Switching to wider tires will help with pinch flats, as will putting a thin layer of baby powder on your tubes. Glue-on patches last longer than quick patches and they're generally easier to apply because the quick patches will inevitably stick to themselves while you're trying to put them on the tube.

If you're having problems with punctures, there are also tire liners. I use Mr. Tuffys and they've worked very well, although I've heard Slime's liners have sharp edges that will eventually tear into the tire. If you're quickly skidding your way through tread, this may be a cheaper option than built-in protection.

I like Cheng Shin's road tires. Note that "Cheng Shin" tires are priced less than "CST" tires even though they're the same thing. They also make most house brand tires and tubes. I hit a new and very sharp-edged pot hole hard enough to bend the rim on my SS, but there was no damage to the tire and I was able to ride home.