Products by CT Brands

Handmade locally in Connecticut, these small-batch bar soaps are crafted with responsibly sourced oils and butters for a gentle, effective cleanse that leaves skin feeling soft and nourished. Scented only with phthalate-free fragrances and essential oils, each bar is individually hand-cut and made to bring a little joy to your daily routine.

We love these bars for their rich lather, skin-kind ingredients, and thoughtful scents — perfect for upgrading your everyday without overcomplicating it.

Please note: Some of these soaps are made with nourishing goat milk, and the remainder are vegan. 

Make the switch from single-use paper towels to these reusable cotton flannel Paperless Towels—a simple swap that reduces waste and adds style to your home. Handmade in Manchester, Connecticut by The Greener Gift, a local woman-owned small business, these towels are crafted from 100% cotton flannel, primarily sourced from overstock and reclaimed fabrics. That means less waste, more reuse, and a sustainable way to tackle everyday messes.

Each towel measures 12” x 10” and features a single-ply, serged edge for durability. They’re soft yet strong, making them perfect not only as a paper towel replacement but also as napkins, tissues, or reusable cleaning cloths. The towels are machine washable and dryer-safe—plus, their absorbency improves with every wash.

Why we love them:

• Replace single-use paper towels, tissues, and wipes

• Made with 100% cotton flannel

• Primarily created from overstock & secondhand fabrics

• Serged edges prevent fraying for long-lasting use

• Reusable, washable & eco-friendly

• Fabric is compostable at end of life (remove synthetic threads first)

• Handmade in Connecticut by The Greener Gift

Available Options:

• 6-Pack

• 12-Pack on a roll (wrapped around reclaimed cardboard tubes to reduce waste)

• 24-Pack on a roll (wrapped around reclaimed cardboard tubes to reduce waste)

🌈 Please note: Colors and prints vary depending on available fabrics. If you’re ordering online and have a preference, let us know in the order notes—we’ll send you photos of the current options so you can choose the ones you love.

Make single-use sandwich bags a thing of the past with these reusable cotton snack and sandwich bags. Handmade in Manchester, Connecticut by The Greener Gift, a local woman-owned small business, each bag is created in small batches using consciously sourced cotton fabrics—often from overstock and secondhand materials to help reduce waste.

Each bag is lined with a food-safe, water-resistant fabric (the same lining used in The Greener Gift’s popular bowl covers). The fold-over or snap-top closures keep snacks and meals secure without plastic, while the no-exposed-seam construction ensures durability and easy cleaning.

Perfect for:

• Packing sandwiches & snacks for school, work, or picnics

• Storing produce in the fridge

• Holding pet treats during training

• Carrying toiletries or makeup

• Stashing a reusable soap bar or a damp swimsuit

Why we love them:

• A simple, practical replacement for disposable plastic bags & wrap

• Made with 100% cotton exteriors, lined with BPA- & phthalate-free, food-safe fabric

• Durable, washable & reusable (laundry & dryer safe; air dry for best results)

• Edges are serged to prevent fraying

• Handmade in Connecticut by The Greener Gift, a local woman-owned business

• Plastic-free & crafted from upcycled fabrics whenever possible
  

Available Options:

• Snappy Snack Bag (6" x 3.5", snap closure)

• Sandwich Bag (6" x 7", fold-over top)

• Snappy Sandwich Bag (6" x 7", snap closure)

🌿 Colors & patterns vary! Each batch is made with unique fabrics, so no two are ever the same. If you’re ordering online and have specific color or pattern preferences, just leave us a note at checkout—we’ll send photos of the designs currently in stock so you can choose your favorites.

These vegan salt soaps are handmade in small batches in Connecticut using fine sea salt, coconut oil, and shea butter to create a creamy, gently exfoliating lather that leaves skin feeling clean, soft, and refreshed. Individually hand-cut and thoughtfully crafted, these bars offer a spa-like cleanse with a rich texture and vibrant scents.

These fragrant sprays are wonderful as a light perfume, but the essential oil blends are antibacterial and will freshen the air around you as well! They are small enough for your purse or backpack, but last quite a while!

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Witch Hazel, anti-bacterial essential oils

Energizing Citrus has essential oils of Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime

Calming Earthy has Sandalwood, Lemongrass, Tea Tree and Lavender

Uplifting Floral has Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Rose and Lavender

Thoughtfully made treats with local impact.

These dog treats are handcrafted in Deep River, Connecticut by neurodiverse young adults using upcycled spent grains from local breweries. By giving brewing byproducts a second life, they offer a simple, waste-reducing option for treating your pup.

Made in small batches with straightforward ingredients, they’re a feel-good choice for pet parents who care about sustainability and community impact.

Why we love it:

• Handcrafted in Deep River, CT

• Made by neurodiverse young adults

• Uses upcycled spent grains from local breweries

• Simple, recognizable ingredients

• Supports a circular, low-waste food system

Ingredients:
Spent grains, peanut butter or pumpkin, flour, eggs

A locally made, planet-conscious treat that’s good for dogs and the community alike.

A sustainable swap for single-use cotton balls, these reusable facial rounds are perfect for your daily skincare routine. Handmade in Manchester, Connecticut by The Greener Gift, a local woman-owned small business, they’re designed to be soft on your skin while helping you reduce waste with every wash.

Crafted from 100% cotton flannel and finished with serged edges to prevent fraying, each round is approximately 3 inches in diameter. They’re machine washable and dryer-safe, so you can reuse them again and again for cleansing, removing makeup, or applying toner.

Why we love them:

• Replace single-use cotton balls & rounds

• Made from 100% cotton flannel

• Edges are serged for durability

• Reusable, washable, and long-lasting

• Handmade locally in Connecticut by a woman-owned small business

• Plastic-free & eco-friendly

In the Pack:

• 21 reusable facial rounds in a variety of changing colors & prints

🌿 Please note: Colors and patterns vary! If you’re ordering online and have a preference, leave a note at checkout—we’ll send you photos of the styles currently available so you can choose your favorites.

A 24"x36" poster depicting a year of the vibrant ecological rhythm in southern New England. This repeating annual calendar marks time by the botanical pulse of our local ecosystem.

This poster was printed on 30% recycled, FSC certified paper using Biolocity inks on presses powered by an onsite wind turbine in New Haven, CT.

Designed by Jon Schroth and Erik Assadourian of Middletown, CT

Keep the bugs away and smell great !

Bug repellant using medicinal aromatherapy. Protect yourself from mosquitoes, flies, and ticks.

Essential oils used: Citronella, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Geranium, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Spike Lavender, Marjoram, Pennyroyal, and Eucalyptus

All essential oils are steam distilled. They are the pure vibration of the plant and tree. There is no alcohol, chemicals, or carrier oil added. Non-gmo coconut glycerin, witch hazel, and filtered water are the other ingredients added. 

Ingredients: Apple cider vinegar, sunflower seed oil  infused with jewelweed, chickweed, and plantain, Witch Hazel, Aloe vera juice extract, Essential oils-Tea Tree oil, spike lavender, cedarwood 

Directions: Spray topically for prevention when exposed to poison ivy. Jewelweed helps to dissolve the urushiol oil that is in poison ivy which causes the contact dermatitis rash. This spray can also treat poison ivy if you do end up contracting it. Spray liberally on the affected area a few times a day to soothe and dry out the rash.

Upgrade your kitchen with these beautiful, waste-free reusable bowl covers handmade by The Greener Gift, a woman-owned small business based in Connecticut. We love them because they’re durable, practical, and make ditching single-use plastic wrap and foil a breeze.

Each cover is thoughtfully crafted with a sturdy bamboo + organic cotton blend exterior and a food-safe, waterproof, BPA- & phthalate-free lining (the same eco-friendly fabric used in The Greener Gift’s popular snack and sandwich bags). A shock-cord elastic with a spring-free slide lock ensures a snug, secure fit over bowls, plates, jars, or even cut produce. They’re also machine washable and dryer safe, so you can use them again and again—no waste, no mess.

Why we love them:

• A reusable, plastic-free alternative to cling wrap and foil

• Adjustable elastic with durable slide lock for a custom fit

• Food-safe lining keeps food fresh without chemicals

• Perfect for leftovers, rising dough, picnics, and keeping bugs out

• Handmade by a local Connecticut small business

• Zero-waste & packaging-free

Available Options:

• Small 

• Medium 

• Large 

• Set of 3 (one Small, one Medium, one Large)

🌈 Colors & patterns change frequently! If you’re shopping online and have a preference, leave us a note at checkout—we’ll share the current options so you can choose your favorites.

Did you know that more than 95% of your current All Purpose cleaner is almost certainly water? With Nantucket Footprint All-Purpose Cleaning Strips you get all of the active ingredients you need in these super-concentrated strips. Just add your own water. Each unit has 8 strips which is enough concentrate to make 4 16-oz bottles of all-purpose cleaner!

Reuse your own bottle or add one of ours (sold separately) for the most effective natural all-purpose cleaner you have ever used - guaranteed!

Our cleaning strips have been thoughtfully made from the least toxic alternatives including plant-based surfactants and just a hint of cold-pressed grapefruit and bergamot essential oils. The strips come in plastic-free, compact, lightweight, and 100% biodegradable boxes. The ultimate combination of effectiveness and zero-waste convenience.

Each small but mighty unit contains 8 strips and makes four (4) 16-oz bottles of cleaner. It fits on your shelf like a little book!

Did you know that 95% of your current Glass and Window cleaner is almost certainly water? With Nantucket Footprint Glass and Window Cleaning strips, you get all of the active ingredients you need in our super-concentrated strips. Just add your own water! Reuse your own bottle or add one of ours (sold separately) for the most effective natural Glass & Window cleaner you have ever used - guaranteed!

Each unit has 8 strips which is enough concentrate to make four (4) 16-oz bottles of glass & window cleaner!

These glass and window cleaning strips have been thoughtfully made from the least toxic alternatives including plant-based surfactants and just a hint of cold-pressed rosemary and peppermint essential oils. The strips come in plastic-free, compact, lightweight, and 100% biodegradable boxes. The ultimate combination of effectiveness and zero-waste convenience.

SAFE & EARTH FRIENDLY INGREDIENTS: There are a lot of “green-washed” products out there. Nantucket Footprint is committed to not being among them.

Take this tincture for winter wellness. It helps to boost the immune system when you are sick or well. 

Cough remedy

Anti-viral

Cold prevention

Ingredients:

Directions:
Take 1 dropper full in 6 oz. of water 2-3 times per day. Take more when you are not feeling well. 1 dropper full every 2 hours if you are sick. 

Essential Oil Insect Spray For People

The Official Bug Spray of Summer.

This 8-ounce natural insect repellent spray bottle size is big enough to spray the whole family and is topped with a signature fine-mist trigger sprayer for superior coverage!

Not for use on cats or dogs. Try the Natural Bug Repellent Spray for Dogs instead!

Herbs include: Cats claw, Astragalus root, Andrographis, Japanese knotweed root, Sarsaparilla, Chamomile flowers, Neem leaf, Reishi mushroom, Golden rod leaf, Nettle leaf, Licorice root

This tonic has been specially formulated to help prevent ticks from biting you or your pet! It can also help with some effects after being bit. Some of these herbs were wild foraged and all the rest were harvested organically from reputable farmers local when possible! This tincture is safe to give to pets - dosage is determined by the weight of the animal. Mix it in with their food not their water! 

>15 lbs 10 drops or 1/3 of dropper 2 times a day 

>30 lbs 20 drops or 2/3 of dropper 2 times a day 

>60 lbs 30 drops or 1 full dropper 2 times a day 

>90 lbs 45 drops or 1 1/2 droppers 2 times aday 

>120 lbs 60 drops or 2 droppers 2 times a day 

Dosage for humans is slightly different 

>50 lbs 1/2 dropper 2 times a day 

>100 lbs 2/3 dropper 2 times a day 

>150 lbs 1 dropper 2 times a day 

>200 lbs 1 1/2 dropper 2 times a day 

>250 lbs 2 droppers 2 times a day 

Safe to use on upholstery and clothing. Save water and time with this fabric freshening spray.

Antibacterial, antimicrobial, and bactericidal essential oils freshen fabrics AND air!

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Neutral Grain Spirit, Essential Oils of Tea Tree, Lemongrass and Cedarwood

Naturally Scented Essential Oil Tick Repellent Spray with an appealing vanilla spice scent that you'll love and ticks hate.

The Official Bug Spray of a Walk in the Woods.

Ticks can be active even when it doesn't feel buggy outside. Nantucket Spider Extra Strength Tick Repellent is the best natural tick spray for whenever you are in tick country.

This 8-ounce bottle size is perfect for families and is topped with a fine-mist trigger sprayer for superior coverage.

• Made from a unique blend of organic essential oils
• Effective against deer ticks in independent laboratory tests
• DEET-free, soy-free, vegan, cruelty-free
• Now available in aluminum bottles!

What’s in the bottle?

• Made with organic, steam-distilled essential oils of clove, geranium, peppermint, cedarwood, spearmint, rosemary and cinnamon.
• Distilled water, vegetable glycerin and natural vanillin (made from cloves) are the only other ingredients.
• Water-based and not greasy so it can be sprayed on hair, skin, clothing, gear, socks, and shoes without damage or staining.

How to use

Directions: Spray Nantucket Spider Tick Repellent Spray onto skin, hair, clothing and gear. Focus spray application on areas of the body from the waist down with particular attention to socks and shoes. Reapply every 1 1/2 hours. Remember - always test patch on the inside of your arm for sensitivity before use.

This product is not recommended for dogs. Do not use any product containing essential oils on cats.

Need Tick Repellent for Dogs?

Nantucket Spider’s bug spray for dogs is an effective alternative to DEET products.

Made in the USA

Clean-burning candles that feel as good as they smell.

Hyde Nor Hare candles are crafted for those who care about what they bring into their home. Made with 100% soy wax, a raw cotton-and-paper wick, and phthalate-free fragrance oils, these candles are completely free of toxins, dyes, and additives — just pure, beautiful scent.

• 100% soy wax — clean, slow burn
• Phthalate-free fragrance oils
• Raw cotton and paper wick
• Vegan & cruelty-free
• Minimal, eco-friendly packaging (glass jar + metal lid)
• 5% of profits donated to JP Farm Animal Sanctuary

Available in four distinct scents: Cactus Flower, Summer Salt, Black Tea & Bergamot, and Olive Fruit. Light one up and feel good about every flicker.

Roller Oil is pre-diluted and ready to use. The small roller fits perfectly in a purse, backpack, pocket or in your car.

UPLIFT Blend: Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus

The UPLIFT blend lifts mood and energizes in a positive way. UPLIFT blends together Palmarosa and Eucalyptus to attract positive energy and release negative energy, along with Ylang Ylang and Grapefruit to bring joy and Lemongrass to invigorate and energize.

MANIFEST Blend: Geranium, Cedarwood, Sweet Basil, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Peppermint

MANIFEST allows what you are intending to flow into your life with ease. MANIFEST blends together Geranium to open your energy flow, Cedarwood and Vetiver to draw abundance, Sweet Basil to strengthen your own belief in your power to manifest, and Clary Sage to strengthen the vision of your intentions.

REST Blend: Lavender, Palo Santo, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang

REST will relax your mind and can help you fall into a gentle sleep. REST blends together Lavender for relaxation, Palo Santo and Ylang Ylang to promote sleep, and Rosemary to allow your body to regenerate itself during periods of rest. 

Citronella Free, Naturally Scented Essential Oil Bug Repellent Spray

The Official Bug Spray of Scavenger Hunts.

Nantucket Spider Summer Camp, is much like (and equally effective to) the original formula but it is made without Citronella, an ingredient to which many people have an aversion. Great for kids and adults alike.

A natural bug repellent spray in an 8-ounce bottle size that is big enough to spray the whole family and is topped with a signature fine-mist trigger sprayer for superior coverage.

This natural, DEET-free no citronella formula for kids and adults is composed of a unique blend of organic essential oils and is highly effective at repelling mosquitos (99% effective in independent tests) and works extremely well against biting flies. Made specially for those who dislike the scent of citronella. Intended for head-to-toe application including hair, clothing, skin and gear. Great as an infant bug spray or baby bug repellent.

• Made from a unique blend of organic essential oils
• Effective at repelling mosquitos and biting flies.
• DEET-free, soy-free, vegan, cruelty-free
• Safe for all ages + proven effective when used as directed
• Now available in aluminum bottles!

What’s in the bottle?

• Made from a blend of organic essential oils including rosemary, geranium, cedarwood, peppermint, spearmint, lemongrass, and clove.
• Product has a light and refreshing lemon scent and Summer Camp does not contain citronella, an oil to which some people have an aversion.
• A broad range of essential oils is important in a bug spray because different species of insects are primarily repelled by different essential oils.
• Distilled water, vegetable glycerin, and organic essential oils are the only other ingredients.

How to use

Directions: Spray directly head to toe onto skin, hair, clothing and gear. Add a spritz whenever needed - more frequent application will be necessary in humid or bug-infested conditions. Remember - always test patch on the inside of your arm for sensitivity before use.

Made in the USA

A light spray, perfect for fabrics and carpet.

UPLIFT Blend: Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus

The UPLIFT blend lifts mood and energizes in a positive way. UPLIFT blends together Palmarosa and Eucalyptus to attract positive energy and release negative energy, along with Ylang Ylang and Grapefruit to bring joy and Lemongrass to invigorate and energize.

Use UPLIFT Fabric Spray on clothing and home fabrics including linens, pillows, curtains and carpet to surround yourself in uplifting joy and cheerfulness. UPLIFT also helps clear rooms and spaces of stagnate and negative energy. Try spraying car carpet and upholstery, to experience a more enjoyable commute. 

MANIFEST Blend: Geranium, Cedarwood, Sweet Basil, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Peppermint

MANIFEST allows what you are intending to flow into your life with ease. MANIFEST blends together Geranium to open your energy flow, Cedarwood and Vetiver to draw abundance, Sweet Basil to strengthen your own belief in your power to manifest, and Clary Sage to strengthen the vision of your intentions.

Use MANIFEST Fabric Spray on clothing and home fabrics including linens, pillows, curtains and carpet to help attract what you are wanting into your life. Try spraying on your clothing before an important interview or spray in the southeast corner of your home (the “Prosperity Corner”) to attract wealth and abundance. Spray meditation cushion to help focus clear intention around what you want to attract into your life.

REST Blend: Lavender, Palo Santo, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang

REST will relax your mind and can help you fall into a gentle sleep. REST blends together Lavender for relaxation, Palo Santo and Ylang Ylang to promote sleep, and Rosemary to allow your body to regenerate itself during periods of rest. 

Use REST Fabric Spray on clothing and home fabrics including linens, pillows, curtains and carpet to surround yourself in peaceful relaxation. Try spraying on bed linens or pajamas before bedtime. Stressful day? Spray REST on your sofa cushions, curl up with hot tea and a good book, and let the stress melt away.

A refreshing spray, for use directly on skin.

UPLIFT Blend: Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus

The UPLIFT blend lifts mood and energizes in a positive way. UPLIFT blends together Palmarosa and Eucalyptus to attract positive energy and release negative energy, along with Ylang Ylang and Grapefruit to bring joy and Lemongrass to invigorate and energize.

Spray UPLIFT Body Mist on your skin whenever you need an energizing boost. It also helps clear stagnant energy that might be lingering around a bit too long.

MANIFEST Blend: Geranium, Cedarwood, Sweet Basil, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Peppermint

MANIFEST allows what you are intending to flow into your life with ease. MANIFEST blends together Geranium to open your energy flow, Cedarwood and Vetiver to draw abundance, Sweet Basil to strengthen your own belief in your power to manifest, and Clary Sage to strengthen the vision of your intentions.

Use MANIFEST Body Mist to attract what you desire. Spray on your body before a date to attract true love. Use during meditation to focus clear intention around what you want to attract into your life.   

REST Blend: Lavender, Palo Santo, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang

REST will relax your mind and can help you fall into a gentle sleep. REST blends together Lavender for relaxation, Palo Santo and Ylang Ylang to promote sleep, and Rosemary to allow your body to regenerate itself during periods of rest. 

Spray REST Body Mist on your skin to calm the mind and relax the body. Use at bedtime to experience a comforting rest.

8 oz Natural, Essential Oil Insect, Flea and Tick Repellent for Dogs

The Official Bug Spray of Fetch.

Nantucket Spider’s natural bug spray for dogs is an effective alternative to DEET products that provides protection against all types of biting flies, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects that pester your pet.

This natural tick and bug repellent for dogs is formulated with a blend of organic essential oils that are safe for use on dogs when used as directed. No Chemical dispersants. The only other ingredients are distilled water and vegetable glycerine.

• Made from a unique blend of organic essential oils
• DEET-free, soy-free, vegan, cruelty-free
• Now in aluminum bottles!

What’s in the bottle?

• Light and DEET-free water-based formula can be directly applied to your dog's coat, legs, and underbelly. Topped with Nantucket Spider's signature lockable fine mist trigger sprayer for superior coverage.
• This dog-friendly formula is made from a carefully selected blend of organic rosemary, thyme, peppermint, cedarwood, and geranium essential oils that are known to effectively repel mosquitos, fleas, and biting flies. This bug spray also includes essential oils that serve as a natural tick repellent, further helping ensure the comfort and health of your dogs.
• Earthy, pleasant, cedar scent that is designed specifically for dogs and puppies over 8 weeks of age. Canines have sensitive noses, so this repellent does not contain common citrusy-smelling ingredients like citronella, which dogs dislike.
• The natural tick repellent/bug spray for dogs is DEET-free, soy-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and Made in the USA from organic and non-GMO essential oils. Now available in aluminum bottles!

How to use

Directions: Spray this bug repellent for dogs directly onto fur. Thoroughly spray the dog's body, focusing spray on legs, paws, and underside to repel ticks. Apply by hand to snout and ears and avoid spraying in eyes. Reapply every 1 1/2 hours and more frequently during wet conditions. Do not use on cats.

Made in the USA

This tincture was made to help anyone who is dealing with a respiratory condition. The tonic includes Mullien leaf, Reishi mushroom, Red clover flower, mugwort leaf, Norway spruce tips, White pine tubers, astragalus root, honeysuckle flowers, and mint leaves. These herbs are very expansive and supportive for the lungs allowing for a greater ability to breathe! The solvent used as non-GMO vegetable glycerin that is coconut derived. There is also some pure filtered water added. 

Take one dropper full (1 ml) and 4 ounces of water two times a day when dealing with a respiratory condition.