Hot dogs don’t necessarily make for hot bodies, and when was the last time a grilled onion wowed the crowd? This summer try subbing out the usual fatty proteins and carbs for more swimsuit-friendly options. Take a bite of this unusually good grilling menu, sans buns and burgers.

A new school year may be fast approaching, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end just yet. Make a day out of recreating your favorite summer memories, whether it includes that fun day at the water park, relaxing barbecue at home or day trip to the city.

Fried fare tops the list of good-for-the-soul foods. But the classic comfort favorites like fish sticks and french fries have recently been upstaged by never-before-fried items like Oreos and pickles. It left us wondering: What’s next? Herewith, five foods that have made fried strides, from the reasonably healthy-ish to the downright decadent.

While your days may be merry and bright this season, they may also be expensive. Your spending has most likely increased -- if not by a load, at least a little. Lessen your expenses while embracing this celebratory time spent with family and friends with the help of a few budget-friendly holiday party suggestions. Here's how to throw a party this season for under $99.

What does your dream future entail? A fabulous jet-set life? Or more like a quiet cottage by the sea? Either way, you might have a general idea of how much you’ll need to make it happen. But the reality is, when it comes to these things, our calculations can often be way off.