Who wants to wait in a long line when it comes to getting your photo taken with the fab-n-furry Easter Bunny?

You don't have to because The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens totally understands we all need to save time for planning our Egg Hunt on the beach.

So, grab your basket of fake grass and eggs and hip-hop to the front of the line with their Fast Pass.

​Bunny photos will be available available March 11-26, but March 24 is the last day to purchase your Fast Pass.

It seems easy enough. You purchase the pass, print it out and head to Easter Bunny Set at the Mall. Upon arrival, give your pass to one of Bunny helpers who will show you to the FastPass line. Your printed copy is required for access.

For information on package prices and purchasing instructions, go to the Gardens Mall Website, and look under Events.

http://www.thegardensmall.com/events/fastpass-for-easter-bunny-photos

We may see you there, but as you can see we also like to snap a few candid shots. When you live in South Florida, Easter outdoors looks extremely nice. --Pam

​There it was on February 20, a random post on Facebook.

Who knew there was a National Love Your Pet Day?

No one told me, and I had no celebration planned for my girl. No special treats or colorful hats were procured, and I felt bad about it until today when I saw another random post proclaiming today, National Toast Day.

Do we really need all these special days to love our dogs and toast?

Of course, my little fur-baby is the best, and deserves loads of love and attention every day because she is the best.

But, as constant Facebook posts confirm, most dog owners think they have the best dog.

So, all this made me wonder what exactly is the best breed of dog, and do I have it, like I think I do?

Do you?

Is there even an answer to this question?

After many years of being without a dog (cats, yes), there came a day in 2007 when my heart told me it was time to cast an eye in the general direct of a canine. I had to have a dog, and a move to South Florida from Ohio made it seem all the more perfect.

My last dog had been a Lhasa Apso, named Pasha. She was a beautiful girl, and I loved her dearly.

However, I failed her when it came to training and knowing what she needed to be the best she could be.

This time, I promised myself and my patient spouse, would be different.

So, turning to a trusted friend who was armed with scads of animal care information, the research began.

Digging into the world of canines quickly made my head spin. There was so much to learn, but I knew the world of owning a dog had changed vastly since my days with Pasha.

The changes were for the better, it was obvious. So many excellent tools and products were available.
So, I pared it all down to what I felt would work in my world.