Some more tips:
-Use shovel to dig up grass, saplings, berry bushes, etc. Re-plant near your home.
-Locate near Beefalos. You will need a lot of manure to start your farms.
-Feed pigs meat. They will follow and help you.
-Make sure you are prepared for winter. Crafting a winterometer will help alert you to its coming.
-Look for special items near evil flowers.
-Place rabbit traps over the rabbit holes, dont waste carrots.
More later.