Totally agreed on all the great tips given by people here. The quests help in numerous ways, so getting those done to make cash and fame is strongly advised.
If you feel like making a run south from Sandy, camp this Notorious Monster:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Maighdean_UaineThe earring is helpful for meleeing those low levels, and you can kill things for drops and small xp while doing it. Treant bulbs from the wandering saplings sell for a decent amount and there are also crabs and gobs in the area.
This NM is right by you and its staff is also super useful to have because it decreases the time spent resting:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/SwamfiskAnother one near you that's useful:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Fungus_BeetleFunguar NM close to the Fungus Beetle:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/AmanitaAnd another:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/SpookKeep in mind that NMs generally have more HP than mobs of the same level, and will present more of a challenge. Exercise caution and make sure you're at least a few levels above them.
This is a cheap food option for meleeing at low levels that you can find pretty cheap from vendors. I tend to use it when lvling from 1-15 or so:
https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Meat_JerkyGood luck!
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