I have this Canon and absolutely love it. But I realize this one is more than you're willing to spend...
Canon - PowerShot 9.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black - SX110IS
But that's the camera I have and I LOVE it because it's very simple and easy to use but takes great pics. This camera is also on sale at Best Buy and you could also probably find good deals on it on Amazon or ebay. Here's some of my pics...