Connect with local businesses at the MotHERHOOD pop-up

Continue the Mother's Day celebrations with a pop-up shop for moms and women — men are invited, too.

Selina Barajas, owner and founder of Mi Reina Mobile Boutique, joined forces with YWCA's Microbusiness Advancement Center to bring Tucson's south side a pop-up shop that empowers women.

The shop combines Baraja's concept of driving more local business to Tucson's south side and the advancement center's efforts to build a local economy that works for everybody with the spirit of Mother's Day.

"I wanted to incorporate Mother's Day into this pop-up as the main theme, however, the non-moms are just as vital," Barajas said. "So I looked at the word motherhood and 'HERHOOD' stood out to be our common thread to reclaim space and reconnect with others."

Marisol Flores-Aguirre, the advancement center's executive director, knew this was something she had to support.

"We know that local, small businesses are the heart of a healthy and growing economy and our partnership is a reflection of our commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs; particularly those who are women and immigrants," she said.

This is the first time Barajas has collaborated with the advancement center and hopes to host more pop-ups in the future.

At the shop

You can participate in the free health and wellness workout at 9 a.m. or maybe cook something with your child at 10 a.m.

Then from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can shop with local businesses. Bring cash because some of the vendor's are selling at a pop-up for the first time. You can expect:

• Express manicures or pedicures for $15.

• Lipstick and makeup from Kim's Lip Boutique.

• Body care products from Casablanca Body.

• Home products from Tupperware with Julie.

• Find more info on the event's Facebook page.

Attendees are also encouraged to bring and donate unused feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads, menstrual cups) to support homeless women as part of the YWCA's Project Period.