I also take care with the cinnamon spell, as a cat mom. I use a small amount of cinnamon and stand well away from the doorway - just enough to see it cross the threshold.
The wonderful thing about this practice is how much leeway there is for everyone’s situation - it’s all good.
I think it’s among my favorite spells, so easy and quick! I like to switch out my affirmation and just whisper on the fly each month. I love the gentle puff from the tiny bit of cinnamon I send over the threshold.
I wash my hands right after - no harm will come to my cats from doing this simple spell. They’re usually upstairs napping when I do it, anyway.
@Feathertip It is one of my favourites, I do it first thing in the morning gets the month off to a good start. I have two doors my main door and where we have extended another one so I do both. It the little spells that you incorporate in everyday magic I think are really beneficial