Kristina Zias Reveals Her Scented Secret To Hosting The Ultimate Summer Bash

Model, style influencer, and mom of two, Kristina Zias, is taking us back to the good old days, complete with popsicles, beach days, and backyard fun.

To help launch Glade’s limited-edition Americana collection, available exclusively at Walmart, Kristina Zias has teamed up with the fragrance brand to host a summer soirée that celebrates the nostalgic joys of the season.

“Partnering with Glade for their new Americana collection was an immediate yes for me,” Zias told The Blast exclusively. “The collection encapsulates the nostalgic and joyful moments of summertime traditions that define the season and a lifestyle I am consciously making sure my kids grow up with. Think picnics, beach days, eating ice pops and playing in the backyard.”

The limited-edition line includes three summer-inspired scents, Berries & Cream, Summer Pops, and Beach Life, each crafted to evoke cherished seasonal memories. And for Zias, the collection isn’t just about fragrance, it’s about storytelling.

“These scents evoke so many happy summer memories,” she admitted. “This collection is perfect for helping people lean into those nostalgic moments and bring some extra enjoyment throughout the season.”

Her personal favorite? Summer Pops.

“It was so hard to choose just one, but Summer Pops really stands out for me,” Zias said.

“It brings back childhood memories of enjoying a cool popsicle on a warm day, which I now do with my children. With notes of orange, pineapple, strawberry, white peach, and sandalwood, it truly captures the warmth and joy of summers growing up.”

Zias also loves that the Americana collection is budget-friendly and accessible.

“I’m a huge believer that a good-smelling home shouldn’t come with a huge price tag,” she said. “The collection is exclusively available in-store and online at Walmart and has beautifully crafted and affordable scents inspired by summertime traditions. That’s why I was thrilled to collaborate on helping them launch it.”

When it comes to entertaining, scent plays a key role in her home. “Scent is essential in setting the mood,” she explained. “The Glade Americana collection is my new go-to for summer entertaining this year. The scents are the perfect complement to any occasion, and the price makes it easier to change the fragrance when I want to match any vibe.”

She even rotates scents based on activities.

“For example, after a day at the beach, Beach Life lets you keep the tropical vibe going at home with its notes of sea salt, driftwood, white moss, and white peony,” Zias said. “And because it comes in candles, PlugIns Scented Oil refills, and Automatic Sprays, it’s easy to keep my home smelling fresh and inviting all summer long.”

And with summer now in full swing, Zias is making memories with her two little ones, right at home. “We have officially made our house the party house,” she added, with a smile. “I love entertaining, so our backyard becomes a rotating event space for our kids, families, and friends."

The model continued, "As soon as the sun is out, the pool floats are out, the bounce house is up, the BBQ is grilling, and we are ready to have fun!”

She’s even planning a special surprise for her neighbors. “This year, I am also getting ready to host an outdoor movie night for our neighborhood, which I am so excited about!”

So what keeps the busy mom and influencer grounded and inspired?

“We recently moved across the country from Los Angeles to New Jersey to be closer to family,” Zias shared. “Being around my parents, siblings, and kids definitely keeps me grounded. I’m incredibly inspired by my environment and being outdoors.”

She added, “We’re so lucky to live on the water and by the beach, so we are incredibly active as a family. I find myself continuing to set physical goals, like running a half marathon, which I did at the end of April. Movement and being outdoors is so inspiring!”

With Glade’s Americana collection now available for summer and her home ready for nonstop fun, Zias is embracing the simple pleasures of the season, and making sure her kids do, too.

“These are the moments I want them to remember,” she told The Blast. “The scents, the sunshine, the joy… all of it.”