Oh very helpful answers, thank you so much!

I'm currently on my 3rd village. I had to reset a few times due to turning the game off (on x2 speed) and coming back to only 1-2 villagers left alive with no food, algea in the ocean, and I didn't have level 2 farming yet to get coconuts.

Sooo finally.. I have been pausing my game at night (Is this bad? Let me know if it is) until my villagers are more self sufficient.

So far I have 13 villagers, a farm with scarecrow, and I've found the cauldron. *proud* These forums have been a big help.