken a phone order previously might have heard that one of us lived 12 hours away in New Mexico, but not anymore! Kelly is back to help Lynn and Michelle, and this hopefully means we will not be closing down on orders too much this year. This also means some new phone hours were implemented due to changes in employment for Kelly, who answers all incoming phone calls. Please remember to leave a voicemail if you don't get an answer when you call, so she knows to call you back as soon as she can. We are already in full swing production for this year, and cannot wait to see what we can make for you!
8.30.18- This year we have added one teeny tiny new product- the Ring Mum! Check it out on our Small Mums page. We also have added a new customization choice- one so custom, it can be almost anything you want! We are also trying to make the ordering process easier for our online customers. You are now required to enter color and name information for each product you order, and the Note to Seller box is still available at the end of the order too! Customers can also now order some of our customization choices at the same time they order a mum and/or garter- please note that all choices for customization are not available online, and that all orders for customization only will be cancelled and refunded in full. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about this year's updates!
9.10.17- We have some NEW products this year! First, introducing our (new) Pee Wee Garters: we have made these tiny arm bands in past years, but have never advertised them as a separate product. Find and order yours here. Second, we now proudly make and sell Birthday Mums! They are the size of a mini mum and come multi-colored, with fun birthday decorations: get one here. And, finally, introducing the Senior Garter! With the popularity of Silver Mums rising, we thought it would only be fair to offer a garter of similar caliber: mostly silver or gold, with white or your choice of color accents! Larger than the traditional garter as well- grab one here.
8.4.17- We've missed you all! The website is under construction for the next several days while we implement some changes and updates. Products are available for purchase at the correct prices, though pictures and titles may be incorrect. Please excuse our mess!
10.11.16- We are closed for orders for homecomings on October 14th, 15th, and 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and are still taking orders for all homecomings happening on future dates. Thank you for your business!
8.30.16- Welcome back! We are excited to serve you in 2016!
10.12.15- Starting tonight, due to time constraints we are not able to make any more dazzling long, double, or triple mums for homecomings on or before October 16th. We would love to make a traditional long mum or smaller for you, so please continue ordering at this time! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers.
10.4.15- Effective immediately, we have implemented a delivery and pickup schedule for the remainder of the 2015 homecoming season. The reason for this is to be able to fulfill as many orders as possible each week. Check out the new schedule here and let us know if you have any questions!
9.29.15- We are FULL on orders placed for homecomings on October 2nd-3rd. Any orders placed for this weekend will be refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience.
8.24.15- Mum's the Word may be unavailable to deliver mums from September 1st - 8th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
8.24.15- Our most recent album of completed mums is now on Facebook! View it here at Mums & Garters 2014.
8.24.15- Happy first day to many of our schools! The website updates are just about complete: the biggest changes include new photo albums of mums and customizations, the ever-changing new customizations themselves, and football mums are BACK! We can't wait to start making your mums!
7.3.15- The website is back in the works- be on the lookout for new updates; we will update you as they are posted.
11.12.14- Thank you to all who gave us your business this year! Mum's the Word will be closing for the season this month (November 2014). We will re-open at the beginning of August 2015 for the next homecoming season. Online orders may still be accepted through November 19th, and all phone orders will cease on November 30th. Be on the lookout for a new Facebook album of 2014 orders! See you next year!
10.11.14- We have updated the order page to include a copy of our return policy. The return policy can also be found on the cart and checkout pages when ordering, but does not show on the mobile version of our site anywhere except the Order Online page.
9.3.14- We are currently experiencing difficulties with our online ordering system. We have been assured the issue will be resolved within 24 hours. In the meantime, please CALL US at 210-748-1315 to place an order via phone; we will do our best to accommodate you in a timely manner. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused our customers and are working diligently to fix the problem.
9.2.14- Mum's the Word has officially SOLD OUT of football-shaped mums! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thanks to everyone who ordered these extra special mums; we appreciate all of your business!
8.25.14- Welcome back to school! Just a heads up, Mum's the Word may be unavailable to make deliveries from September 19-22, 2014. We will still be able to take orders at this time and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please keep this in mind if your homecoming falls within this time frame!
8.5.14- The website is up and running for the 2014 mum season! Be on the lookout for updates on various pages, to be mentioned on a later date.
10.27.13- Mum's the Word will remain open until November 30th, 2013. We will reopen for the 2014 homecoming season. Thanks to all that chose us this year; we look forward to seeing you soon! Have a great winter and summer break!
10.20.13- We are FULL on orders for this week! We are unable to deliver any more orders until after October 26th. Thank you all for your orders and for your understanding!
10.6.13- Pictures of all delivered orders from this year are now on Facebook! Check them out in our most recent album, Mums and Garters 2013.
9.8.13- This week (September 9-13th) our business has limited availability to fill and deliver orders. Please order early if you are wanting a mum or garter for this week!
7.30.13- Mum's the Word will be unavailable to fill and deliver orders from October 18-26th. We will still take any orders in this timeframe, and apologize for the inconvenience. Please be advised of this window if your school's homecoming falls into it so that you can get your order in time.
7.30.13- Introducing NEW Silver Mums! These mums will be standard length (22" ribbon) and composed of nothing but dazzling ribbon! Choose to have your mum all silver with a tiny bit of white accent (1/2 of chain, trinkets and name ribbon), or pick a color to accent within this very sparkly mum. Silver mums also come with extra footballs and trinkets and are currently priced at $50.
7.30.13- We will be retiring our football-shaped garters this season. The football-shaped mums are still available, but in a limited quantity. Order early to ensure you get yours!
7.30.13- Mum's the Word has moved exclusively to San Antonio this year. This means we will no longer be able to serve the Brazos County area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
7.30.13- The website is back up and running with some new changes!
7.25.20- Website updates are underway, and hopefully you'll find our changes much more user-friendly! We are giving our customers more control to purchase specific customization items along with their mum(s)/garter(s), without having to give us a call! Please remember that purchasing customizations up front is not required, but due to our current pandemic we are trying to limit cash transactions as much as possible. All of our extras preface to not purchase without a main product, but we will work with you on this if you are able to purchase them closer to your pick-up date. Thank you for understanding!
6.28.20- Y'all, COVID is apparently going to stick around as long as it wants to. That does not mean we won't be here for you this mum season! Traditional football season or not, we are ready to make mums and garters for you almost just as soon as you need them (just need a few days' notice, please). All of us working on your orders are careful to limit exposure, always wear masks in public, and wash hands regularly. We will adjust meet-ups as needed to ensure safe delivery of our products. Please return to this page for additional COVID-19 updates!
9.9.19- Welcome back! We are excited to announce the official release of the Triple Senior Mum. This beast is the queen of all senior mums, includes a senior package, and costs $170. We are also thrilled to FINALLY announce that we now offer holographic letters in silver and gold! You can upgrade the included name on your mum to holographic for $2, and you can add an additional holographic name ribbon for $4.50. We spent a lot of time working on our letters this summer, and have drastically improved the quality and versatility of our regular letters. We are also working on our order page to add more commonly requested extras for your convenience. Unfortunately, not everything is available to add to your cart at this time, but hopefully in the future it will be. Pictures are also coming for all of the extra items so you can get a better idea of what exactly you are paying for. Also, great news! Our team is now all living in one city. Anyone who has taken a phone order previously might have heard that one of us lived 12 hours away in New Mexico, but not anymore! Kelly is back to help Lynn and Michelle, and this hopefully means we will not be closing down on orders too much this year. This also means some new phone hours were implemented due to changes in employment for Kelly, who answers all incoming phone calls. Please remember to leave a voicemail if you don't get an answer when you call, so she knows to call you back as soon as she can. We are already in full swing production for this year, and cannot wait to see what we can make for you!
8.30.18- This year we have added one teeny tiny new product- the Ring Mum! Check it out on our Small Mums page. We also have added a new customization choice- one so custom, it can be almost anything you want! We are also trying to make the ordering process easier for our online customers. You are now required to enter color and name information for each product you order, and the Note to Seller box is still available at the end of the order too! Customers can also now order some of our customization choices at the same time they order a mum and/or garter- please note that all choices for customization are not available online, and that all orders for customization only will be cancelled and refunded in full. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about this year's updates!
9.10.17- We have some NEW products this year! First, introducing our (new) Pee Wee Garters: we have made these tiny arm bands in past years, but have never advertised them as a separate product. Find and order yours here. Second, we now proudly make and sell Birthday Mums! They are the size of a mini mum and come multi-colored, with fun birthday decorations: get one here. And, finally, introducing the Senior Garter! With the popularity of Silver Mums rising, we thought it would only be fair to offer a garter of similar caliber: mostly silver or gold, with white or your choice of color accents! Larger than the traditional garter as well- grab one here.
8.4.17- We've missed you all! The website is under construction for the next several days while we implement some changes and updates. Products are available for purchase at the correct prices, though pictures and titles may be incorrect. Please excuse our mess!
10.11.16- We are closed for orders for homecomings on October 14th, 15th, and 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and are still taking orders for all homecomings happening on future dates. Thank you for your business!
8.30.16- Welcome back! We are excited to serve you in 2016!
10.12.15- Starting tonight, due to time constraints we are not able to make any more dazzling long, double, or triple mums for homecomings on or before October 16th. We would love to make a traditional long mum or smaller for you, so please continue ordering at this time! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers.
10.4.15- Effective immediately, we have implemented a delivery and pickup schedule for the remainder of the 2015 homecoming season. The reason for this is to be able to fulfill as many orders as possible each week. Check out the new schedule here and let us know if you have any questions!
9.29.15- We are FULL on orders placed for homecomings on October 2nd-3rd. Any orders placed for this weekend will be refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience.
8.24.15- Mum's the Word may be unavailable to deliver mums from September 1st - 8th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
8.24.15- Our most recent album of completed mums is now on Facebook! View it here at Mums & Garters 2014.
8.24.15- Happy first day to many of our schools! The website updates are just about complete: the biggest changes include new photo albums of mums and customizations, the ever-changing new customizations themselves, and football mums are BACK! We can't wait to start making your mums!
7.3.15- The website is back in the works- be on the lookout for new updates; we will update you as they are posted.
11.12.14- Thank you to all who gave us your business this year! Mum's the Word will be closing for the season this month (November 2014). We will re-open at the beginning of August 2015 for the next homecoming season. Online orders may still be accepted through November 19th, and all phone orders will cease on November 30th. Be on the lookout for a new Facebook album of 2014 orders! See you next year!
10.11.14- We have updated the order page to include a copy of our return policy. The return policy can also be found on the cart and checkout pages when ordering, but does not show on the mobile version of our site anywhere except the Order Online page.
9.3.14- We are currently experiencing difficulties with our online ordering system. We have been assured the issue will be resolved within 24 hours. In the meantime, please CALL US at 210-748-1315 to place an order via phone; we will do our best to accommodate you in a timely manner. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused our customers and are working diligently to fix the problem.
9.2.14- Mum's the Word has officially SOLD OUT of football-shaped mums! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thanks to everyone who ordered these extra special mums; we appreciate all of your business!
8.25.14- Welcome back to school! Just a heads up, Mum's the Word may be unavailable to make deliveries from September 19-22, 2014. We will still be able to take orders at this time and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please keep this in mind if your homecoming falls within this time frame!
8.5.14- The website is up and running for the 2014 mum season! Be on the lookout for updates on various pages, to be mentioned on a later date.
10.27.13- Mum's the Word will remain open until November 30th, 2013. We will reopen for the 2014 homecoming season. Thanks to all that chose us this year; we look forward to seeing you soon! Have a great winter and summer break!
10.20.13- We are FULL on orders for this week! We are unable to deliver any more orders until after October 26th. Thank you all for your orders and for your understanding!
10.6.13- Pictures of all delivered orders from this year are now on Facebook! Check them out in our most recent album, Mums and Garters 2013.
9.8.13- This week (September 9-13th) our business has limited availability to fill and deliver orders. Please order early if you are wanting a mum or garter for this week!
7.30.13- Mum's the Word will be unavailable to fill and deliver orders from October 18-26th. We will still take any orders in this timeframe, and apologize for the inconvenience. Please be advised of this window if your school's homecoming falls into it so that you can get your order in time.
7.30.13- Introducing NEW Silver Mums! These mums will be standard length (22" ribbon) and composed of nothing but dazzling ribbon! Choose to have your mum all silver with a tiny bit of white accent (1/2 of chain, trinkets and name ribbon), or pick a color to accent within this very sparkly mum. Silver mums also come with extra footballs and trinkets and are currently priced at $50.
7.30.13- We will be retiring our football-shaped garters this season. The football-shaped mums are still available, but in a limited quantity. Order early to ensure you get yours!
7.30.13- Mum's the Word has moved exclusively to San Antonio this year. This means we will no longer be able to serve the Brazos County area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
7.30.13- The website is back up and running with some new changes!