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BORED IN THE HOUSE
~ Hailey Thomas & Jyotsna Fernandes
MUG CAKE ART THERAPY
About five months into quarantine, you’ve ART THERAPY is a distinct discipline that
incorporates creative methods of expression through
definitely run out of snacks. You no longer
visual art media. Whether it’s a perfect painting or
have the strength to cook or bake, it’s just too much
simply just paint flung at a canvas with no final
effort. We have the perfect solution for you. After trying
picture in mind, it is art and it is beautiful.
various recipes ranging from a cardboard
like cake to a tasteless sponge, we have the
There is nothing like aggressively splashing
ultimate mug lava cake for everyone!
multicolored paint on a plain white paper. You have to
keep in mind that you’re not looking for an ideal end
INGREDIENTS
result or product, you’re simply expressing yourself,
3 tbsp self raising flour (just flour with a pinch of
your emotions and thoughts, through each brush
baking powder) stroke and splatter of paint.
2 tbsp cocoa powder
“We don’t make mistakes,
1/4 tsp salt
just happy little accidents.”
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp oil - Bob Ross
3 tbsp milk You don’t have to be a great artist or be uniquely
A drop of vanilla essence talented; you just have to do what makes you
happy. You don’t have to care whether it looks
good enough or not because that doesn’t always
INSTRUCTIONS
matter. Don’t lay too much emphasis on a great
Mix the dry ingredients first in the mug and
finish, because the process is what matters.
then mix in the others gradually. Make sure the batter is smooth.
PS- try a wide range of mediums and discover
You can add more or less milk depending upon the texture
you favorite!
of your batter (we’re going for a less thick more liquid batter)
Add chocolate chips or any kind of eating or cooking chocolate
you have, depending on how much melted chocolate you want,
and place your mug in the microwave for 1 minute.
ONLINE GAMES TO PLAY:
For those of you who love engaging in online gaming, we have a little something. Below are some games that you can play alone
or with your friends. [All games mentioned are strictly for ages 13 and above]
1. Among us: Among Us is a flourishing game of teamwork and betrayal, which you can appreciate with your friends.
-Among us on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innersloth.spacemafia&hl=en_IN
-Among us on Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/among-us/id1351168404
2. Valorant: Another multiplayer game that is a first player shooter game that tests the aptness of your tactics. https://playvalorant.com/en-
us/
3. Secret Hitler: A game that calls for deception. Originally a board game, it is now available online. Each private game takes five to ten
players at a time. https://www.secrethitler.com/
4. Spyfall: Analogous to ‘Cluedo’, explore this game of deception that challenges you and your friends to spy fantasies.
https://www.spyfall.app/
