Spotlight on Our Long Island Reporter: An Exclusive Invitation

“The Tradigital Grandma: From Favorite to Forever: An Exclusive Invitation for Our Three Tomatoes Community”

“You spoke. I listened. You taught. I learned. You said you wanted to be remembered.
I said I’ll make you unforgettable.”

There are moments in life when something you’ve carried quietly in your heart is finally ready to be shared. This is one of those moments.

I’ve had the honor of spotlighting remarkable women across Long Island who inspire, uplift, and lead with heart. And in doing so, I’ve come to understand something deeply true about this community. We are women who love deeply. We are women who give endlessly. And whether we say it out loud or quietly hold it within us, we all want to be remembered.

Whether you are a grandmother, a great-grandmother, or someone who hopes to be one someday, or a woman who believes that love, family, and memories matter, this book was written for you with love.

Have you ever thought about how you want to be remembered? I’ve listened to you. I’ve heard you talk about your parents, your families, your children, your grandchildren, the traditions you hold dear, and the memories you never want to lose. I’ve seen the emotion in your eyes when you speak about them. I’ve heard the quiet hope in your voice, that somehow, the love you’ve given, the life you’ve lived, will be remembered. I carried your words with me. And now, those words, your words, were the inspiration for my new book, The Tradigital Grandma: From Favorite to Forever. It was written for women like us who understand that love is not just something we feel, it’s something we want to pass on for generations to come.

My Mom with her two grandchildren in 1994

A Tradigital Grandma is a woman who realizes something powerful: Legacy isn’t something we leave behind. It’s something we create every single day. It’s found in the traditions you keep alive, the stories you share, and the values you pass down.




This book is about making sure the people we love never have to wonder how much they meant to us.

Same stoop. Me with my three grandchildren in 2026.

And it is not just a book you read once. It’s a book you live with, one you can open in the quiet of your home, or take with you on vacation, letting it meet you wherever you are.

The Tradigital Grandma on vacation with you.

Before this book is officially released on April 21, I wanted to offer something special to this community that has meant so much to me, an opportunity to get early access and receive a complimentary copy of one of my bestselling “For Eternity” books.

Whether you choose it for yourself or as a meaningful gift this Mother’s Day, my hope is simple: that it helps you hold onto what matters most. Welcome to The Tradigital Grandma Era! Now, let’s make you unforgettable!

The Tradigital Grandma in the comfort of your home.

To purchase a copy of the book, please visit: www.grandmagrandmatellmemore.com

 

 

Andrea Peponakis

Andrea Peponakis is a retired foreign language teacher who then became a local newspaper journalist and local radio show host. Born and raised in Astoria, Queens and on Long Island, Andrea is now focusing on writing children’s books. The motivation to become an author was inspired by her three grandchildren. Her book, Grandma, Grandma, Tell Me More: My Family Loves Me, was featured at this year’s London Book Festival and at The LA Times Book Fair. Andrea currently resides on Long Island near her children and grandchildren. Her days are spent creating everlasting memories with her grandchildren and writing.

Andrea Peponakis

Andrea Peponakis is a retired foreign language teacher who then became a local newspaper journalist and local radio show host. Born and raised in Astoria, Queens and on Long Island, Andrea is now focusing on writing children’s books. The motivation to become an author was inspired by her three grandchildren. Her book, Grandma, Grandma, Tell Me More: My Family Loves Me, was featured at this year’s London Book Festival and at The LA Times Book Fair. Andrea currently resides on Long Island near her children and grandchildren. Her days are spent creating everlasting memories with her grandchildren and writing.

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