Merida's new look might have got her in to the princess pack but has she lost her vote with parents?
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Enjoy our selection of (mostly unhealthy) treats from your childhood.
Georgia Blain entered a dark, almost mythical, kind of underworld.
Guaranteed to satisfy any little monster's hunger after school.
Print off this fun St Patrick's Day Leprechaun Maze and help our friend the Irish Leprechaun find his pot of gold through the maze under the rainbow.
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14 Mar Print off this fun St Patrick's Day activity and have hours of fun with the kids.
14 Mar Join in on the St Patrick's Day celebrations with this design a shamrock activity.
15 Mar Go green for St Patrick's Day and join in on the celebrations with these fun activities and recipes.
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