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                                                             ~ 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/
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