Adulthood isn't always fun, but at least when you have kids, you get to do fun kid stuff: building forts, visiting theme parks, playing Candyland, and hanging out on a swing set without getting weird looks. But what if you don't have kids and still want an excuse to act like one?

The best part about spending your weekend immersed in a childish activity is adopting a kid's attitude at the same time: don't be self-conscious, don't worry about work, and just have fun. Here are 16 ideas for how you can feel young again without spending too much grown-up money.

1. Spend a day at a water park.
2. Or just run through a sprinkler on your next jog.
3. Grab a ball and glove and play some good old-fashioned catch.
4. Build a sand castle at the beach.
5. Invite your friends over for a slumber party. Pajamas required, cocktails optional.

See the rest of the sweet 16 when you read more.

Studying a foreign language could make you smarter. According to a study from the University of Chicago, people make more rational decisions when thinking in a foreign language, because it forces us to use the more analytical side of our brains.

If you're looking to learn a language, you could certainly do worse than Spanish. It's the third most-spoken language in the world, and Hispanics make up more than 16 percent of the US population. So, in honor of Cinco de Mayo, here are five tools I've found super helpful in my quest to learn Spanish as an adult.

• App: Larousse Spanish-English Dictionary ($4.99) The free Spanish-English dictionary apps I tried left a lot to be desired, and this $5 app is well worth the price. It quickly translates almost any word from my phone, and it also has tons of verb conjugations — a must have for beginners! Plus I can do my homework on the go.
• Podcast: Discover Spanish (free) This series of 10-minute Spanish lessons is great for travelers, because it teaches commonly used phrases while also explaining a bit of the grammar, so you're more likely to remember. It's also a great supplement to in-person Spanish lessons. After a while, I found the hilarious music and overly enthusiastic host "Johnny Spanish" quite endearing.

Three more Spanish tools after the break.

Your commitment is what matters, but you'd still be pretty upset if you lost your engagement ring, right? Before you get too caught up in showing off your bling like Carrie Underwood, make sure to protect your prized possession with jewelry insurance.

A good personal-article insurance policy will cover your engagement ring, wedding ring, or other jewelry — up to whatever amount you choose — in the case of theft, loss, fire, or something crazy, like the diamond falling out during a water-ski excursion. Policies vary depending on your coverage and the value of your ring, but there are some general rules. Now that you've found the perfect ring, here's what you need to know about ring insurance.

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• 7 industries that prey on our delusion — LearnVest
• 17 things car salesmen don't want you to know — Wise Bread
• Inspiring tales of women who wanted it all and got it — The Grindstone
• Another reason Ellen DeGeneres kicks butt — HuffPost Women
• Things we'd happily give up for free hotel Internet — The Billfold
• Frugal but sweet Easter treats — SavingsMania
• Could your emergency fund be making it worse? — MyBankTracker

• The stock market is at a record high; what should you do? — LearnVest
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• How to be frugal without turning into a hermit — Wise Bread
• Social media and your job search — The Grindstone
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• How to organize your extra buttons — Real Simple
• Free donuts! At Krispy Kreme! Need we say more? — All You
• Beware of fake credit scores! — MyBankTracker
• First-born kids are more likely to rake in the dough — The Billfold
• A trust fund isn't the answer to everything — DailyWorth

• More women land on Forbes' billionaire list — The Jane Dough
• 14 hidden airline fees to beware of — Real Simple
• 8 mistakes not to make on LinkedIn — LearnVest
• What the Girl Scouts can teach us about making money — Wise Bread
• Women in Japan are doing what to make money?! — All You
• The pitfalls of rewards credit cards — Credit Sesame
• Women experience more work stress than men — The Grindstone
• You cannot underestimate the importance of enough sleep — HuffPost Women
• Odd jobs: earning a living as a cannabis baker — The Billfold

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• How to maximize your storage, room by room
• 10 totally free ways to relax
• How to handle gifts you don't want
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• Facebook interns get better perks than most of us — LearnVest
• "Binders of women" and other sexist remarks of 2012 — The Jane Dough
• Beware banks closing early on New Year's Eve — My Bank Tracker
• 31 surprising uses for baking soda — All You
• The "perfect" woman circa 1912 will surprise you — HuffPost Women
• Five things one woman wasted money on this year — The Billfold
• 10 worst financial habits to break — Bankrate
• 8 "life hacks" you needn't bother with — Wise Bread
• Go for it! Shopping for a home in the New Year — Credit Sesame

• What people spend on engagements, from rings to proposals — LearnVest
• Don't forget to check off these five postholiday tasks — The Jane Dough
• How to donate used books — Real Simple
• Most women agree with the "irresistibly attractive" ruling. Do you? — HuffPost Women
• Eight prominent people answer nosy money questions — The Billfold
• Three excuses you should never use at work — The Daily Muse
• Four tips for making New Year's resolutions stick — Wise Bread
• How a little extra income can help your credit score — Credit Karma
• A workplace where half of all women are sexually harassed — The Grindstone
• The best jobs for women in 2013 — Forbes

• 7 things to know about postholiday shopping — LearnVest
• Sadly, Bethenny Frankel is divorcing, but smartly, she has a prenup — The Jane Dough
• 5 unconventional ways to be a great friend — HuffPost Women
• What to do with your holiday bonus — CreditSesame
• 2012: the year one woman learned what stuff really costs — The Billfold
• Unlock the hidden potential of holiday leftovers! — AllYou
• 12 habits of highly responsible credit-card users — Wise Bread
• Looking to buy a French chateau on the cheap? — Bankrate
• Feeling sluggish today? Blame "social jet lag" — The Grindstone

• Last-minute gifts you can buy at the grocery store
• 25 best life hacks of 2012
• 11 ways to spend your FSA money by year's end
• Our favorite Etsy finds of the year
• DIY painted coasters make for festive cocktail fun
• What does your 2013 financial horoscope hold?
• How to deal with even the most awkward holiday gifting situations
• Now is the time to do a simple act of kindness

• Is it better to be paid in compliments than money? — LearnVest
• Marissa Mayer's approval rating at Yahoo! drops — The Jane Dough
• The year's best and worst moments in women's health — HuffPost Women
• Let's throw some money at our problems, shall we? — The Billfold
• The best time of year to buy 15 essentials — Real Simple
• How to build a wardrobe on a budget — Bankrate
• 10 career lessons from Tory Burch — The Grindstone
• Cheap, easy, and delicious potluck dishes — Wise Bread

• Eight movies with a hidden money lesson — LearnVest
• The 50 women of the year — The Jane Dough
• Quick! Add this to your phone before traveling this holiday — Real Simple
• The workplace mistake that may be keeping women back — HuffPost Women
• How Teach For America can teach you something — The Billfold
• Five gifts with hidden costs and how to deal with them — Credit Sesame
• Must women be childless to fight the wage gap? — The Grindstone
• FICO vs. fakes: are you getting an accurate credit score? — Wise Bread
• Why you should hire a travel agent — Daily Worth

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• A cute Christmas craft you can make tonight — AllYou
• How much time are we wasting at work? This infographic might shock you — The Jane Dough
• No money to your name? Here's how to survive a week — Wise Bread
• 18 female tech execs to watch — HuffPost Women
• Female drivers are passing men in sheer numbers — Bankrate
• Office confessions! What really goes on at work — LearnVest
• Why companies want to be in the bridal industry's "pink ghetto" — The Grindstone
• Creative jobs that actually pay — or do they? — The Billfold
• How reworking your budget can boost your credit score — Credit Sesame
• The unspoken rules of calling in sick — The Daily Muse

• Nine meaningful gifts that don't cost a thing
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• Is The Office the next Fifty Shades of Grey? — The Jane Dough
• What the heck is the fiscal cliff and how will it affect you? — LearnVest
• Six ways to get yourself out of a rut — Wise Bread
• A dying executive wonders if working so hard was worth it — The Grindstone
• Three communication mistakes you're making at work — The Daily Muse
• Mom steals her daughter's identity and ruins her credit — The Billfold

• Meet the (record-breaking) 20 new female senators! — LearnVest
• What you can learn from your female co-workers — The Jane Dough
• 25 ways to make a career change right now — Wise Bread
• What do you consider the makings of a perfect day? — HuffPost Women
• Will you jump on the "power flats" fashion trend? — The Grindstone
• 5 dumb ways you're wasting money — MyBankTracker
• How to slow down and enjoy life — Real Simple

• 5 things to get excited about now that the election is over — The Jane Dough
• How the president could close the wage gap once and for all — LearnVest
• Questions to ask to hire a financial advisor you trust — Credit Sesame
• 20 signs you were raised by frugal parents — Wise Bread
• What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self? — HuffPost Women
• TV characters who could not afford these fabulous apartments — The Grindstone
• Just how much do comedians make? — The Billfold
• When to buy tickets for holiday travel — AllYou
• Awkward! What to say in uncomfortable social situations — Real Simple