- Save any mixed seeds you find. You'll need them for Gourmand's crop requests

- Plant the parsnips as soon as you unlock west. DON'T build the coop until you've harvested them all

- Focus on unlocking: west, farnhouse, bridge, and resort. This is because the bridge allows you to save Prof. Snail, and in turn unlock field office

- Dig up all ginger. Resources are scarce and you'll need them for the volcano

- When upgrading your bag (pirate cove), go with at least 50% stamina.

- Get at least 1 furnace before upgrading resort

- (Hint) If you like crafting rings, save the mahogany seeds and check the island trader often

- Cut up trees and forage on island west. This helps level up foraging, which is necessary for unlocking coal kiln