You can't get anything worthwhile for $100-$200 for astronomy ... astro scopes start getting reasonable above $350 (if you follow people's suggestions here!)
If the scope is to be used for terrestrial subjects, a spotting scope is probably best.
Try:
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm
There's an 80mm one in this 'LP' (Long Perng) section for $349 which will give an upright image and save neck strain due to the angled eyepiece. You will need to mount it on a tripod of course ... perhaps your husband has one already.
I have no connection with Andrews, by the way, but I have one of their 11x70 binoculars and their (Chinese made) stuff is a cut above other Chinese-made goods found in ... ahem ... various shopping mall outlets.