Olivia Culpo is keeping one festive habit alive even as she and NFL star Christian McCaffrey enter motherhood together. Amid holiday preparations and a busy season of promotions, the model and former Miss Universe is sticking to a signature gift that has become a staple among the 49ers’ partners.
Why pecan pies are Culpo’s go-to holiday gift for NFL partners
Every year, Culpo sends the significant others of Christian McCaffrey’s teammates a particular sweet treat. She confirmed the choice while talking about her involvement in a football-inspired fashion campaign.
- Pecan pies are the annual present she ships to the WAGs.
- She doesn’t bake them herself and relies on professional bakers for the orders.
- Alongside the pies, she plans to include pieces from her Abercrombie collection tied to the campaign.
Culpo described the pies as a long-standing tradition rather than a homemade labor of love. She enjoys picking out the final gifts and making sure each package arrives ready for the holidays.
Preparing a new kind of Christmas: first holiday as parents
This year marks the couple’s first Christmas with their daughter, who arrived in July. Home life now includes the baby and their dog, Oliver Sprinkles, and holiday plans reflect that change.
Family-focused celebrations
- Quiet, cozy traditions over big parties.
- Gifts that balance practicality and personal style.
- Simple comforts that welcome visitors into a lived-in home.
On social media, Culpo has noted how becoming a mother shifted her view of household clutter. What once bothered her now feels like warmth and authenticity. She says that small messes can make a home feel inviting and joyful.
From relationship beginnings to married life
Their romance first attracted attention in 2019. Several years later the pair moved through major milestones that were public and widely covered by entertainment outlets.
- First linked in public in 2019.
- Engaged in April 2023.
- Married in June 2024.
Since then, they’ve blended celebrity life with parenting and kept appearing at events and games together.
Work, partnerships and media projects shaping the season
Culpo is balancing family time with professional commitments. She’s the face of a football-themed collection for a well-known retailer and serves as host on a forthcoming streaming food competition.
- The fashion tie connects her with football culture and lifestyle marketing.
- Her TV role leans into culinary themes, reflecting her interest in food and entertaining.
Those projects give her gifting ideas and help explain why clothing from the campaign appears alongside her annual pies.
Gifting logistics and seasonal planning
Managing large orders and coordinating shipments takes planning. Culpo prefers to outsource baking and focus on styling the packages.
- Choose bakers and place orders early.
- Pair the pie with curated apparel pieces.
- Ship to recipients so gifts arrive before the holidays.
Her method keeps the tradition meaningful while practical for a busy household.
How parenthood altered holiday priorities
The shift to having a baby has changed what matters during the season. Instead of perfection, Culpo emphasizes presence and small rituals.
- Less emphasis on staged photos or flawless décor.
- More attention to comfort and memories.
- Focus on family rhythms and new traditions with their daughter.
With both Culpo and McCaffrey navigating careers and new parenting responsibilities, the couple is prioritizing meaningful moments at home and gentle celebrations with friends and family.
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