You can make a map using a compass and paper. You can make a compass from combining some iron ingots with one redstone dust and you can make paper out of sugarcane (which you can also grow, so make sure to plant some as well).

Still, a map will only do so much. For best results you should also add a named) banned and then right clicking on it with the map so that you add a clearly visible marker. I also recommend making a campfire and placing it on top of a haybale to create a longer smoke trail. That will also help to more easily recognize your base from a distance.

ok well I just accidentally let a skeleton in a home and got wasted. respawned home.

Home XYZ is 543.238 69.000 239.346
The new village I found is 839.734 63.000 232.097

How far have I gone and in which general direction? I dont understand how the coords work in the game. Something I need to figure out when I play on full version. Hoping I can get back in time to collect my stuff.