One little letter that does so much! Here, switch E for A or vice-versa, and you've got two totally different things. The one with an E, stationery, is the paper or other materials used to write letters including not only the paper but envelopes, pencil, and pens. (See Dictionary.com's definition by clicking here.)
On the other hand, stationary, means something quite different and unrelated to letter-writing. Stationary refers more to a speed or spatial position. According to Dictionary.com, to be stationary means to not be moving, to be standing still, unmovable, or remaining in the same condition. (Click here for Dictionary.com definition.)
There is really no easy way - that I can think of anyway - to keep the two straight other than to remember the writing tools are spelled with an E and the others with an A. If you can't remember, just flip-flop them and you'll get half of them right.
Just kidding ... don't do that. Get a dictionary or go to Dictionary.com and look it up to be sure.
Happy "grammaring" from the Wordsy Woman
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