Always have something being made: before you go to bed at night, make items that have a longer queue - like digging for gold or making a compass. You should always be manufacturing the basics: fish nets, baskets, and backpacks. Then have your raw materials ready to manufacturer per your trade post requests. Save up your trade posts and boat orders for Tradefest, and get through those levels quicker!

The Gem island, get free gems daily.... anywhere from 2 - 5, but hey it add ups